I accidentally filed 1040 instead 1040NR. I am an F1 visa studnet.

[jess2311]

I accidentally filed form 1040 instead of 1040NR, but I am on an F1 student visa. I need to amend my form to 1040NR, but I'm not sure how to do it since there's no option available. I have already received my federal tax return, which was accepted, and am yet to receive my state tax return. If anyone knows how to amend from 1040 to 1040NR on TURBOTAX, please guide me. Thank you!

[rjs]

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. You cannot do this with TurboTax. Follow the instructions under "Resident and nonresident aliens" on page 2 of the IRS Instructions for Form 1040-X.

TurboTax does not support Form 1040-NR. TurboTax has a partnership with Sprintax to prepare a Form 1040-NR federal tax return and corresponding state tax return for certain categories of nonresident aliens - international students, scholars, and non-resident foreign professionals. Click this link for the details of who can use Sprintax, and to get started.

[jess2311]

oh okay, Thank you! So is it possible for me to fill up on sprintax and generate 1040NR document, print it out and mail it along with https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040x.pdf ?

[rjs]

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@jess2311 wrote:

oh okay, Thank you! So is it possible for me to fill up on sprintax and generate 1040NR document, print it out and mail it along with https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040x.pdf ?

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I'm not familiar with Sprintax, but it appears that you will be able to do that. If you want to make sure, create a Sprintax account and contact their chat support.

[Ahmed18]

Hey! I am im this same situation as you. I also filed the 1040 instead of 1040-NR, as I am on a J-1 visa. Could you please help and guide me as to how did you proceeded ? Here is my contact: [phone number removed]. Please help.

[KrisD15]

As posted earlier, the best place for help would be Sprintax 

You may need to come back here once you get advice from them or whoever helps you with your 1040NR.

TurboTax does not support 1040NR

You may need to file an amended 1040, although the IRS might correct that on their end. They might see the error and send you a letter.