If you end up amending your state tax return and have to repay a portion of the original refund how do you enter the payback amount?

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April 15, 2026
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Original AZ refund was $211. After I amended my AZ tax return it was reduced to $186, so I owe the state of AZ the $25 difference. How do I get TurboTax to accept the negative $25 for line 49, balance of credits?

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CatinaT1

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There are question within the state amendment that will ask the amount of your original refund.

If you want to make changes or add a document to a tax return that has already been filed and accepted by the taxing agency, you should follow these guidelines.

You must first wait until the initial return is completely processed.
You will have to use the same TurboTax account that you used for the original tax return.
Once you begin your amendment, you'll see your original return. 
The refund calculator will start new at $0 and only reflect the changes in the refund or tax due
Only make changes to the areas of your return that need to be corrected.
You have three years from the date you filed your return or two years after you paid the tax due (whichever is later) to file an amendment

Select your product below and follow the instructions.

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