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New Member
posted Jun 4, 2019 10:07:14 PM

What does it mean to be a resident or non resident?

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New Member
Jun 4, 2019 10:07:17 PM

If you are an alien (not a U.S. citizen), you are considered a nonresident alien unless you meet one of two tests. You are a resident alien of the United States for tax purposes if you meet either the green card test or the substantial presence test for the calendar year (January 1-December 31).

For more information see this link 

Determining Alien Tax Status https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/determining-alien-tax-status

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Intuit Alumni
Jun 4, 2019 10:07:15 PM

What is your situation?  Visa holder?  When is your first time entered US?

New Member
Jun 4, 2019 10:07:17 PM

If you are an alien (not a U.S. citizen), you are considered a nonresident alien unless you meet one of two tests. You are a resident alien of the United States for tax purposes if you meet either the green card test or the substantial presence test for the calendar year (January 1-December 31).

For more information see this link 

Determining Alien Tax Status https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/determining-alien-tax-status