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F1 VISA FILED AS RESIDENT

MANI1346 — Thu, 01 May 2025 14:16:54 GMT

I am currently on an F-1 visa and recently realized that I mistakenly filed my tax return as a resident instead of a nonresident. I understand that I need to file an amended return to correct this error.

Could you please guide me through the process step by step? I want to ensure that I complete everything correctly and avoid making another mistake.

Thank you very much for your time and assistance.

Re: F1 VISA FILED AS RESIDENT

Vanessa A — Thu, 01 May 2025 14:30:12 GMT

You will need to file form 1040NR to correct this. TurboTax does not support the 1040NR, but our partner Sprintax does and can help with your non resident return.

Re: F1 VISA FILED AS RESIDENT

rjs — Thu, 01 May 2025 16:54:42 GMT

If you incorrectly filed Form 1040 and you should have filed Form 1040-NR instead, you will have to file an amended return, Form 1040-X, and attach your Form 1040-NR tax return. Follow the instructions under "Resident and nonresident aliens" on page 2 of the IRS Instructions for Form 1040-X.

Re: F1 VISA FILED AS RESIDENT

MANI1346 — Sun, 04 May 2025 14:53:36 GMT

Thanks a lot, I am confused, 1040-X should be filed for incorrect one, 1040? and should be paper filed or efiled? Could please give me more details.

Re: F1 VISA FILED AS RESIDENT

rjs — Sun, 04 May 2025 16:25:41 GMT

Yes, you file Form 1040-X to override the incorrect Form 1040 that you filed. Attach the new Form 1040-NR tax return to the 1040-X. You have to paper file.

Re: F1 VISA FILED AS RESIDENT

MANI1346 — Sun, 04 May 2025 23:24:18 GMT

Thanks , However, after recalculating my tax liability using the correct Form 1040-NR, I understand that I will likely owe taxes, so should I mention all numbers, my refund, the amount I will owe in part of explanation?

Re: F1 VISA FILED AS RESIDENT

rjs — Mon, 05 May 2025 00:46:30 GMT

It's probably a good idea to show your refund from the original 1040 tax return, the amount owed on the 1040-NR, and the total amount that you now owe.