It sounds like you’re saying you e-filed a return through TurboTax and received the e-mail (from the IRS which comes through our system) saying it was accepted. Is this the case? If so, I’m curious about what income (and from where) you reported on this return…
Regardless, it’s an incorrect tax result, and on the wrong form. You’ll want your money back if you’re paying tax, and depending on what else is reported (like foreign withholding, for example), the IRS may become curious. (And we don’t want them to be the first people welcoming you to the United States!)
Dave (who is obviously well-versed in this part of the tax code) may weigh in with some thoughts, but at this point I’m thinking the process from this TurboTax discussion is the way to go. You’ll basically zero-out the 1040 with a 1040X (amended return) which really just refers to the 1040NR you’ll also be submitting (showing no U.S. source income in this case, so no tax). Sprintax (here), our 1040NR partner, may have some additional suggestions. Welcome to the U.S. a little in advance, @Bayan!
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