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It depends whether you qualify to file as a resident alien under the substantial presence test. J-1 research scholars are generally nonresidents for any part of two calendar years. You begin counting days in the third calendar year.
You meet this test if you were physically present in the U.S. on at least:
If you were only present in the U.S. for a few months in 2020 and not for a substantial period of time in the prior two years, then you would not be able to use TurboTax.
You would file as a non-resident alien. Use Sprintax.com to prepare your taxes.
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