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Level 2
April 9, 2020

filing return

  • April 9, 2020
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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?

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    itonewbie
    Level 15
    April 11, 2020

    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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