Yes, you can file the state return with the correct information and then amend the federal. You are correct, she was not a FL resident, just working there temporarily. Claiming herself, she qualifies for the tuition credit and the stimulus that was missed.
You do not need to send the amended federal return to the state.
Once your return is accepted and the finances are settled, you can file an amended return.
- Save a copy of the original return before doing an amended return. See:
- Track amended return status online. Taxpayers can track the status of their amended tax return in English and Spanish using Where’s My Amended Return? Amended returns take up to 16 weeks to process and up to three weeks from the date of mailing to show up in the system.
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