Hi Taxexpert

My Friend came to USA on Sep 08 with L1 visa, filed as resident for 2008 on March 2009 (instead of 1040NR, he filed 1040A using turbotax).

He is still in US , Hence he passed SPT test on this year.
SO can he file 1040A for 2009 return?
also does he need to file amend 1040X for 2008?

Expecting experts advice.
Thanks

Your friend was a dual status alien last year. Read this:

Publication 519 (2008), U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens (http://www.irs.gov/publications/p519/ch06.html)

Thanks Five Rings, Hence does he need to amend 1040X for 2008?

Hi Taxexpert

My Friend came to USA on Sep 08 with L1 visa, filed as resident for 2008 on March 2009 (instead of 1040NR, he filed 1040A using turbotax).

He is still in US , Hence he passed SPT test on this year.
SO can he file 1040A for 2009 return?
also does he need to file amend 1040X for 2008?

Expecting experts advice.
Thanks

Yes, file resident tax return Form 1040-EZ or 1040A or 1040 for 2009.