naturalization interview & taxes question

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ekmunda007

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Hello,

I have couple of questions and would appreciate some assistance:

1) I had applied for naturalization in january 2006 and finally I have my interview for naturalization scheduled this week, and today I realized I had filed for extension for my taxes in 2006 but did not fully file taxes even though I have refund. Can I file taxes today and during the interview review process leave the answer to question "Have you ever failed to file taxes" as NO as answer would be correct but it was later(as in filed late). Any advice here. I am NOT filing naturaliztion based on marriage i do have transcripts for the remainig 4yrs.

2) I have a parking ticket which I didn't pay yet, should I take care of that before the interview? And I got a speeding ticket a month ago but scheduled to do a defensive driving course within next month should that be a concern?

Thanks for help will look for response.
 
An extension is only good for 6 months, so if you still failed to file after the extension the answer would be YES since you failed to file. The question is have you ever failed to file taxes, not have you failed to file and intend to take care of it. Arrange to file your return for 2006 asap and bring evidence to the interview that you have done so. USCIS may not be able to adjudicate your case if you don't have evidence of filing for 2006.
As for parking ticket, I wouldn't worry about disclosing it at interview unless you want to potentially complicate matters. You can mention the paid speeding ticket if the IO specifically asks about citations.
 
Thanks Bob. I will be filling taxes today for 2006 & taking the printout with me tomorrow. So should i just phrase it by saying "I was late in filling 2006 taxes and I did not have any taxes due and I did file them already" if they want to see it I will have a copy. What do you think?
 
I would tell IO at interview that you had originally asked for an extension for 2006 and have since filed. Bring the tax receipt and evidence of filing to the interview.
 
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