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Yes, since you were a J-1 visa student you are exempt from the Substantial Presence Test in 2022 and are considered nonresident for 2022. You will have to file a nonresident return Form 1040-NR. If you filed a regular tax return with TurboTax then please see these steps as mentioned by Tax Expert RalfH1. You shouldn't have any issues in the future after you corrected this.
Do not use 1040-X in sprintax since you did not use them to file the original return.
- Download Form 1040-X
- Enter your name, current address, and social security number (SSN) or individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) on the front of Form 1040-X.
- Don’t enter any other information on page 1. Also, don’t complete Parts I or II on page 2 of Form 1040-X.
- Enter in Part III the reason why you are filing Form 1040-X.
- Complete a new or corrected return ( Form 1040-NR, etc. you can try to use sprintax for this).
- Across the top of the new or corrected return, write “Amended.”
- Attach the new or corrected return to the back of Form 1040-X.
Please see Form 1040-X Instructions for additional details.
For your additional information:
"The time limit depends on whether the J-1alien entered the United States as a “student” for the purpose of studying at an academic or vocational institution or as a “teacher or trainee” for the purpose of teaching, conducting research, or receiving on-the-job training.
- Student – five calendar year rule:
A J-1 alien can exclude U.S. days of presence as a “student” for purposes of the Substantial Presence Test for up to five calendar years. The five-year limit is a lifetime limit that can’t be renewed but may be extended if certain conditions are met. For detail information, see Exempt Individual - Who is a Student.
- Teacher or trainee – two calendar year rule:
- Generally, a J-1 alien cannot exclude U.S. day of presence as a “teacher or trainee” for more than two calendar years.
- Four year exception: Subject to certain conditions, the two-year teacher or trainee limit can be extended up to four calendar years. However, unlike the student limit which is a lifetime limit, the teacher or trainee limit can be renewed. For detailed information, see Exempt Individuals in Teachers and Trainees." (IRS)
- Four year exception: Subject to certain conditions, the two-year teacher or trainee limit can be extended up to four calendar years. However, unlike the student limit which is a lifetime limit, the teacher or trainee limit can be renewed. For detailed information, see Exempt Individuals in Teachers and Trainees." (IRS)
- Generally, a J-1 alien cannot exclude U.S. day of presence as a “teacher or trainee” for more than two calendar years.
