STEP 1 COMMON QUESTIONS
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Substantial Presence Test
The Substantial Presence Test is used to determinate your residency status for tax purposes. Spri...
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Am I a resident for tax purposes?
Step 1 - Residency - Residency status on Sprintax will determine your residency for tax purposes....
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I am currently on OPT, can I still use Sprintax?
Yes. Optional Practical Training (OPT) is not a separate visa status. It is a benefit of the F-1 ...
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I’m not a student, can I use Sprintax?
Sprintax can assist temporary visitors to the US on H1B, H2B, L, A, G4 and B-1 working visas in p...
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I would prefer to be classified as a Resident, can I change this?
No, individuals cannot change their own tax residency status. Your residency status determined by...
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Why does Sprintax say I am an US Resident?
Based on the information provided, you meet the Substantial Presence Test and Sprintax classifies...
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Can I use Sprintax if I applied for a Green Card?
The answer is yes, if your application status is either Pending or Rejected and you are a nonresi...
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I switched from F-1 to H1B
Switching from a student visa to working visa is a common case for many of our customers. You can...
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Am I a dual-status resident?
Many students get confused by the term "dual-status", so here is a short explanation.
In order to...
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What should I do if I am considered a resident for tax purposes?
If you are deemed a resident for tax purposes after completing Step 1 - Residency - Residency sta...
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"Are you still in the US?" on Step 1 Residency Status
When asked whether you are in the US still or not, this refers to whether you are still studying/...
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"Were you in the US during the tax year?" on Step 1 Residency status
This question is referring to whether or not you were present in the US during the tax year that ...
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"Have you changed your visa during ****?" on Step 1 Visa Details
This question refers to whether you changed your visa during the tax year that you are filling fo...
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"Visa type" on sub-step "Visa Details"
The Visa type on sub-step Visa Details is related to the last visa you held for the tax year that...
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What is the difference between Country of Residence and Country of Citizenship
The country of Residence is the country where you have claimed residence for tax purposes prior t...
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What should I put for "Approximate date you permanently left / intend to permanently leave the US."
If you are still in the US and do not have an exact date for when you expect to leave the country...
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When was my first visit in the US?
The first visit in the US refers to the very first time you entered the US. That could be an entr...
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What is my visa type?
Many students find it difficult to choose the correct visa type they have so here are a couple of...