I took the American Opportunity Credit on 2017 return but IRS says I couldn't that I need to file an amendment and take the Lifetime learning credit. How do I do this?

[CherylW]

which version, and are you using Desktop or online?

[rayncody2017]

online. I just downloaded the 2017 amendment software.

[rayncody2017]

2017 was filed last year. I haven't started 2018 yet. the menu on the left hand side doesn't show federal...it wants me to start a new return....can I do the below process anyway?

[CherylW]

are you talking about 2017 or 2018?  If you filed in TurboTax in 2017, the return should be there.  You'll go into your 2017 return from the 2017 program.

[rayncody2017]

I can't find the option. When I search on how to access the prior year return, it says I have to pay before I can see it...the only options on the left are turbotax, tax home, file an extension, intuit account and sign out.

[rayncody2017]

it says welcome back and has my last years info but no option to access 2017 return.

[CherylW]

did you sign in using your username and password?

[CherylW]

Since you've already filed 2017, but I don't know where you are in the process, I've attached instructions for the entire process.

After you finish this step, you'll go to this section to change your AOC to Lifetime:

1.  Click Federal on the left-hand side menu.

2.  Click Deductions & Credits across the top.

3.  Scroll down to Education and click Show more.

4.  Click Start or Revisit by Expenses and Scholarships (Form 1098-T).

The difference between the two credits will be reported on your 1040X.