Can I amend only the 2020 state return? It was accepted. Every time I try it tells me that the federal return cannot be amended yet because the 1040X is not ready.

Yes, you can amend the state return, if the forms are available for paper print and e-file, without amending the federal return.

In TurboTax, you can amend your state return without filing an amendment for your federal. Select your version for instructions:

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If you need to amend a prior-year state return, click here for more info.

Related Information:

• How to amend (change or correct) a return you already filed
• How do I amend a prior-year state return?

Can I amend the state without amending the federal

The link for TurboTax Expected State Forms Availability follows:

TurboTax Expected State Forms Availability

It says that the MI amended form, MI5530 Amended Return Explanation of Changes, is currently available in Paper Print and E-file status

When filing an amended return, you must show the change in amounts on the specific lines of the form, as well as the reason(s) for amending the return.

[Edited 03/02/2021|2:40 pm pst]