We did not claim college tuition for 2017 and 2018. Can we claim it on our 2019 return?

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No. You cannot put 2017and 2018 education credits on your 2019 return. You can amend your returns for those years to include them.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2566895-what-does-it-mean-to-amend-a-return

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1894381-how-to-amend-change-or-correct-a-return-you-already-filed?jump_to=answer_3288565

A 1040X cannot be e-filed. It must be printed and mailed. It will take about 4 months for the IRS to process an amended return. It is a good idea to use a mailing service that will track it, like UPS or certified mail, so you will know it was received.

Wait about 3 weeks from mailing and you can check the status of your amended return:

https://www.irs.gov/Filing/Individuals/Amended-Returns-(Form-1040-X)/Wheres-My-Amended-Return-1

https://www.irs.gov/filing/individuals/amended-returns-form-1040-x/amended-return-frequently-asked-questions

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