If you claimed the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) on your tax return in error, and you e-filed your tax return and it was accepted by the IRS, you'll need to amend your income tax return because it will change your refund or amount due. See How to amend (change or correct) a return you've already filed If you didn't e-file your income tax return, you can make the change in TurboTax. Delete Form 8863, Education Credits and 1098-T. Once you do that, re-enter the 1098-T form and don't claim the AOTC. If you're using TurboTax Online software and need to delete a form, click here. If you're using TurboTax CD\Download software and need to delete a form, click here.

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What do I do if I accidentally claimed the American opportunity credit?

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If you claimed the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) on your tax return in error, and you e-filed your tax return and it was accepted by the IRS, you'll need to amend your income tax return because it will change your refund or amount due.

See How to amend (change or correct) a return you've already filed

If you didn't e-file your income tax return, you can make the change in TurboTax. Delete Form 8863, Education Credits and 1098-T. Once you do that, re-enter the 1098-T form and don't claim the AOTC.

If you're using TurboTax Online software and need to delete a form, click here.
If you're using TurboTax CD\Download software and need to delete a form, click here.

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