Can Form 8854 Immigration 2023-2024

Hi, my name is Elizabeth Blended and I'm here to let you know a few tips about tax returns. We're not going to tell you whether you should file a tax return or not, that is something only a tax professional can advise you on. However, it is important for immigration purposes to ensure that certain items in the tax return have accurate answers. This is because in the future, when you apply for an immigration benefit either for yourself or on behalf of someone else, the federal government already has access to this information. They can easily retrieve it from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and may even demand that you provide this information before granting residency or allowing you to avoid deportation. Therefore, it is crucial that this year, as you prepare for your taxes or review previous tax filings, you pay attention to four important points. Firstly, consider what address is stated on the tax return. Do not provide an address where you do not actually live unless you specify it as a mailing address. In the future, when providing evidence for an immigration case, you may be asked for your address history, including addresses from the past five or ten years. These addresses must match the information on your federal tax return. Otherwise, you may be asked to explain why you provided false information to the IRS, which could impact your credibility. The second important point relates to your marital status. It is imperative that your tax return accurately reflects your marital status, especially if you claim to be married in your immigration documents. Married individuals have two options for filing their taxes: jointly or separately. Make sure your tax return aligns with your actual marital status to avoid any future complications. We had a case where someone...