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posted Jun 1, 2019 8:05:26 AM

Can a F-1 resident alien (stays for more than 5 years at US) passing substantial presence test electronically file his/her tax return?

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Intuit Alumni
Jun 1, 2019 8:05:28 AM

Yes, he or she can e-file with TurboTax.  

If a F-1 student stays in the US more than five years after the year he or she first enters the US, they are considered as a US resident for tax purposes if meet the Substantial Presence Test SPT.  You are required to file a Form 1040 and able to electronically file your taxes.  

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Intuit Alumni
Jun 1, 2019 8:05:28 AM

Yes, he or she can e-file with TurboTax.  

If a F-1 student stays in the US more than five years after the year he or she first enters the US, they are considered as a US resident for tax purposes if meet the Substantial Presence Test SPT.  You are required to file a Form 1040 and able to electronically file your taxes.  

Returning Member
Jul 29, 2019 3:06:44 PM

@LinaJ2018  

Hi LinaJ2018 -  

Can a F-1 student, who has been in the US for less than 5 years file 1040 if he/ she passes the substantial presence test? I have been in the US since August 2014 and filed my taxes for the year 2016 and 2017 electronically using 1040 on turbotax. Do I need to file an amendment?