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@malhotra , The  six year rule which applies to J-1  ( trainees-teachers , non-student , etc. persons ), generally allows  exemption if and only if during the previous six calendar years one is NOT an exempt person for during any part of two years i.e. 2 out of six.  SprinTax has applied the rule including the first two years  ( 2009 and 2010 ) when you were J-1 -- Non-Student for a few months each year.  By this correct analysis,  you are Exempt for the Calendar year 2019 and for the Calendar year 2020 ( absent any status change).   If you were not to apply the  six year rule for J-1 Non-Student  persons, then your original J-1  X 2 plus F-1 x5 would suggest  that 2014 on wards  you would be Resident for Tax purposes.   It may be to your advantage to follow SprinTax path.

The details of this rule -->  https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/exempt-individuals-teachers-and-trainees 

 

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