Hi,
I am a research scholar on a J1 visa. I had assumed I am considered non-resident for tax purposes through the 2 year tax examption. But I am wondering how is that calculated to determine if I should file with TurboTax or Sprintax (if I am indeed nonresident).
When calculating the tax exemption status the dates used are the visa start date or the US entry date? My J1 visa (Research Scholar) started in January 1 2024 but I entered the US during the grace period (December 26 2023). I was also on J1 research scholar status in 2018. Sprintax calculates that 2018 and 2023 are tax exempt years even though my visa and programme started at 2024 and I was only in the US for 5 days before my program started. Is that correct?
Any help appreciated, thank you.
