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taxreturn2012
Apr 9, 2012, 08:19 PM
I travelled to US from UK via Munich on 1st December 2011 arrived at 4:00 pm afternoon. I would like to wait till I meet the SPT in 2012 and then file as resident alien for tax year 2011.

However I should be present for a continious period of 31 days during 2011.

Under days of presence in US -. Page 5 of pub 519 states, "do not count the day you are less than 24 hours in US and in transit". - Does this mean I cannot count 1st december- the date of travel to US ?

If so, I would be present only for 30 continious days in 2011 and would not be able to file as resident alient even after meeting SPT in 2012 ?

Please advise if there is any way for me to be classed as resident alien for 2011 tax year after meeting SPT in 2012.

Many thanks in advance.

taxreturn2012
Apr 11, 2012, 06:37 AM
Bump !

Anyone please?