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singh-pushkar
Level 2
June 5, 2019
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Am I a Dual Status Alien ?

I relocated to US in June 2016 with the same employer that I was working for in my home country; and have been in the US till date. As I understand, since I pass the substantial resident test I am a Resident Alien for Tax year 2016. But am I a dual status alien as well ? How it can affect me ?
 
Summary :
Jan - June : Home Country
June - Dec : US
Visa : H1B
Status : Single
    bine22Answer
    Level 8
    June 5, 2019

    Although you meet the substantial presence test, you are a dual status alien since you were not present on January 1st. You will need to file a dual status return. This is not supported by Turbotax.

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    bine22Answer
    Level 8
    June 5, 2019

    Although you meet the substantial presence test, you are a dual status alien since you were not present on January 1st. You will need to file a dual status return. This is not supported by Turbotax.

    singh-pushkarAuthor
    Level 2
    June 5, 2019
    Thank you.
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