Question

Can I amend my federal return ONLY (not state) on TurboTax?

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August 28, 2022
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The change I'm making does not affect my state return. I do not want to amend my state return. TurboTax gives unclear instructions for how to do this.

TurboTax Deluxe Online

Critter-3

First amend the fed then simply skip the state section. In the FILE tab only choose to efile or mail in the fed amended return.

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tpinesAuthor

I can't seem to find the FILE tab for the life of me. Based on my Google search, it sounds like I'm not the only one having this issue. Could you please help?

DoninGA

Employee

@tpines wrote:

I can't seem to find the FILE tab for the life of me. Based on my Google search, it sounds like I'm not the only one having this issue. Could you please help?

Using the TurboTax online editions, Click on File on the left side of the online program screen.

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DoninGA

Employee

If there is no change to the state tax return then there is no need to amend the state return. After you have completed the federal amended return go to the File section of the program and e-file the 2021 amended federal tax return.

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lb93

you stated I do not need to amend my state return if there is no change to the state. I amended Fed because I found a "hidden" treasury direct 1099-int after I filed (they sure do not communicate well). This interest is not taxable by the state although it appears as a "subtraction" from the federal taxable income on the state tax form. So the fact that I sent in an amended 1040 won't matter to the state because it doesn't change my state taxable income? Just checking.

LenaH

It depends. Can you clarify what state return you are filing? Depending on your state, you may need to file an amended return simply because you filed an amended federal return. Also, if your return starts off with your federal adjusted gross income and subtracts out this interest, those amounts on your original state return would not be accurate after you file your 1040-X.

@lb93

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