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Question

I shifted my VISA status from F1-OPT to H1B on 1st October 2018. Can I use Turbotax to file my taxes?

Forum|Forum|7 years ago
June 6, 2019
7 replies
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Based on other answers I do not pass the substantial stay test.

Can I use Turbotax partner Sprintax for my tax purposes?

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PopeyeTheSalior

Level 13

When did you first enter the US with the F-1 visa?

Level 2

August 2015

PopeyeTheSalior

Level 13

Please see answer below.

PopeyeTheSalior

Level 13

No, you can't use Turbotax to file, unfortunately.

As an F-1 visa holder, you are a nonresident for five years ( 2015-2019). Although you change your visa status to the H-1B, you did not have it for more than 183 days in 2018, therefore, you are still a nonresident. As TurboTax does not support any nonresident tax forms, you are advised to contact our partner Sprintax to complete your filing.

You do have an option to file as a dual-status alien on your 2018 taxes if you stay at least 150 days in 2019, however, it gets more complex and I am not sure if it would benefit you at all.

Level 2

Thanks!