Can I amend just my state tax form and skip having to wait until 02/08/19 when the 1040X form for a federal tax return is ready?

[Texas Roger · Accepted solution]

You must wait and amend your federal return first. When you make changes to a federal return, it can affect entries on your state return. 

[CleoHere]

@Texas Roger  - somewhat related question ... Should I wait until I hear back on my federal amendment before filing the state amendment, in case there are any issues to be remedied?  Thanks.

[Texas Roger]

No. It can take up to 16 weeks for the federal amended return to be processed so just go ahead and file the state and federal amended returns at the same time.