No this isn't a mistake. I apologize that I failed to mention that you are "eligible" to be exempt but you need to file a form 8843 with the IRS to declare that you wish to exercise your exemption option. It's not granted automatically.
If you were a short term J1 scholar in 2020. you would need to be absent from the US for two years prior to returning. If not, you are not exempt. Since you came back in 2024, your two-year exemption period will be reestablished providing you file form 8843.
Since you are a non-resident, Turbo Tax does not prepare non-resident returns. Our affiliate at Sprint Tax prepare 1040 NR returns and may be able to assist you in the filing of your 8843. Contact them here for further details.
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