Tax return? 2011

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Hi,

A simple question. I am a new resident, I have been in the US for several months already. I haven't had any income in the US -as I was mostly traveling, relying on my savings.

Most of the people I talked with about the subject told me that I don't have to file any tax return form, nor do anything related to the IRS, because of the lack of income.

I just want to make sure that that's true.

I'll start earning money on 2012, so next year I know I will have to.

Thanks in advance.
 
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As a US Permanent Resident or US Citizen, you are obligated to file a tax return every year except in particular circumstances which are outlined in this link http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96623,00.html
 In any case, i highly recommend that you file a tax return for 2011 even if you had no income. The reason being that you will most likely have to prove that you filed a tax return when you apply for citizenship.
 
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