This article is for information only and is not tax advice.
Sprintax Calculus asks whether you have been present, or expect to be present, in the US during 2026. Answer Yes if you were physically in the US at any time between January 1 and December 31, 2026. This includes days you have already spent in the US and days you plan to spend in the US before the end of the year.
Answer No only if both of these apply. You were not in the US at any time in 2026. You do not expect to be in the US before December 31, 2026.
How do I know if I was present in the US?
You are present in the US on any day you are physically in the US at any time during that day. A part day, such as the day you arrive or the day you leave, counts as a day of presence. One day in the US is enough to answer Yes.
When do I answer Yes or No?
| Your situation in 2026 | Your answer |
|---|---|
| You have been in the US at any point in 2026 up to the date you answer. | Yes |
| You left the US earlier in 2026 and do not plan to return. | Yes |
| You are outside the US but plan to arrive before December 31, 2026. | Yes |
| You have not been in the US in 2026 and have no plans to arrive before December 31, 2026. | No |
What happens after I answer Yes?
Calculus may ask you follow-up questions about your presence and your immigration status. These can include your first entry date, your current immigration status and its expiry date, and your visits to the US. Calculus may also ask for your days of presence in the US. Enter the dates and days exactly as they are in your records.
How is this question different from the 31 days question?
This question asks whether you have been, or will be, in the US at all in 2026. Calculus asks a separate question about whether you stayed, or plan to stay, in the US for less than 31 days in total. Answer each question separately.
Why does Calculus ask about my presence in the US?
Calculus uses your answers in Step 1 Residency to decide whether you are a resident or a nonresident for tax purposes. One of the tests used for this decision is the IRS substantial presence test, which is based on the days you are physically in the US. Answer all residency questions accurately so Calculus can determine your status correctly.
What if my plans change?
If your plans change, update your answer so that it matches the days you actually spend in the US. Contact the administrator who manages Calculus at your institution if you cannot change an answer.
What are the key facts about the presence in the US question?
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does the question ask? | Whether you have been present, or expect to be present, in the US during 2026. |
| Which dates does it cover? | January 1 to December 31, 2026. |
| When do I answer Yes? | When you were in the US at any time in 2026, or expect to be in the US before the end of the year. |
| When do I answer No? | When you were not in the US in 2026 and do not expect to be. |
| Does a part day count? | Yes. Any day you are physically in the US at any time during that day counts. |
| Is this the same as the 31 days question? | No. This question asks about any presence. The 31 days question asks about your total days. |
| Why does Calculus ask this? | Calculus uses your presence to determine whether you are a resident or a nonresident for tax purposes. |