CT-1040X Schedule CT: Confusion about dependent question (original return vs amended return)

[Dgua54811]

Hello, I need clarification regarding my Connecticut amended return (Form CT-1040X for 2022).

In my original 2022 federal Form 1040, I did not claim any dependents. I am now filing an amended return to add my mother as a qualifying dependent and change my filing status to Head of Household.

On Schedule CT (Dependent section), I see the following:

1. A question that asks:
   “Did you claim at least one dependent on your 2022 federal Form 1040?”
   (This appears to refer to the original return.)
2. A table that asks me to provide information for dependents claimed on the 2022 federal Form 1040.

However, TurboTax has automatically filled this section with my mother’s information (from the amendment), and the answer to question 1 is marked as “Yes.”

This creates confusion, since I did not claim any dependents on my original 2022 return.

My questions are:

• Should question 1 be answered “No” based on the original return?
• Should the dependent table be left blank (since no dependents were claimed on the original return), or should it include my mother as part of the amendment?
• If the software is auto-filling this incorrectly, what is the correct way to fix this before mailing?

I want to make sure the form accurately reflects both the original return and the amendment.

Thank you.

[DianeW777]

Here are the answers to your questions for your amended Connecticut (CT) return. The amendment is being handled correctly and you should proceed to complete your amended return.

1. Should question 1 be answered “No” based on the original return? The answer should be Yes. The Schedule CT-Dependents is being attached to the amendment and must be answered for the amended actions.
2. Should the dependent table be left blank (since no dependents were claimed on the original return), or should it include my mother as part of the amendment? It should include your mother as part of the amendment.
3. If the software is auto-filling this incorrectly, what is the correct way to fix this before mailing? No the software is filling this out correctly.