How do I amend my 2025 tax return to correct the Education Expense?
Due to an error, some TurboTax customers were not given the opportunity to enter certain qualified education expenses. As a result, taxable education distributions may have been overstated, resulting in overpayment of tax.
If we notified you, we recommend you review your return and amend your return as soon as possible, if necessary.
To review your return, follow the steps below:
Review your 2025 education expenses to see if you had any of the following:
Course-related expenses (other than books and materials): Such as lab fees, course fees, and equipment required by the course
Room and board: Housing, meal plans, rent, and food costs while attending school
Computer, software, and internet service: Laptops, desktops, required software subscriptions, and internet access used for education
Special needs expenses: Expenses for services or equipment needed because of a disability
Check if you need to amend your return based on your expenses:
If you had none of these expenses: Stop here. You do not need to amend your return
If you had any of the expenses listed above: Continue with the steps below to amend your tax return
Sign in to TurboTax to amend your federal tax return (and state return, if applicable)
Navigate to the federal Deductions & Credits section and select update next to the Education Expenses and Scholarships interview
Edit the Education summary for each student with unreported expenses
On the Time to enter education expenses screen, add any previously unreported expenses
Complete the interview questions
On the Why did you need to amend your return screen, enter "TO CORRECT EDUCATION EXPENSES" as the explanation
Complete your state amendment, if applicable
Follow the on-screen prompts provided by TurboTax to file your amended federal (and state, if applicable) tax return
Save a copy of your amended tax return(s) for your records
If you have questions, you can call us at 844-333-2161 (Monday–Friday, 5 AM to 5 PM PT). When you speak with a TurboTax expert, mention 2025 Education Expense so they know what you’re calling about.
