Amend your U.S. nonresident tax return
Need to correct your tax return? Sprintax Returns walks you through every step of Form 1040-X, so you can file with confidence
How does Sprintax Returns help?
Every year, thousands of international students, J-1 participants, scholars and short-term visa holders discover an error on their U.S. tax return. It’s more common than you might think – and Sprintax Returns makes it straightforward to fix.
Our software guides you step-by-step through preparing your amended return (Form 1040-X) online. Answer a few simple questions and we’ll generate the correct documents, ready to file. And if you need to file a federal or state tax return from scratch, Sprintax Returns handles that too, ensuring full IRS compliance.
Quickly create your Sprintax Returns account now to get started.
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Amend my returnDo I need to file an amended tax return?
You might need to file an amended return if:
• You filed using the wrong tax form or residency status
• You left out income, payment documents or received new tax forms after filing
• You’re entitled to deductions or credits you didn’t originally claim
• You filed under the wrong marital status or need to add or remove dependents
Sprintax Returns will guide you through the process of correcting your U.S. tax return, ensuring you have a clean tax record with the IRS.
Super-simple filing
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Create your account
Create your Sprintax Returns account.
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Tell us about you
Provide details about your tax residency, visa program and planned stay in the U.S. by answering a few quick questions.
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We’ll check your tax treaty eligibility
Our software has a built-in knowledge of nonresident tax laws and automatically applies all tax treaty benefits, credits and reliefs.
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E-File your federal return
Eligible nonresidents can e-file their federal return. All other users can download and mail their completed forms to the IRS.
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Print , sign and mail your state return
If you need to file a state return or two, our software will prepare the completed tax forms, ready for download with mailing instructions.
Why file with Sprintax Returns?
Maximise your refund
Our software will apply all eligible tax treaty benefits, credits and reliefs so you don’t pay any more tax than you need to.
Federal e-filing
Many nonresidents will be able to e-file their federal tax return with Sprintax Returns.
Trusted by TurboTax
As the nonresident partner of TurboTax, we will ensure you are taxed correctly, keeping you compliant with the IRS.
‘Round-the-clock support
Have tax questions? The Sprintax Live Chat team is available to support you.
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I was an international student and I used Sprintax for the first time. The system is easy to follow, very clear and when I needed support the team was readily available. Grace Sullivan has been really supportive and quite responsive throughout the whole process.
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Filing my amended tax return through Sprintax was incredibly easy and straightforward. The platform guided me through each step, making the process much less stressful. I want to especially highlight the amazing support I received from the online agent Kate Jackson. Without her help, I wouldn’t have been able to correctly amend my return. She was not only knowledgeable, but also incredibly kind and patient throughout the process. She truly went above and beyond. Kate deserves a lot of appreciation—thank you for making this experience a smooth one!
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My experience has been pretty easy to follow the steps to fill out my tax returns as international student. Sprintax had a lot of instruction videos to follow and they helped a lot. I had to follow up with a question with their customer service and they answered promptly and clearly. I also like the ability amend my previous tax returns.
Your questions, answered
A nonresident alien (NRA) is any individual who is not a U.S. citizen or U.S. national, who does not pass the substantial presence test or the green card test. You can determine your residency status for free with Sprintax Returns. Simply create an account here to get started.
Sprintax Returns was created specifically for nonresident professionals, international students, scholars, teachers and researchers in the U.S. on F, J, M and Q visas. Our software makes it easy for all nonresidents to prepare their U.S. taxes online and stay compliant with IRS tax rules.
Yes. Sprintax is approved by the IRS for federal tax e-filing and many nonresidents will be able to file their 1040-NR tax return without ever having to leave the comfort of their own home!
There are many reasons why you may need to amend your U.S. income tax return. Whatever your tax situation, you can easily amend your tax documents online with Sprintax Returns. To prepare form 1040-X, just create your Sprintax account here or login to get started.
After you file your taxes, it’s possible the IRS may contact you to request some additional documents. While dealing with the tax office is not always easy, the good news is that Sprintax can support you with any additional paperwork required. By signing up for the Sprintax Post-Filing Service, you can request that all additional communication with the IRS is managed by our tax experts on your behalf.
- Federal tax preparation from $54.95
- State tax preparation from $49.95
- State tax return only – $59.95
- Amended returns from $79.95
- Form 8843 – $19.95
- Federal or State Post Filing service – $19.95
- Full Post-Filing Support Service – $29.95
- ITIN Application – $19.95
- FICA Preparation – $19.95
Many nonresidents in the U.S. have FICA (Social Security and Medicare) taxes incorrectly withheld from their wages. If this happens to you, you may be eligible to claim a refund.
When you register with Sprintax, our system will quickly determine whether you qualify for a FICA tax refund.
Please note that a FICA refund claim can only be purchased together with a federal tax return filing.
Yes. Every nonresident who has spent time in the U.S. is required to meet certain tax filing obligations – even if they did not earn any income.
If you have been present in the U.S. during the tax year on F, J, M or Q visa status and did not receive any income, the correct document to file is Form 8843.
This form is an informational statement required by the U.S. government to document your visa status and presence in the country.
You can easily prepare your Form 8843 online with Sprintax.