Most bank statement Non-QM programs skip tax returns for income—qualify on 12–24 months of deposits. See when returns may still be requested.
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Are Tax Returns Required?
Usually no for income qualifying — most Non-QM bank statement programs use 12–24 months of deposits instead of tax-return AGI, which is why write-off-heavy businesses often qualify better here than on conventional.
Income is built from deposits — not Schedule C net profit.
Product rules vary by investor and change without notice. Not a guarantee of approval or documentation list.
Skipping returns for income is the default — not a promise that nothing tax-related ever shows up.
Ryan & Steve start with your statements — personal, business, or both — and match the investor that qualifies on deposits without forcing a tax-return income calc.
If an overlay needs a CPA letter, P&L, or a limited tax request, we tell you up front so you gather the right docs once.
The goal is simple: document real cash flow for Indiana self-employed borrowers without letting write-offs block homeownership.
Typical first ask (no returns)
— 12–24 months consecutive bank statements
— Business ownership docs if using a business account
— Asset statements for down payment and reserves
— Government ID and credit authorization
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Ryan & Steve will review your deposit history and confirm whether your file can skip returns for income — before you apply.