Hello ReneeM7122,
My federal return was rejected because of form 8862 needed to be filled out (1st time). After doing the correction in TT the form 8862 had part IV filled out (American Opportunity Tax Credit) so I thought I was done. Rejected again. Redoing my tax return in TT form 8862 not only had part IV filled out but also part III (other dependent credit).
So how part III was not filled out doing the correction the first time - I don't know. All I really know now for sure is that the IRS has accepted my return now.
I made the mistake of using the American Opportunity Tax Credit for 5 years with one dependent. Of course I got denied that year but got it all straightened out. The IRS sent me a letter in Sept 2020 stating that I needed to file form 8862 out to claim both credits in the future. I was focused only on the American Opportunity Tax Credit which TT did complete part IV doing the correction. Since part III was blank that is why my return was rejected again. Wish I would of caught it then but everything is fine now. Thanks
