Resident and Nonresident Alien Status - 0.2 CPE

US tax residency rules often differ significantly from immigration classifications. A taxpayer may be treated as a nonimmigrant for immigration purposes while still qualifying as a resident alien for federal tax purposes based on physical presence and residency tests. Learning Objective Identify how federal tax residency rules apply to resident and nonresident aliens for US tax reporting and compliance purposes. Course Overview This nano-learning course outlines the federal tax rules used to determine resident and nonresident alien status, including the green card test, substantial presence test, and key residency exceptions. Who Should Attend Tax professionals, enrolled agents, CPAs, and preparers working with international taxpayers, visa holders, foreign workers, students, or individuals with cross-border filing obligations. Why This Topic Matters Incorrect residency determinations can create serious compliance problems, including improper worldwide income reporting, missed filing obligations, inaccurate treaty positions, and exposure to penalties. Understanding the substantial presence test, exempt individual rules, and residency elections is critical when advising international taxpayers and avoiding costly filing errors. Author / Instructor Lee T. Reams, Sr., BSME EA Lee T. Reams, Sr. is an Enrolled Agent with extensive experience in tax preparation, representation, and advanced tax planning. He is known for helping practitioners apply complex tax rules in real-world client situations. Course Details Program Level Basic Prerequisites No Advanced Preparation None Field of Study Taxes Credit Hours 0.2 CPE Delivery Method Nano Learning CPE Eligibility CPAs Refund Policy For refund, complaint, or cancellation policies, contact our office at 1-800-384-1101. This course qualifies for NASBA continuing professional education credit. CountingWorks, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org. Strengthen Your Understanding of International Tax Residency Rules Start Resident and Nonresident Aliens Status and learn how residency classifications, physical presence tests, and filing exceptions affect federal tax compliance for international taxpayers.