How do I amend my 2016 tax return? My educational credits didn't get added to my return so I lost from $2-3000 dollars off my return. I really need the help. Thanks.

[Hal_Al · Accepted solution]

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If Turbotax didn't include the ed credit, it may be because you were not eligible. See

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2956076-why-am-i-receiving-0-return-for-american-opportunity-credi...

 https://www.irs.gov/Individuals/AOTC   

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/llc

A student, under age 24, is only eligible for the refundable portion of the American Opportunity Credit if he supports himself by working. You cannot be supporting yourself on parental support, 529 plans or student loans & grants. You must have actually paid tuition, not had it paid by scholarships & grants.  It is usually best if the parent claims that credit. 

You cannot claim a credit if you are, or can be, claimed as a dependent by someone else.