I have already used turbo tax for filing taxes and have received the federal returns. I’m trying to check if I need to amend my taxes for the year 2024.
You do not use the time you were on F-1 Visa to count towards Substantial Presence Test.
What date did you switch to H1B?
"Do not count days for which you are an exempt individual. The term "exempt individual" does not refer to someone exempt from U.S. tax, but to anyone in the following categories:
An individual temporarily present in the U.S. as a foreign government-related individual under an “A” or “G” visa, other than individuals holding “A-3” or “G-5” class visas.
A teacher or trainee temporarily present in the U.S. under a "J" or "Q" visa, who substantially complies with the requirements of the visa.
A student temporarily present in the U.S. under an "F," "J," "M," or "Q" visa, who substantially complies with the requirements of the visa.
A professional athlete temporarily in the U.S. to compete in a charitable sports event."
Foreign Students temporarily present in the United States in F-1, J-1, or M-1, status for less than 5 calendar years are generally nonresident aliens under residency rules of IRC section 7701(b). Generally, foreign students in F-1, J-1, or M-1 nonimmigrant status who have been in the United States more than 5 calendar years become resident aliens for U.S. tax purpose if they meet the “Substantial Presence Test”.
If in 2024 you had been in the US for less than 5 calendar years or did not meet the substantial presence test, then you were a non-resident alien. As a non-resident alien you cannot file Form 1040, which means you should not have filed using TurboTax. You have to file an amended Form 1040 and re-file on Form 1040-NR.
I meet the substantial presence test requirements. I was in US for the year 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 (for more than 300 days each year)
You do not use the time you were on F-1 Visa to count towards Substantial Presence Test.
What date did you switch to H1B?
"Do not count days for which you are an exempt individual. The term "exempt individual" does not refer to someone exempt from U.S. tax, but to anyone in the following categories:
An individual temporarily present in the U.S. as a foreign government-related individual under an “A” or “G” visa, other than individuals holding “A-3” or “G-5” class visas.
A teacher or trainee temporarily present in the U.S. under a "J" or "Q" visa, who substantially complies with the requirements of the visa.
A student temporarily present in the U.S. under an "F," "J," "M," or "Q" visa, who substantially complies with the requirements of the visa.
A professional athlete temporarily in the U.S. to compete in a charitable sports event."