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New Member
posted Jun 1, 2019 8:16:36 AM

I put to apply my refund to next year's tax return but I changed my mind. How can I change it?

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Level 15
Jun 1, 2019 8:16:39 AM

If you have already filed & your return has been accepted, you cannot change it.  

If your return has not been filed yet, you can go back & remove the amount.

To add, change or delete a current year federal tax refund to next year's taxes:

  • Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business)
  • Click on Other Tax Situations
  • Under Additional Tax Payments
  • On Apply Refund to Next Year, click on the start or update button

If your return has not been filed & you applied a state refund to next years taxes, go back through your state interview.

Level 15
Mar 29, 2022 6:52:37 AM

@AJJP3845  You posted on someone else's post that asked a different question.  Did you file a Federal return?  You cannot just file a State return without filing a Federal return.  

 

The TurboTax state program is designed to transfer information from your federal return. For this reason, TurboTax state isn't sold as a standalone tax-preparation product.

 

You can use TurboTax to prepare and file your federal return without your statebut not the other way around.

 

Can I prepare and file just my state return using TurboTax?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/filing-and-paying-taxes/help/can-i-prepare-and-file-just-my-state-return-using-turbotax/00/26408

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Level 15
Jun 1, 2019 8:16:39 AM

If you have already filed & your return has been accepted, you cannot change it.  

If your return has not been filed yet, you can go back & remove the amount.

To add, change or delete a current year federal tax refund to next year's taxes:

  • Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business)
  • Click on Other Tax Situations
  • Under Additional Tax Payments
  • On Apply Refund to Next Year, click on the start or update button

If your return has not been filed & you applied a state refund to next years taxes, go back through your state interview.

New Member
Mar 29, 2022 3:19:46 AM

I am inquiring about only filing my State Income Tax Return.

Level 15
Mar 29, 2022 6:52:37 AM

@AJJP3845  You posted on someone else's post that asked a different question.  Did you file a Federal return?  You cannot just file a State return without filing a Federal return.  

 

The TurboTax state program is designed to transfer information from your federal return. For this reason, TurboTax state isn't sold as a standalone tax-preparation product.

 

You can use TurboTax to prepare and file your federal return without your statebut not the other way around.

 

Can I prepare and file just my state return using TurboTax?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/filing-and-paying-taxes/help/can-i-prepare-and-file-just-my-state-return-using-turbotax/00/26408

Level 1
Mar 4, 2025 10:22:13 PM

I accidentally applied my state return to next year, when i wanted a refund payment this year.  I’m in Minnesota.  When this happened to you, were you able to fix it easily?

Expert Alumni
Mar 5, 2025 6:25:09 AM

Can you clarify if you already filed your return?

Level 1
Mar 5, 2025 2:00:34 PM

Yes.  I filed it accidentally, yesterday.  I’m guessing I just need to file an amended state return

Expert Alumni
Mar 5, 2025 3:11:25 PM

You should probably just call them.

 

Here's where to contact the Minnesota Department of Revenue.

 

@twebb0710