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New Member
posted Jun 4, 2019 3:06:21 PM

What should i choose in health insurance coverage section if i was a J-1 student? a) had for all year b) didn't have c) had for the part

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Level 7
Jun 4, 2019 3:06:27 PM

As a student on J1 you are a nonresident alien for 5 calendar years and would need to file form 1040NR plus 8843. These are not supported by Turbotax. You can try Sprintax or file on your own.

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Level 9
Jun 4, 2019 3:06:22 PM

What year did you arrive in the US?
I want to confirm that you are a "student", and not a teacher, intern, or trainee, right?
Are you married?  If so, what is their visa status?
Did you have any US health insurance?

New Member
Jun 4, 2019 3:06:24 PM

i arrived in 2017. Yes, i am a student. No i am single. Yes i had a health insurance but only for 4 months which i have spent in the US. The other months i was in my own country

New Member
Jun 4, 2019 3:06:25 PM

i just want to make sure that i will not get penalty for that...((

Level 7
Jun 4, 2019 3:06:27 PM

As a student on J1 you are a nonresident alien for 5 calendar years and would need to file form 1040NR plus 8843. These are not supported by Turbotax. You can try Sprintax or file on your own.