In the initial half of 2022 I was on J2 visa, Later in the year I changed my visa status to J1, which gives me exemption ti FICA taxes, How do I file taxes this year?

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J1`s filling status is Non-resident and J2 Filing status is Resident allien. I do not fulfill the criteria for Substantial existance

[MarilynG1]

In the year of transition between being a nonresident and a resident for tax purposes, you are generally considered a Dual-Status Taxpayer. 

A Dual-Status Taxpayer files two tax returns for the year—one return for the portion of the year when considered a nonresident, and another return for the portion of the year considered a resident. 

Some students are exempt from FICA tax, as you mentioned.

Here's more detail on Taxation of Dual Status Aliens. 

You can contact Sprintax to guide you through the process.

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