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International student almost 5 years use Turbo Tax

Forum|Forum|6 years ago
March 15, 2020
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Hello,

I'm been working under OPT visa after graduated my master degree in US since July 2017. And I filed the tax return by using SprinTax with 1040-NR form, but what I heard is if I've been in US at least 5 years then I'm being consider as Resident Alien. Here is my timeline when I was in US.

* July 2015: Entered US for Master degree.

* December 2015: went back to country for Winter break

* January 2016: re-entered US

* July 2017: Started OPT program until now.

Base on that do I eligible for using TurboTax to file tax return for 2019 as a Resident Alien?

Thanks a lot for your answers.

Best answer by KarenJ2

If you entered the US on an F-1 or J-1 visa, your exempt years would be 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. So for 2019 tax year, you need to file a nonresident tax return with Sprintax. Next year, when you file your 2020 taxes, you will need to file a US resident return and can file with TurboTax.

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If you entered the US on an F-1 or J-1 visa, your exempt years would be 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. So for 2019 tax year, you need to file a nonresident tax return with Sprintax. Next year, when you file your 2020 taxes, you will need to file a US resident return and can file with TurboTax.

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