Got an RFE but not sure what they are asking for.

[jeszy 38]

I just got an RFE about my wife's IRS tax return. Her father is our co-sponsor because she is a university student.

 

On the form i-864 we did not check the not required part for her. 

 

We did not file a written explanation why she does not have a tax transcript. 

 

The text of the RFE was: 

What do you need to do:

If you were not required to file a Federal income tax return under U.S. tax law for any other reason, attach a typed or printed explanation including evidence of the
exemption and how you are subject to it. Residence outside of the United States does not exempt U.S. citizens or lawful
permanent residents from filing a U.S. Federal income tax return. See Filing Requirements in the IRS Form 1040 Filing
Instructions to determine whether you were required to file.

 

So what do i need to file?

i have 3 things in mind:

1. Do i have to redo the form and check that box on hers?

2. Is there any explanation sample i can use to copy?

3. I find out the you can ask for a non-filer transcript also. Should we get that too? Link to the non filer thing.

 

(also since that's all the info they sent i am  not sure of this is the only problem they have- what if something wrong with hes dad's one too)

 

Thanks for your help

[Just Paul 4,591]

Write an explanation of why she did not need to file taxes. I presume she didn't have any income?  That is all you need to do.

[jeszy 38]

5 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

Write an explanation of why she did not need to file taxes. I presume she didn't have any income?  That is all you need to do.

Yes, she did not file one cuz we is a student. Can i ask if you are sure or its just your personal opinion?

[TBoneTX 43,022]

47 minutes ago, jeszy said:

If you were not required to file a Federal income tax return under U.S. tax law for any other reason, attach a typed or printed explanation including evidence of the exemption and how you are subject to it.

Crucial to your success throughout this process is to read carefully, interpret instructions literally, and answer completely & honestly.

[jeszy 38]

6 minutes ago, TBoneTX said:

Crucial to your success throughout this process is to read carefully, interpret instructions literally, and answer completely & honestly.

Yes this part is obvious (my second question). But the real question is that what is a "evidence of exemption". 

[Just Paul 4,591]

11 minutes ago, jeszy said:

personal opinion

I'm not allowed to share my professional opinion.  Hardly anyone on here does this for a living.

[jeszy 38]

1 minute ago, Paul & Mary said:

I'm not allowed to share my professional opinion.  Hardly anyone on here does this for a living.

Don't get me wrong i am really thankful for your help. I just wanna make sure i am doing it right hope you understand it. 😉

[debbiedoo 2,339]

you did not answer the questions on the form, so of course you received an RFE.

 

im not sure why this is surprising?

 

Fill it out, provide an explanation, and submit it.