North American Tax Reporting NRA/RA Help
Posted by melvin_1792@reddit | expats | View on Reddit | 0 comments
Hi all, I’d really appreciate some guidance on my 2025 tax residency status.
Background:
• F-1 visa: 2018, 2021–2024
• Switched to H-1B at the end of 2024 → later changed to B2
• Left the U.S. in April 2025
• Filed 2024 taxes as NRA
• Now preparing 2025 taxes
My understanding (SPT):
Because of the 5-year F-1 exemption, I believe my F-1 days in 2023 and part of 2024 don’t count toward SPT.
So my calculation is:
• 2025 (B2): \~100 days
• 2024 (partial F-1, partial H-1B): \~90 days × 1/3 = 30 days
• 2023 (F-1): 0 days
Total = 130 days (<183) → Seems like NRA
Issue:
Sprintax won’t let me file.
Questions:
1. Is my conclusion that I’m an NRA for 2025 correct?
2. If Sprintax doesn’t work, is it because:
• I’m actually considered a resident alien (RA), or
• I’m no longer on F-1 / had a visa change?
Thanks in advance for any help!