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I'm do the second year tax return. Can I use turbotax?

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March 22, 2021
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I have a J1 visa and last year is my second year in USA. Can I use turbotax to do the tax return?

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No, you will need to file Form 1040NR and use Sprintax since TurboTax does not support Form 1040NR for a non-resident.

As a J-1 visa holder, you are considered as a nonresident for two years from the first year you enter the US. In your case, you are a nonresident 2019-2020 since you stated last year was your second year. After that the Substantial Presence Test would need to be met to be considered a resident. Please see IRS Alien Residency Examples for additional information.