If you want to elect the First-Year Choice then you will be taxed as a dual-status alien for 2020. You will still have to use Sprintax.
As a dual-status taxpayer, you may be able to claim a dependent on your tax return. You may be entitled to claim additional deductions and credits if you have a qualifying dependent. Your child will need a valid Social Security Number to qualify for the Child Tax Credit.
Statement required to make the first-year choice for 2020. You must attach a statement to Form 1040 or 1040-SR to make the first-year choice for 2020. The statement must contain your name and address and specify the following:
- That you are making the first-year choice for 2020.
- That you were not a resident in 2019.
- That you are a resident under the substantial presence test in 2021.
- The number of days of presence in the United States during 2021.
- The date or dates of your 31-day period of presence and the period of continuous presence in the United States during 2020.
- The date or dates of absence from the United States during 2020 that you are treating as days of presence.
You cannot file Form 1040 or 1040-SR or the statement until you meet the substantial presence test for 2021. If you have not met the test for 2021 as of April 15, 2021, you can request an extension of time for filing your 2020 Form 1040 until a reasonable period after you have met that test. (Pub 519 page 8)
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