DavidS127
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Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Yes, you can use TurboTax to file a Form 1040 for the portion of the year starting on 8/4/2019. 

 

Based on what you have described, you are a U.S. resident alien starting on 8/4/2019, eligible to file Form 1040.  Because you had no U.S. income prior to 8/4/2019 and were not physically present in the U.S., you do not have to file a Form 1040NR for the portion of the year prior to 8/4/2019.

 

For the Form 1040 you file for the period starting 8/4/2019, you can file a joint return with your nonresident spouse.

 

See IRS Publication 519 at this link for more details.

 

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