02/09/2023
We often see intentional or mistaken errors on client tax returns. Married couples who live together but file separate returns and both claim Head of Household status is not okay. Please don't do this! Sometimes immigration clients have to submit years of amended tax returns to correct such errors - you really don't want to do that.
AILA member Kara Hart shares why she advises people seeking immigration benefits to seek qualified help to ensure they file taxes correctly, noting that when immigration officials review tax returns, they may be asking several key questions.