Summary
A 29-year-old single male applicant was denied a security clearance under Guideline F, Financial Considerations. The denial stemmed from his failure to file federal and state income tax returns for the years 2018 through 2021.
The Statement of Reasons specifically alleged that his federal and state income tax returns remained unfiled. Although the applicant claimed to be working with a tax professional to address these issues, he did not provide any evidence demonstrating progress toward resolving his outstanding tax obligations.
Ultimately, the judge concluded that the applicant had not mitigated the financial concerns raised by his unfiled tax returns. His failure to remedy this issue led to the denial of his security clearance application.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant failed to file federal and state income tax returns from 2018 to 2021.
- The applicant did not provide evidence of progress in working with a tax professional to resolve his tax issues.
- The applicant's financial concerns were not mitigated as he did not remedy the failure to file tax returns.
Conditions Referenced
- AG ¶ 19(f)raisedFailure to File or Fraudulently Filing Annual Federal, State, or Local Income Tax Returns
Key Rule Quoted
“no one has a ‘right’ to a security clearance.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedSep 30, 2024
- Answer filedOct 18, 2024Applicant requested a decision based on the evidence on file.
- Hearing held—Applicant did not request a hearing.
- Decision dateJun 17, 2025
Cite For
- Failure to File Tax Returns as a Disqualifying Condition Under Guideline F
- Insufficient Evidence of Mitigation Efforts Regarding Financial Concerns
- The Importance of Providing Evidence in Support of Claims Made During the Clearance Process