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Resident vs. Nonresident alien

Answer

You are either resident, nonresident or dual-status alien based on the Substantial Presence or Green Card tests. Residents are taxed in the same manner as U.S. citizens. Nonresidents are taxed on U.S. income only and dual-status aliens are taxed as residents during their Resident period and as nonresidents during their Nonresident period.