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Level 1
posted Mar 24, 2021 9:06:05 PM

Used TurboTax to file my 2019 return, Did i file it correctly ?

Hi, I came to the States in 2015. i got my H1B in Oct 2018. I filed my 2019 taxes using Turbo Tax. Did i do the correct thing here ? OR i need to file an amended tax return ?

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Expert Alumni
Mar 26, 2021 3:41:41 PM

I assume you probably were on F-1 visa before receiving the H-1B visa approval in 2018.  Once you got your H-1B, if you stayed more than  183 days or met the Substantial Presence Test in both 2019 and 2020,  you are considered as a resident for tax purposes.  You can use TurboTax to file.  

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Expert Alumni
Mar 26, 2021 3:41:41 PM

I assume you probably were on F-1 visa before receiving the H-1B visa approval in 2018.  Once you got your H-1B, if you stayed more than  183 days or met the Substantial Presence Test in both 2019 and 2020,  you are considered as a resident for tax purposes.  You can use TurboTax to file.  

Level 1
Mar 27, 2021 10:16:32 AM

That is correct, i was on F1 visa. Sorry for not mentioning that in the original question.
After getting my H1B visa, i did stay more than 183 days in 2019 & more than 183 days in 2020.
i did my 2019 taxes using Turbo Tax & now will also do my 2020 taxes using TurboTax.
Appreciate you taking time & answering my question.
Thank You 🙂

Expert Alumni
Mar 29, 2021 7:13:52 PM

You are very welcome !  You are on the right track !