

- #LETTER FROM IRSS STATING I DIDNT NEED TO FILE CODE#
- #LETTER FROM IRSS STATING I DIDNT NEED TO FILE PLUS#

" All taxpayers are eligible to claim a standard deduction, and if not the dependent of another taxpayer, then one exemption as well. The amount of income that you can earn before you are required to file a tax return also depends on the type of income, your age and your filing status."
#LETTER FROM IRSS STATING I DIDNT NEED TO FILE PLUS#
"Generally, if your total income for the year doesn't exceed the standard deduction plus one exemption and you aren't a dependent to another taxpayer, then you don't need to file a federal tax return. Thanks for your reply, do you know where I can find the tax codes? I couldn't find anything when I googled it. I am not an immigration lawyer / specialist. Supporting evidence is essential to show that what you say in the letter above is based on facts and documents. When it comes to the N-400 or any other USCIS forms, the burden of proof is on you as the applicant so you want to make sure you supply enough third party evidence that there is no reasonable doubt left for the agent to make the choice.

The problem with taxes is that they can easily consider not filing lack of good moral conduct and they can have you wait for another 5 years, in which case you lose the $725 and gain another 5 years of waiting. And also attach proof that you do not owe back any taxes in the form of a recent statement from the IRS going back to those years.
#LETTER FROM IRSS STATING I DIDNT NEED TO FILE CODE#
You should probably attach proof of low income for those years with your letter and clearly explain which IRS guidelines you are referring to - with exact reference ( IRS Tax Code Section A Paragraph B etc.). I do not owe any back taxes.ĭo you guys know if this is sufficient to attach to my N400 application? thanks! I did not file taxes for those years because I was barely working and I was not required to file taxes for those years according to the IRS guidelines since I did not earn enough money. I did not file taxes for the following years: The credit is based on 20 tax returns, meaning if there was a significant change of status in the last year (such as significantly increased income) it could mean money owed to the IRS.I have to attach an explanation to my N400 application as to why i did not file taxes for certain years while I had my green card. If, for example, there is any discrepancy in your income - or let’s say, you recently divorced - by having this letter there will be no question as to how much you received (or are owed) this year for the enhanced child tax credit. Learn: Are Child Tax Credit Payments Taxable?Įxplore: Child Tax Credit Refunds Won’t Be Seized From Borrowers With Past-Due Student Loans

This letter is particularly important for reconciling the correct amount of the enhanced credit you are to receive, as to avoid owing the IRS any money. Contact the IRS or access the CTC portal as soon as possible to make sure you can file accurate taxes. If you did receive the letter - but lost or misplaced it - the process will be the same. You can also contact the IRS via phone at 1-80. If not, you can use the online CTC portal to check if your information, such as your current mailing address, is correct. The IRS has stated that these letters went out in January, so if you still have not received one it’s best to wait a few days to see if it arrives shortly.
