On my prior year return, I submitted my 1098-T in order to get the AOTC because my tuition far exceeded my scholarships.
This year I got my 1098-T, and i saw no charges on it, although I paid in 2017. I now realize that my 2016 1098-T included my 2017 charges on it, and it had box 7 checked.
I am wanting to take the AOTC again this year. What would i have to do to take it? Will I need to file an amended return to lower the tuition amount from last year, so that I can report the charges in 2017? Would that be unnecessary if it wouldn't affect the refund I received (because even with the reduced number, I would still get the full credit)?
