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Vaku · Mar 28, 2015, 12:42 AM

Hello,

I graduated at the end of 2013, then started my OPT on 2014. Took part on two internships that together lasted about 6 months after that I came back to my country. On March 5,2015 I e-filled through turbo tax a form 1040EZ which now I find out that should had filled a 1040NR. The 1040EZ was accepted and is still being processed.

I have read that I should amend the tax return that was filled but I am confused because TurboTax while it does not offer assistance for 1040NR form it helps you to amend the 1040EZ return. Is this the amended return I should mail with the properly done 1040NR? People say you should amend your return and attach an 1040NR. Maybe I am slow but I don't understand how should I do the amend.

Thanks,
Gus

Vaku · Mar 28, 2015, 05:41 AM

Also how many times can you amend a tax return? What would I have to do in case I need it to amend more than once the same tax return? Are there consequences for amending more than once?

Thanks,

AtlantaTaxExpert · Mar 28, 2015, 04:58 PM

You can amend multiple times. In your case, prepare Form 1040X that shows the difference between the Form 1040EZ and the Form 1040NR-EZ.

If you are from India and did not claim any Earned Income Credit, there may be NO added tax due.

If you are from a country with no tax treaty with the U.S. you probably owe taxes because, unlike Indian students, you CANNOT claim the $6,200 standard deduction.

If you are from a country that has a tax treaty with the U.S. that has a substantial treaty exemption (like Germany with its $9,000 treaty exemption), you may actually get a refund with the amendment.

If you need professional help doing this, email me at the email address in my profile.