How do I amend my GA State tax for the SALT limitations?

[MelindaS1]

You can follow the below steps from the TurboTax help article created for the GA SALT limitation issue:

If we notified you, we recommend you amend your return as soon as possible. Be sure to amend your return and pay the additional tax due prior to April 15, 2026 to avoid penalties and interest on the underpayment of tax.

To correct your return, please follow the steps below:

1. Use TurboTax to amend your state tax return.
2. Enter “TO CORRECT GEORGIA SALT LIMITATION” as the reason for amending.
3. Follow the instructions provided by TurboTax to e-file the amended state tax return before April 15, 2026.
4. After amending your return, pay any additional tax due on the Georgia Tax Center (GTC) website. Make your payment by April 15, 2026 to avoid penalties and interest on the underpayment of tax.
5. Save a copy of your amended state tax return for your records.

If you have questions, call 844-333-2161 (8 AM to 12 AM ET, 7 days a week) to speak with an expert. Mention 2025 Georgia SALT Limitation so they know what you’re calling about.

[woohah]

The video and instructions look NOTHING like what I see on my screen. You guys are a joke. Someone needs to fix this immediately. 

[woohah]

Finally had to go back, undo the filing and redo the amend. Now I am stuck on the Federal being tied to the Amend and it's not letting me file any longer. I paid GA what I owed, but now I need to get this part filed properly. How do I fix this on my file so I can send it in? I chose state amend and nothing on Federal. 

[MelindaS1]

Can you start by telling me which version of the program you're using, TurboTax Online, Mobile, or TurboTax Desktop? If Desktop, which edition you're using (i.e. Home and Business or Premier). Then, I'll be able to troubleshoot the steps more easily of amending your state tax return.

Also, when you say it's not letting you file any longer, which screen title are you on, and what specific error message are you seeing?

Can you clarify how your federal is tied to the amend? You're correct that you wouldn't want to select anything on Federal, and you'd only want to choose state amendment here.

Sometimes state amended returns cannot be e-filed without an attached federal amended return. In the Georgia SALT amendment instructions, Step 3 says "Follow the instructions provided by TurboTax to e-file the amended state tax return before April 15, 2026." - Is it possible there are additional instructions for e-filing the state return separately that were sent to your e-mail? 

Possible troubleshooting options:

A) If Federal 1040-X has been added somehow, it could prevent the Georgia amended return from being e-filed. To remove the 1040-X: 
1. Under Do you need to change anything else? select Never mind, I don't need to amend.

2. Alternatively, you can also exit the screen without saving the amendment.

B) You also can try un-doing and re-doing your amended state return from the beginning:

State Amendments

The best way to "unamend" your state return is to go through your state return from the beginning and keep your eyes peeled for amend-related screens or questions.

The amend question usually appears right at the beginning or towards the end of the state interview (never in the middle).

Correct any entries that have to do with an amended return, for example:

• Answer No when asked if you want to amend.
  • However, in a few state programs, you have to answer Yes to the amend question so you can revisit the screens that contain the information you want to delete.
• Clear any amend-related checkboxes you see.
• Delete entries in the tax year field.

C) From there, you can re-add the state amended return using the state amendment FAQ steps.

See also: How do I e-file my state after I already filed my federal?

Please tag @MelindaS1 in your responses so I can be notified right away when you have a follow-up comment. I appreciate all your resilience while this gets sorted out.