ThomasM125
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After you file

To file as a resident under the substantial presence test, you have to have been in the U.S. at least 31 days in the current year and 183 days during the 3 year period that includes the current year and the 2 years immediately preceding the current year, with certain conditions as mention here from Tax Topic 851 from the IRS: 

 

 

Since you are married, you can file as married-joint and that is usually better, but you can try it both ways to see which is best.

 

If you determine that you are not a resident, you can use Sprintax to file a non-resident tax return.

 

[Edited 1/23/25 at 11:42 PM EST] 

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