[MumtazG38]

I am 20, got married to NON-u.s citizen/resident in 2008, am currently not in school and do freelance makeup for income (very little to none income) and my parents still claimed me as dependent in their last taxes because they are still supporting me. I want to know if I can file.

I have filed a petition with the USCIS for a CR-1 immigrant visa w/ 2 yr conditional greencard apon arrival for my Pakistani husband. I will need to show either 1040's, 1099's or W2's (no clue what these are) or tax transcripts of at least most recent tax year.

I have no job per say, only free lance when I need cash. I quit highschool in late 2007 and got my GED mid 2008. I plan on going to college to finish my prerequisites (chem,science,organic bios, physics, maths) in 2010, once this visa process is taken care of...whether he comes here or not. My parents have claimed me as a dependent this year already and I wanted to know whether I can file and get some sort of tax documentation so that I can show it for the visa process for the affidavit of support form.

I will not be filing as married because my husband is not here and does not have an ssn. Also, I believe if I file as married it will get my parents in trouble for filing for me as a dependent, even though they just recently found out I had gotten married, a month after they filed.

What are 1040's, 1099's and W2's and who do they apply to. Can/should I file for them... and how? What taxes should I file for????

Can I use any free tax software or something? Can anyone recommend any? How's turbo tax? Would it work for someone who has never had a paycheck type job?

If not, do you think I will be able to use my parents tax papers showing me as a dependent....or would that cause more of an issue for my affidavit of support. I do have a sponsor who can provide all of their papers....but I still need mine.

Thank you.
Mumtaz

[DCcityboy]

I cannot answer any of your tax questions.

Regarding US immigration, if you filed a relative petition for your husband, the USCIS requires evidence (usually taxes) that your household income (you and your husband) meet 125% of the HHS poverty guideline. For 2008 family of 2, you need to show income of $17,500. If you cannot meet that, there is the "asset" test, but more common is to get a joint sponsor that can sign the affidavit of support to show the income. Please note the new I-864 is very detailed and is a binding contract on the joint sponsor, allowing the US government to seek reimbursement for some governmental benefits if provided.

Congratulations on your marriage. You should consult with an experience immigration attorney. If this was helpful, rate this answer. Good luck!

[MumtazG38]

I already know about immigration requirements... can't anyone answer my tax questions?? :confused::(

[AtlantaTaxExpert]

MumtazG38:

If you have not yet filed, you need to file Form 1040 with Schedule C and SE to declare the cash-only incoem you have earned.

It is likely that, even though you are NOT claiming your personal exemption, you will have little or no taxable income so you will owe virtually no income taxes and very little self-employment taxes.

If you need professional help, contact me at [email protected].