My husband (sponsor) hasn't filed taxes in 10 year

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My husband and I have a bit of a problem on our hands. We got married earlier this summer and I knew about his tax situation - he is a freelancer who hasn't paid taxes in 10 years. We didn't think it would affect his ability to sponsor me, until we saw that his tax paperwork is required in the application. My temporary resident status expires on Dec 25 of this year, and we're about to send in my paperwork.

As I understand it, he can write a letter (in lieu of his tax papers) explaining his situation. I'd like to know if something like this has happened to anyone here and how to proceed next. Is he in jeopardy of not being able to sponsor me? Thanks!

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deathandtaxes Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 17 Nov 2014 Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote deathandtaxes Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: My husband (sponsor) hasn't filed taxes in 10 year Posted: 17 Nov 2014 at 6:50pm
	My husband and I have a bit of a problem on our hands. We got married earlier this summer and I knew about his tax situation - he is a freelancer who hasn't paid taxes in 10 years. We didn't think it would affect his ability to sponsor me, until we saw that his tax paperwork is required in the application. My temporary resident status expires on Dec 25 of this year, and we're about to send in my paperwork. As I understand it, he can write a letter (in lieu of his tax papers) explaining his situation. I'd like to know if something like this has happened to anyone here and how to proceed next. Is he in jeopardy of not being able to sponsor me? Thanks!

ski Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Forum Moderator Joined: 14 Aug 2012 Status: Offline Points: 564	Post Options Post Reply Quote ski Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Nov 2014 at 3:04pm
	I think there is no option but to get the Option C printout, which means he would need to file tax returns, and these returns will need to show sufficient income as per minimum threshold, so it is safe to assume there will also be some tax outstanding and such. I don't think CIC will say "Ah, we understand, he simply does not want to pay $5K to CRA and CPP for the last year, so he does not want to file the return, but we will surely believe that he has enough money to support his family".