applyforcitizen
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I originally thought I only need tax transcript at the time of interview, not at the time submitting the N-400 package. Am I right?
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Do I need to include 5 years tax transcript in N-400 package?
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WouldBeCitizen
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YES. N-400 does not ask Tax transcripts to be included. It only asks if you filed them or not. If you did, say yes if you did not, say no. But have them ready when you are called for interview.
Even in the interview they may not see them. But you should have them ready because they can ask them at any time.
FYI, IRS can ask you anytime from now to eternity about your tax forms and can conduct an audit.
Even in the interview they may not see them. But you should have them ready because they can ask them at any time.
FYI, IRS can ask you anytime from now to eternity about your tax forms and can conduct an audit.
applyforcitizen
Registered Users (C)
"At the end of the Naturalization Guide (current version, p. 52), there is a Document Checklist listing the documents that must be attached with your N-400. Paragraph 4 states tax returns."
But, that is applied to people applying naturalization on the basis of marriage to a US citizen,
I don’t think employment-base people are required to submit tax return in N-400 package.
please correct me if i am wrong
But, that is applied to people applying naturalization on the basis of marriage to a US citizen,
I don’t think employment-base people are required to submit tax return in N-400 package.
please correct me if i am wrong
phillydude
Registered Users (C)
Yes, you don't need to.
Copies of GC and passport(s) would suffice.
Copies of GC and passport(s) would suffice.
WouldBeCitizen said:YES. N-400 does not ask Tax transcripts to be included. It only asks if you filed them or not. If you did, say yes if you did not, say no. But have them ready when you are called for interview.
Even in the interview they may not see them. But you should have them ready because they can ask them at any time.
FYI, IRS can ask you anytime from now to eternity about your tax forms and can conduct an audit.
I understand that people tend to make general statements, however, on a forum such as this where people tend to rely on the information given, in my opinion, it is very important not to give misleading information when you don't know the correct answer. Yes, you are right! tax information is not required to submit the forms. Generally, there is a 3-year statute of limitations for the IRS auditing a tax return and a 10-year statute of limitations for the IRS collecting tax. Eternity is a far stretch from 3 years!
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applyforcitizen said:"At the end of the Naturalization Guide (current version, p. 52), there is a Document Checklist listing the documents that must be attached with your N-400. Paragraph 4 states tax returns."
But, that is applied to people applying naturalization on the basis of marriage to a US citizen,
I don’t think employment-base people are required to submit tax return in N-400 package.
please correct me if i am wrong
Thanks for correcting my error. I had to submit the 5 year tax transcripts because I had trips abroad lasting more than 6 months.
JoeF
you're obviously a smart Alec, but since you asked, here you go
Under section 6501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code (Tax Code) and section 301.6501(a)-1(a) of the Income Tax Regulations (Tax Regulations), the IRS is required to assess tax within 3 years after the tax return was filed with the IRS. Similarly, under 301.6501(a)-1(b) of the Tax Regulations no proceeding in court by the IRS without assessment for the collection of any tax can begin after the expiration of 3 years.
The statute of limitations does not apply in the case of a false tax return or fraudulent tax return filed with the IRS with intent to evade any tax. See section 6501(c)(1) of the Tax Code and section 301.6501(c)-1 of the Tax Regulations.
For assessments of tax or levy made after November 5, 1990, the IRS cannot either collect or levy any tax 10 years after the date of assessment of tax or levy. See Section 6502(a)(1) of the Tax Code and section 301.6502-1 of the Tax Regulations. Court proceedings must also be started by the IRS within the 10 year statute of limitations. Section 301.6502-1(a)(1) of the Tax Regulations.
For assessments of tax or levy made on or before November 5, 1990, the IRS cannot either collect or levy any tax 6 years after the date of assessment of tax or levy. See section 6501(e) of the Tax Code. However, if the 6 year period ends after November 5, 1990, the statute of limitations is 10 years. In order to come under the 6 year statute of limitations, the 6 year period must end prior to November 5, 1990.
The 10 year statute of limitations can be extended by agreement between the taxpayer and the IRS provided the agreement is made prior to the expiration of the 10 year period. See section 6501(c)(4) of the Tax Code and section 301.6501(c)-1(d) of the Tax Regulations.
you're obviously a smart Alec, but since you asked, here you go
Under section 6501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code (Tax Code) and section 301.6501(a)-1(a) of the Income Tax Regulations (Tax Regulations), the IRS is required to assess tax within 3 years after the tax return was filed with the IRS. Similarly, under 301.6501(a)-1(b) of the Tax Regulations no proceeding in court by the IRS without assessment for the collection of any tax can begin after the expiration of 3 years.
The statute of limitations does not apply in the case of a false tax return or fraudulent tax return filed with the IRS with intent to evade any tax. See section 6501(c)(1) of the Tax Code and section 301.6501(c)-1 of the Tax Regulations.
For assessments of tax or levy made after November 5, 1990, the IRS cannot either collect or levy any tax 10 years after the date of assessment of tax or levy. See Section 6502(a)(1) of the Tax Code and section 301.6502-1 of the Tax Regulations. Court proceedings must also be started by the IRS within the 10 year statute of limitations. Section 301.6502-1(a)(1) of the Tax Regulations.
For assessments of tax or levy made on or before November 5, 1990, the IRS cannot either collect or levy any tax 6 years after the date of assessment of tax or levy. See section 6501(e) of the Tax Code. However, if the 6 year period ends after November 5, 1990, the statute of limitations is 10 years. In order to come under the 6 year statute of limitations, the 6 year period must end prior to November 5, 1990.
The 10 year statute of limitations can be extended by agreement between the taxpayer and the IRS provided the agreement is made prior to the expiration of the 10 year period. See section 6501(c)(4) of the Tax Code and section 301.6501(c)-1(d) of the Tax Regulations.