NOT in country and NO income so Tax returns as 'Resident Alien' possible?

[Kudla]

I got my GC in 2014 and applied and received Re-Entry Permit and was out of states for 2 years.

I do NOT have any income to show for the years from 2014 until 2018 now in US or elsewhere.

Do I have to file taxes if there was NO income?

If so, should I file 'zero returns' tax for the years I was out of the country as 'resident alien'?

Please do advise!

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

I got my GC in 2014 and applied and received Re-Entry Permit and was out of states for 2 years.

I do NOT have any income to show for the years from 2014 until 2018 now in US or elsewhere.

Do I have to file taxes if there was NO income?

If so, should I file 'zero returns' tax for the years I was out of the country as 'resident alien'?

Please do advise!

I think it's always best to file ZERO than to not file. It's useful for situations like yours.

[Kudla]

I think it's always best to file ZERO than to not file. It's useful for situations like yours.

When I call HR Block they say NO need to file returns for zero income. They say something like less than $3200 P.A does NOT require returns to be filed as per IRS.

In my case, it is NO INCOME for these period.

Please advise!

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

When I call HR Block they say NO need to file returns for zero income. They say something like less than $3200 P.A does NOT require returns to be filed as per IRS.

In my case, it is NO INCOME for these period.

Please advise!

I just answered your question. File it.

[Kudla]

I just answered your question. File it.

Could you suggest some place to do this? I am in NJ and would appreciate if you could provide contacts of any decent tax consultant/firm, who can do this.

HR Block plain refused the scenario and said NOT required.

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

Could you suggest some place to do this? I am in NJ and would appreciate if you could provide contacts of any decent tax consultant/firm, who can do this.

HR Block plain refused the scenario and said NOT required.

Just go on turbo tax online and fill it out. There is a chance you may have to do it by mail, but it can be done. I filed taxes when I was a student and my income was just a few thousand dollars. However, I was applying for citizenship then, and had to show my tax returns. So I did it.