F1 VISA FILED AS RESIDENT

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May 1, 2025
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I am currently on an F-1 visa and recently realized that I mistakenly filed my tax return as a resident instead of a nonresident. I understand that I need to file an amended return to correct this error.

Could you please guide me through the process step by step? I want to ensure that I complete everything correctly and avoid making another mistake.

Thank you very much for your time and assistance.

Vanessa A

You will need to file form 1040NR to correct this. TurboTax does not support the 1040NR, but our partner Sprintax does and can help with your non resident return.

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rjs

Employee

If you incorrectly filed Form 1040 and you should have filed Form 1040-NR instead, you will have to file an amended return, Form 1040-X, and attach your Form 1040-NR tax return. Follow the instructions under "Resident and nonresident aliens" on page 2 of the IRS Instructions for Form 1040-X.

MANI1346Author

Thanks a lot, I am confused, 1040-X should be filed for incorrect one, 1040? and should be paper filed or efiled? Could please give me more details.

rjs

Employee

Yes, you file Form 1040-X to override the incorrect Form 1040 that you filed. Attach the new Form 1040-NR tax return to the 1040-X. You have to paper file.