daliashehata
Level 2
04-09-2020
12:35 PM
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client just came to usa and just received his green cards on 10/20/2019 he worked and have w2 for 2019 can he file 1040 or we have to file 1040NR for him?
itonewbie
Level 15
04-10-2020
09:28 PM
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As a green card holder, he is a dual-status resident alien and will need to file a 1040. When his residency began will depend on whether he also met the substantial presence test. Other elections are available for alternative filing position if he's married.
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