After you file

  1. First you need to file the 1040-NR.  You can do that through our partner company Sprintax.  You will not efile the 1040-NR. Do not efile the 1040-NR, you will print it in Step 4.
     
  2. Then manually prepare the 1040-X from the IRS 1040-X site. Fill in the name, SSN/ITIN on the front page and then leave everything blank except the explanation.
     
  3. For the explanation:  Filing 1040NR to replace a 1040  filed in error.
     
  4. Print out the 1040-NR and write on the top of it in RED ink and highlighted:  AMENDED
     
  5. Attach the 1040-NR to the 1040-X and mail it to the IRS at the address on the 1040-X.