Am I a US Resident for Tax Purposes? Substantial Presence Test
The 183-day formula isn't what you think. Here's the exact IRS Substantial Presence Test calculation, the exempt-individual rules, and a worked example.
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Find out if you're an NRI, RNOR, or ordinary resident (ROR) for Indian tax — and exactly when your global US income starts becoming taxable in India.
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