If I’m filing for permanent residency for my husband and I was wondering if filing taxes joint but separate will be an issue?
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If I’m filing for permanent residency for my husband and I was wondering if filing taxes joint but separate will be an issue?
We are trying to figure out whether filing taxes as married but separate will affect our chances of my husband receiving his residency. I have been told that they want to see taxes filed married and joint?
Asked on February 8, 2013 under Immigration Law, California
Answers:
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
First submitting one's tax returns to the immigration department of this country is privileged under the laws of all states in this country as well as federal law under the Constitutional Right of privacy.
How you file your tax returns either joint or separate will have no bearing as to whether or not your spouse will get permanent residency status in this country.
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