Verifies self-employment or independent-contractor income by providing your tax returns, a detailed financial statement, balance sheet, and up to 1 years’ worth of quarterly profit-and-loss statements. These documents cannot be prepared by an immediate relative, and may need to be prepared by a certified public accountant.
A copy of a recent business license or other proof that a business exists also may be required.
Don't have a financial or profit-and-loss statement?
Tips for a smoother application process
- Make sure documents are clear and legible.
- Don't alter any pages (no strikethroughs, cross-outs, etc.).
- Send all pages, even the blank ones.
