NVC Tax Returns

[Bino 3]

Hey everyone, hope you are all well. 

 

My husband is preparing the most recent tax returns, however. He hasn't filed 2019 yet, because the Corona Virus had every office closed and everything is a mess generally. Also, he was a part time student only in 2018, so he did not work and did not file his taxes. I am aware that he might have to just include a letter that explains that he was a part time student. Generally, does that mean he would have to submit 2017,2016 and 2015? Thanks

[kendelle 103]

No you do not have to submit 2015 tax return. Since the filing deadline for tax returns has been extended from April 15 to July 15, 2020. Therefore up until July 15th, 2020 (tax deadline), you can still use 2018 as the most recent tax year.  You can use 2016, 2017 and 2018 as the most recent year. However,  you should submit a letter of employment and pay stubs to show your income.

 

Keep in mind,  though: if you submit 2018 tax information as the most recent year and your interview is scheduled after July 15th, then 2020 tax information will likely be required at the interview. Hope that helps.

[Bino 3]

25 minutes ago, kendelle said:

No you do not have to submit 2015 tax return. Since the filing deadline for tax returns has been extended from April 15 to July 15, 2020. Therefore up until July 15th, 2020 (tax deadline), you can still use 2018 as the most recent tax year.  You can use 2016, 2017 and 2018 as the most recent year. However,  you should submit a letter of employment and pay stubs to show your income.

 

Keep in mind,  though: if you submit 2018 tax information as the most recent year and your interview is scheduled after July 15th, then 2020 tax information will likely be required at the interview. Hope that helps.

Hey! Thanks for your help  however, my concern is that my husband was only a part time student during the year of 2018, that’s why he didn’t file his taxes ... what would you suggest? ( If our interview is after July 15th )

[Crazy Cat 39,628]

3 minutes ago, Bino said:

Hey! Thanks for your help  however, my concern is that my husband was only a part time student during the year of 2018, that’s why he didn’t file his taxes ... what would you suggest? ( If our interview is after July 15th )

He must explain why he was not required to file.  On the I-864, he can write "Income below reporting threshold"  if that is the reason he did not file.

[Bino 3]

3 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

He must explain why he was not required to file.  On the I-864, he can write "Income below reporting threshold"  if that is the reason he did not file.

And so we still would provide 2018,2017 and 2016 as the most recent years, with the indication that there was no need to file 2018 because “income below reporting threshold”. Correct? Thank you so much you guys are amazing 

[kendelle 103]

21 minutes ago, Bino said:

And so we still would provide 2018,2017 and 2016 as the most recent years, with the indication that there was no need to file 2018 because “income below reporting threshold”. Correct? Thank you so much you guys are amazing 

Correct. As long as his current income is above the poverty line and he has paystubs, employment letter to prove that.

Edited May 19, 2020 by kendelle

[Ryan H 3,796]

Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures.

[NikLR 13,220]

On 5/19/2020 at 3:37 PM, Bino said:

And so we still would provide 2018,2017 and 2016 as the most recent years, with the indication that there was no need to file 2018 because “income below reporting threshold”. Correct? Thank you so much you guys are amazing 

If your interview will be after July 15th, it will be advisable for the USC spouse to provide the immigrant with a new I-864 and supporting documents for 2019, 2018, and 2017.   It may not be asked for at the interview, but it's good to have if it is, to prevent any delays.