F1 Student Filed Resident Tax Return by Mistake Using TurboTax – How to Correct?

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April 24, 2025
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Hi TurboTax Community,
I need some guidance regarding my son's tax filing. He is currently in the U.S. on an F1 visa and working under OPT. Unfortunately, he mistakenly filed a resident tax return (Form 1040) using TurboTax, but as an F1 student, he should have filed Form 1040-NR as a nonresident.
My questions are:
1.Since TurboTax does not support Form 1040-NR, how can he amend or correct his tax return?
• Will he still receive a refund from Turbo tax for the fees he paid?
• Which software is best suited for preparing and filing Form 1040-NR?
• Can he claim the U.S.-Bangladesh tax treaty benefit as a student under OPT while filing Form 1040-NR?

Any help or advice on how to proceed would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you in advance.

Vanessa A

If he is a Non Resident Alien, then he needs to file a 1040 NR to correct the filing of the 1040. Our partner Sprintax does and can help with your non resident return. They will be better able to answer any questions regarding his return.

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