KarenJ2
Expert Alumni

Deductions & credits

If you choose to file using the first year choice, you will need to file a dual status return, part year nonresident and part year resident.

 

Dual status returns are complicated and would not end up as a better choice.  You are not allowed to take the standard deduction on the resident part of the year.

 

File a nonresident return for 2019, then for 2020 you can file a resident return with TurboTax.  See Sprintax for filing a nonresident return.

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