Thoughtful
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Back in 2005 when this happened, I had very little knowledge about tax issues.
Here is my story.
In 2005, I got a W2 from my employer (a state school). I was only working as a student assistant and made just over minimum wage with very few hours a week. SO my income for the year was very little.
When I got my documents, I took them to an accountant and showed everything to him and asked if I needed to file my federal tax return (no state taxes involved). He said I did not have to. I thought so too and so I did not file.
Today, I was reading the news and for a second time, nomination hearings in the senate came up with tax issues so I went back to look at my information for 2005 as this was the only year I did not file a tax return. I was shocked to discover that my employer did not withhold any SS or Medicare taxes. I went over to the local IRS office and they said I need to file a tax return. I am going back to that office tomorrow to do it.
Problem is: I applied for naturalization and I have attended and passed my interview. I have been able to confirm that my applicaiton has been approved by the interviewing officer and later by the supervisor on a later date. I am just waiting for an oath date. When I turned in the application, I told them I did not file my tax return for that year and I attached an explanation why (same thing the above). I also attached a copy of my W2.
So after filing my taxes tomorrow, what do I do? I live 360 miles from the DO so I do not want to go if I do not have to.
Here is my story.
In 2005, I got a W2 from my employer (a state school). I was only working as a student assistant and made just over minimum wage with very few hours a week. SO my income for the year was very little.
When I got my documents, I took them to an accountant and showed everything to him and asked if I needed to file my federal tax return (no state taxes involved). He said I did not have to. I thought so too and so I did not file.
Today, I was reading the news and for a second time, nomination hearings in the senate came up with tax issues so I went back to look at my information for 2005 as this was the only year I did not file a tax return. I was shocked to discover that my employer did not withhold any SS or Medicare taxes. I went over to the local IRS office and they said I need to file a tax return. I am going back to that office tomorrow to do it.
Problem is: I applied for naturalization and I have attended and passed my interview. I have been able to confirm that my applicaiton has been approved by the interviewing officer and later by the supervisor on a later date. I am just waiting for an oath date. When I turned in the application, I told them I did not file my tax return for that year and I attached an explanation why (same thing the above). I also attached a copy of my W2.
So after filing my taxes tomorrow, what do I do? I live 360 miles from the DO so I do not want to go if I do not have to.