Hey, I'm here on student VISA. I worked in three states in year 2016, and I am filing using TurboTax. Do I need to fill something else, as I am not citizen of US?

[X11]

I worked on various work authroizations like CPT(curriculum practical training, and optional practical training) under F-1 (student visa) status. I heard from all my friends not to submit through turbo tax as turbo will not file taxes using Non-Resident forms. What should I do in this case?

[LinaJ2018]

Assuming you are on a F-1visa ?  When was the first year you entered US ?

[X11]

I entered US in November 2014.

[LinaJ2018]

See answer below

[LinaJ2018 · Accepted solution]

As TurboTax does not support the Form 1040-NR for nonresidents, you are advised to use our partner,  Sprintax  to complete your filing.

 As a F-1 visa holder, you are considered as "exempt" meaning not counting days for five years starting from the date of your first arrival in the United States.  After the five years period, you will start counting days by using the Substantial Presence Test  to see if you qualify to be treated as a US resident for tax purposes.

In your situation, you are considered as a nonresident from 2014-2018 filing a Form 1040-NR.  Starting from 01/01/2019, you will start counting your days.  If you meet the Substantial Presence Test in 2019, you will be considered a US resident for tax purposes and file a Form 1040 for your tax year of 2019.

[X11]

Thank you so much. It is really helpful.

[LinaJ2018]

You are welcome !