vidster
Returning Member

Deductions & credits

Hi @pk. I've read this thread and your responses have been super helpful. I'm hoping you can help me out as well:

Do H1B visa holders file taxes as a resident or non resident for the year in which their visa status changes from F1 to H1B?

F1 status from 8/24/2017 to 9/30/2021.

H1B status from 10/1/2021-present.

Have been physically present in the country for all days in 2021, 2020 and 2019 but considered an exempt individual on F1 status till October 2021.

Can I still file as a resident for tax purposes and claim the refund rebate credit for the third stimulus payment, or am I considered a non resident alien for majority of 2021 and cannot claim resident status for tax purposes?

Thanks!