<p>You need your mom’s 2007 tax forms, and she didn’t file any. Most people with low annual incomes file to get back taxes that were paid by being withheld from paychecks. Hmmm. Let me think.</p>
<p>I wonder, can your mother file late for 2007? It sounds like she may be willing to work with you on this. </p>
<p>As I read it, the IRS web site says that a head of household making less than $11,250 is not required to file if he/she is not trying to get back a refund of taxes paid. But even so, you can file when you are not required to (and maybe I am wrong!)</p>
<p>The financial aid office may be familiar with situations like this. </p>
<p>I wonder can your mother document her “less than $10,000” annual earnings?</p>