Hi
I was on a F1 visa till Sep 30th, 2019. SInce Oct 1st 2019, my visa status is H1B. I had following doubts regarding tax filing for year 2019.
[Home Country: India. filing as Single individual.]
1. If I file tax as non resident, what deductions/advantages I get ?
2. In order to file tax as resident I will have to wait for sometime (since I don't yet pass the significant presence test). An option is to request an extension and file taxes when I qualify as resident for tax purposes (sometime in June 2020). If I file as a resident I can use the standard deduction of $12200. Are there any disadvantages associated with this approach ?
Thanks in advance.
