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Summary

A 51-year-old customer service representative was denied a security clearance under Guideline F (Financial Considerations) due to unmitigated financial concerns. The Statement of Reasons detailed several issues, including the applicant's failure to file federal and state income tax returns for tax year 2020, and a state income tax return for tax year 2021.

Additionally, the applicant had eight accounts placed for collection, with approximate balances of $774, $962, $612, $1,304, $737, $173, $677, and $1,604. Four charged-off accounts were also noted, totaling approximately $818, $476, $720, and $1,604.

The denial was based on the applicant's failure to file required tax returns, multiple delinquent accounts with no payments to creditors, and an insufficient demonstration of reasonable effort to resolve these financial issues. The judge found inadequate evidence of responsibility or reliability to grant a security clearance.

Why the Applicant Was Denied

• The applicant failed to file required federal and state income tax returns for tax years 2020 and 2021.
• The applicant had multiple delinquent accounts and did not make payments to creditors.
• The applicant did not demonstrate a reasonable effort to resolve his financial issues.

Conditions Referenced

Key Rule Quoted

“Eligibility for a security clearance is predicated upon the applicant meeting the criteria contained in the adjudicative guidelines.”

Procedural Posture

• SOR issuedAug 16, 2024
• Answer filedOct 19, 2024
• Hearing heldFeb 20, 2025
• Decision dateMay 13, 2025

Cite For

• Failure to File Tax Returns as a Disqualifying Condition Under Guideline F
• Insufficient Evidence of Financial Responsibility Impacting Security Clearance Eligibility
• The Importance of Demonstrating a Good-faith Effort to Resolve Financial Issues for Clearance Approval.