Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Substantial Presence

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the substantial presence test as it applies to determining if a non U.S. citizen is a resident alien for U.S. tax purposes?

A) To be treated as a resident alien, an individual must be physically present in the United States for 183 days in the current year.
B) To be treated as a resident alien, an individual must be physically present in the United States for 183 days in the current year and each of the prior two years.
C) To be treated as a resident alien, an individual must be physically present in the United States for 183 days using a formula that includes the current year and the prior two years.
D) To be treated as a resident alien, an individual must be physically present in the United States for 183 days using a formula that includes the current year and the prior year.