Tax return - How to get tax return for 2005 that wasn't filed

[seattleguy 0]

I didn't make any money during 2004 (full time student) so I didn't file. There is no record in IRS since I didn't file. IRS people gave me a paper that says there is no record for that year. NVC asks for last three years tax returns. Any help would be appreciated.

[Lansbury 19]

If you didn't have to file in one of the last three years, send two tax returns and a letter explaining why you were exempt from filing for the missing year.

[radsr2002 0]

you can still file for that year.

Goto any tax filing place HR Block ...ect

and they can help you for a fair fee and get it filed.

Just claim zero.

I would take the letter from the IRS with you. To them. Have them make a copy for their records on filing.

You hang on to the original as you can use it when submitting tax records.

Rick

[mike & elena 0]

you can still file for that year.

Goto any tax filing place HR Block ...ect

and they can help you for a fair fee and get it filed.

Just claim zero.

I would take the letter from the IRS with you. To them. Have them make a copy for their records on filing.

You hang on to the original as you can use it when submitting tax records.

Rick

You must alwas file even if you do not make money. To not file is very easy to resolve if you do not owe taxes. File out the form 1040A, delare no income and submit to IRS. Take copy of filing and send it with the other two years. Simple. If you do not owe money there is not penalty for filing late at this point. If you don't file someone is going to ask why.

[seattleguy 0]

you can still file for that year.

Goto any tax filing place HR Block ...ect

and they can help you for a fair fee and get it filed.

Just claim zero.

I would take the letter from the IRS with you. To them. Have them make a copy for their records on filing.

You hang on to the original as you can use it when submitting tax records.

Rick

You must alwas file even if you do not make money. To not file is very easy to resolve if you do not owe taxes. File out the form 1040A, delare no income and submit to IRS. Take copy of filing and send it with the other two years. Simple. If you do not owe money there is not penalty for filing late at this point. If you don't file someone is going to ask why.

so file it now and make copies of what I am filing to IRS and send that to NVC. Am I correct?

How long do you think it would take for the IRS to enter this in their system so I can get the original IRS copy? I still have more than 3 weeks from getting my I-184. What do guys think?

Thanks for all of your advice.

Edited September 2, 2007 by seattleguy

[kitkat1 5]

You must alwas file even if you do not make money.

Not true.

If your gross income less than $8,450 and you meet the other requirements, there is no law requiring you to file.

For the NVC you can simply print out the requirements proving you are not required to file. (The IRS doesn't provide you with a copy of what you file unless you request a tax transcript after filing).

Do You Need to File a Federal Income Tax Return?

http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96623,00.html

[Urge To Race 2]

Absolutely right kit kat. seatleguy, just remember, the threshold amount that triggers the requirement to file is different each year, so you would have to find the amount for 2004 (the year when you didn't file).

Also, note that this requirement to file or avoiding filing is for the IRS; it is possible the consulate/embassy your spouse will interview at will insist on a tax return or transcript each year. There is nothing preventing you from filing for 2004 with 0 income.

You must alwas file even if you do not make money.

Not true.

If your gross income less than $8,450 and you meet the other requirements, there is no law requiring you to file.

For the NVC you can simply print out the requirements proving you are not required to file. (The IRS doesn't provide you with a copy of what you file unless you request a tax transcript after filing).

Do You Need to File a Federal Income Tax Return?

http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96623,00.html

[ELW 5]

I am a US Citizen and was living in India for 21 years. I never in my life filed tax returns because I was not working in India (nor in USA before I left). I returned to USA in 2005, started work in Jan 2006, and 2006 was the first year I filed tax returns. I submitted an explanation letter and a printout from the IRS website of who needs to file tax returns, both at the Consulate level and now for AOS. All going smoothly so far and no one has asked me about it.

I also ordered a free tax transcript from the IRS website, asking them to specify that I did not file returns for those years. I got back the transcript for 2006 and a box checked stating no returns were filed for the other years.

[kitkat1 5]

I am a US Citizen and was living in India for 21 years. I never in my life filed tax returns because I was not working in India (nor in USA before I left). I returned to USA in 2005, started work in Jan 2006, and 2006 was the first year I filed tax returns. I submitted an explanation letter and a printout from the IRS website of who needs to file tax returns, both at the Consulate level and now for AOS. All going smoothly so far and no one has asked me about it.

I also ordered a free tax transcript from the IRS website, asking them to specify that I did not file returns for those years. I got back the transcript for 2006 and a box checked stating no returns were filed for the other years.

Ah look at that. An intelligent, correct answer on VJ!! Thanks ELW!

[ELW 5]

Ah look at that. An intelligent, correct answer on VJ!! Thanks ELW!

Ahh thanks. Love those personal experience answers!

[seattleguy 0]

Ah look at that. An intelligent, correct answer on VJ!! Thanks ELW!

Ahh thanks. Love those personal experience answers!

Thankyou guys