Amending and adding an Education Credit

[lomnell]

I was a full time College Student in 2019. When I filed my 2019 taxes I didn't realize there were education credits, and am now trying to take advantage of them. I paid about $2000 in taxes for the 2019 tax year. With the Lifetime Learning credit it would reduce the amount of tax I should have owed by about $1500. If I amend my tax return, would that mean the IRS would refund that amount, and, if so, how do I mark this on my 1040-X form?

[KatrinaB48]

You cannot change a return to indicate that it is an amended return (Form 1040X). You must follow the directions in this TurboTax FAQ to file an amended return. The amount of additional refund you will receive on your amended return depends on the amount of tax liability you had on your original return. When you file your amended return the result will be the amount of refund you can expect to receive. 

Note: You should wait until your original return has been processed to file an amended return and you must mail the amendment.