Why did my State Refund decrease?

[mdsl1806]

I filed my federal and state taxes before realizing there were a few fees I did not initially report in my taxes for my rental property. I began the amendment process, and after adding these fees, the Federal refund increased by $276 and my State refund increased by $51. However, my tax return form does not show this $51 as additional to the original State refund, but as the new, total amount from the State refund.

Can someone help me understand this?

Thank you.

[CatinaT1]

Do not amend your return until the original return has been processed fully.

If you want to make changes or add a document to a tax return that has already been filed and accepted by the taxing agency, you should follow these guidelines. 

• You must first wait until the initial return is completely processed.
• You will have to use the same TurboTax account that you used for the original tax return.
• Once you begin your amendment, you'll see your original return.
• The refund calculator will start new at $0 and only reflect the changes in the refund or tax due
• Only make changes to the areas of your return that need to be corrected.
• You have three years from the date you filed your return or two years after you paid the tax due (whichever is later) to file an amendment

Select your product below and follow the instructions. 

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[mdsl1806]

Hi, thanks for your response!

My refund has been processed and is on its way. When you say completely processed, do you mean having received the money?

I understand everything regarding the calculator starting at $0. However when I am at the summary page before finally submitting the amendment, the federal amount shows the total equaling to the previous amount + the new amended amount. When looking at the state amount, it’s only showing the new amended amount. Not the new amount (original and amended amounts) like the federal did. 

I didn’t make any changes such as adding more income, just expenses. So is this a software bug or is this truly my state refund amount? 

Thank you. 

[DianeW777]

It depends. I would advise to print the return before filing so that you can see the actual return being submitted for amendment.

You have access to all forms when you choose to print your return in TurboTax Online/Mobile.  However you are required to pay before printing, but do not have to file until you are ready.

• Can I print a copy of my return in TurboTax Online before filing?

[mdsl1806]

Hi @DianeW777  - thanks for your reply.

I printed both the original return (after filing) and the amended return (before submitting to file — I won't submit it yet until I understand this correctly).

When looking at the summary on TurboTax Online, I see my federal refund is a total of the original amount (727)  + the amended amount (276). See below:

 

On the printed Amendment, it reflects my original state refund amount (647) + the overpayment/new amount to be refunded (51), but I am not seeing it reflected in the summary on TTO like I do for Federal.

So with this concern, I just want to ensure that the state refund has not decreased from $647 to $51 but is indeed an addition to the original amount since it does not show in the TTO like it does for Federal. I hope I'm making sense.

Thank you!

[DianeW777 · Accepted solution]

Yes, it is in addition to the original refund. The amount previously refunded is 647 is being reflected appropriately on the amendment and the additional refund is $51 making the actual total the combined amount once the amendment was completed.

@mdsl1806 

[mdsl1806]

@DianeW777 - got it, thanks!

So, is it safe for me to submit this amendment now? My federal has been deposited, but I am still waiting on State. If I need to wait for the state to be deposited, I can do so before submitting the amendment.

Thanks again!

[DianeW777]

Yes, you can safely submit your amended return now. The state will reconcile them and you should receive your full refund amount.

@mdsl1806