Hello,
I am a J-1 Research Scholar and I have a residency determination question.
My travel history:
First stay: Aug 26, 2018 – Jul 12, 2020 (J-1)
Outside US: 2021–2022
Second stay: Sep 8, 2023 – present (J-1)
I was treated as a resident for tax purposes in 2020 and 2024.
For 2025, Sprintax classifies me as a nonresident, but I believe the “2-out-of-6 year rule” for J-1 researchers may make me a resident under the Substantial Presence Test.
Should I file Form 1040 or Form 1040-NR for tax year 2025?
Thank you.
