Process dual-status returns
- SelectFile, thenClient Properties.
- Use the1040dropdown list to select the client's residence status at the end of the year:
- SelectIndividual (1040)if the client was a U.S. resident at the end of the year.noteThe application will complete Form 1040 and a statement form 1040NR.
- SelectNonresident Alienif the client was a U.S. nonresident at the end of the year.noteThe application will complete Form 1040NR and a statement form.
- In the Nonresident Alien folder, go to theDualStatscreen and mark theDual-status tax yearcheckbox.
- On theDualStatscreen, enter income, adjustments, deductions, and withholdings for the statement period.
- Choose how to enter statement period information:
- Enter a percent inStatement period percentageto apply it to all return income, adjustments, deductions, and withholdings.noteBy entering a percent here, you'll turn off the remaining fields on this screen.
- Enter statement period income, adjustments, deductions, and withholdings in eitherAmountorPercentage (xxx.xx).noteIf you enter aPercentage, it will be applied to the applicable income, adjustments, deductions, and withholdings reported on the return.