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[LinaJ2018]

When did you first enter the US?

[suraj]

Aug 2014. I know the 5 years does not apply but I rather file 1040. Is that ok ?

[LinaJ2018]

Please see the answer below.

[LinaJ2018]

As a F-1 visa student, you are exempt (not counting days) for five years from the year you first entered the US.  In your situation, you are considered as a nonresident for 2014-2018. Per IRS, for 2017 you will have to file a Form 1040NR, unfortunately, as the government does not allow you to choose. As TurboTax does not support the any nonresident tax forms, you are advised to use our partner, Sprintax file the Form 1040NR.