I'm a non-residential F1 student but I think I got the AOTC. I don't apply it and I am not eligible to get AOTC. How can I pay back to them?

You can pay the IRS back by filing a corrected return.  The IRS will then send you a bill for what you owe them.  

If you are on an F1 student visa and have been here less than 5 years or part years, you must file nonresident returns.  TurboTax is only for US citizens and US residents.

TurboTax does not handle nonresident returns, however TurboTax partners with Sprintax who can help you file a correct nonresident return.

If you incorrectly filed a return with TurboTax, please see the following steps to correct it.

You can use the steps here below to amend from 1040 resident return and file a correct 1040NR, AFTER the IRS has accepted your return and you've received a refund (or pay tax due). You will need to have your correct tax return prepared as a 1040NR. TurboTax does support nonresident returns however  we partner with Sprintax and they can help you with a 1040NR.  

After your 1040NR is complete, print your 1040NR with Sprintax; do not e-file it..  You must mail the 1040NR along with the amended return Form 1040X   Please print Form 1040X from the IRS website,

Per IRS Form 1040X instructions,  page 7:  

To amend and file the correct return, do the following:     

• Enter your name, current address, and social security number (SSN) or individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) on the front of Form 1040X.   

• Don’t enter any other information on page 1. Also, don’t complete Parts I or II on page 2 of Form 1040X.   

• Enter in Part III the reason why you are filing Form 1040X.    

• Complete a new or corrected return, Form 1040NR,   

• Across the top of the new or corrected return, write “Amended.”    

• Attach the new or corrected return to the back of Form 1040X.   

**Make sure you check the box to show the tax year that you are amending on Form 1040X.   Make sure you sign your 1040X and 1040NR. 

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