Substantial Presence Test
Important: Please note that this article is intended for informational purposes only and does no...
Am I a resident for tax purposes?
Important: Please note that this article is intended for informational purposes only and does not...
Do I need to report all visits to the US in Sprintax?
Yes, in general it's recommended to list all your visits to the US which have lasted over 24h for...
"Have you ever applied for US citizenship/ lawful residence?"
Here you have to select if you have applied for an US citizenship or lawful residence and if you ...
"Have you ever been a green card holder?"
This question asks if you have ever held a Green card in your life.
If you have ever held a Gree...
"Have you been a US citizen, by birth or naturalization, on the last day of 2024?"
This question asks if you are deemed as an US citizen by birth or naturalization on the last day...
I’m a citizen of Canada or Mexico and I commute to work every day. Can I use Sprintax?
In general, residents of Canada or Mexico who regularly commute from those countries to work in t...
I would prefer to be classified as a Resident, can I change this?
In general, individuals cannot change their own tax residency status. Your residency status deter...
Why does Sprintax say I am a resident for tax purposes?
Based on the information provided, you meet the Substantial Presence Test and Sprintax classifies...
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...
"Are you still in the US?"
When asked whether you are in the US still or not, this refers to whether you are still studying/...
"Were you in the US during the tax year?"
This question is referring to whether or not you were present in the US during the tax year that ...
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...