No, individuals cannot change their own tax residency status. Your residency status determined by Sprintax is based on the information provided by you on Step 1 Residency - Residency Status. Your current and previous visits and visa types will determinate your residency for tax purposes. If you are a nonresident for tax purposes, you must file correctly as a nonresident. If you are deemed a resident for tax purposes, you must file correctly as a resident.
You can always refer to our other articles and learn more about the different visa types and the Substantial Presence Test under Section - Step 1 Common Questions.
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