Can a federal tax refund be amended if the state return is still pending? Or do both, federal and state have to be accepted before amending?

[Critter]

BOTH returns must be fully processed by the taxing authority and the original refunds received before you amend either return.  The amendment process will not even be functional until after 2/12. 

[LinaJ2020]

To amend, come back here after 2/12/2020:

2019 amendment

[Anonymous]

Yes ... I have the same issue right now ... Had a late 1099 come in from TD Ameritrade and now I need to amend but the State is still yet to be accepted .... Waiting ....

[DoninGA]

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@Anonymous wrote:

Yes ... I have the same issue right now ... Had a late 1099 come in from TD Ameritrade and now I need to amend but the State is still yet to be accepted .... Waiting ....

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Before starting to amend the tax return, wait for the tax refund to be received or the taxes due to be paid and processed by the IRS.

See this TurboTax support FAQ on amending a tax return originally completed and filed using the 2020 TurboTax online editions - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/amending/help/how-do-i-amend-my-turbotax-online-return/01/27577

The IRS Form 1040-X for amending a 2020 tax return is scheduled to be available on 02/26/2021 (subject to change)

[Anonymous]

By waiting for my refund and then amending, I'll owe them? Got it...