Being late in filing tax returns affectcitizneship application

The naturalization form asks whether individuals owe any federal, state, or local taxes that are overdue. Such question goes to the obligation of everyone to pay their taxes. U.S.C.I.S. will generally not grant naturalization unless it is satisfied that taxes have been paid or an individual has a payment plan with the IRS for the payment of late taxes. On the other hand, if you are only late on filing the tax returns and are current by the time of the interview, such should not be an impediment to naturalization.Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.