I filed an amended federal return before working on my state return and the system treats the state return as amended. How do I get around this?

[Critter · Accepted solution]

If you have not mailed in the amended return then ....

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, e.g.:

·         Answer No when asked if you want to amend;

·         Clear any amend-related checkboxes;

·         Delete entries in the tax year field.

·         Note: In a few state programs, you actually have to answer Yes to the amend question so you can revisit the screens that contain the information you want to delete.

If you still can't get rid of your state amendment form, try clearing your state return and starting over.

[kcherr1]

There really is no need to get around this, since the state taxing authority  will treat your state return as the original regardless of it being tagged as an amended return.  As long as your state return is accurate and correct, there will not be an issue. Hope this helps.