DaveF1006
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Deductions & credits

Have you claimed it in four years prior to now? if so, then yes you will need to amend your return and change that answer to "yes" you have claimed it 4 years consecutive in your prior year's return. Then your credit will change to a lifetime Learning credit based on that answer. here are the instructions how to amend your 2019 return.

 

  1. ign in to TurboTax.
  2. Scroll down to Your tax return & documents (you may need to select Show), select 2019 and then Amend (change) return.
  3. Select Amend using TurboTax Online.
  4. Carefully follow the instructions. Don't worry if your refund changes to $0. This is normal on amended returns.
  5. When finished, we'll give you instructions for printing and mailing your amended return as amendments can't be e-filed.
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