You must pass both the 31-day and 183-day tests.

• 31 day test: Were you present in United States 31 days during current year?
• 183 day test:

         A. Current year days in United States x 1 =_____days

         B. First preceding year days in United States x 1/3 =_____days

         C. Second preceding year days in United States x 1/6 =_____days

         D. Total Days in United States =_____days (add lines A, B, and C)

         If line D equals or exceeds 183 days, you have passed the183-day test.

Exceptions:
Do not count days of presence in the U.S. during which:

• you are a commuter from a residence in Canada or Mexico;
• you are in the U.S. less than 24 hours in transit;
• you are unable to leave the U.S. due to a medical condition that developed in the U.S.;
• you are an exempt individual;
• you are a regular member of the crew of a foreign vessel traveling between the U.S. and a foreign country or a possession of the U.S. (unless you are otherwise engaged in conducting a trade or business in the U.S.)

US & Canada Tax - Lily Lo CPA Professional Corporation - Edmonton, Alberta