broc2
Returning Member

State tax filing

that was not my question.   I pay only estimated taxes and due to an unwarranted deduction on original filing,  I received a full refund of all taxes paid, whereas, I actually owed a small amount.  In trying to rectify,   I do not see where/how to indicate this refund in amended form 540.   As I see it, I can either 1. go to forms and override the estimated tax I paid to reflect 0 on amended form 540  or B)  complete the 540 to reflect the amount I should have paid had the refund not occurred,  then reconcile on the attached form CA schedule X line 2,  by adding in the amount of "overpaid tax" from original 540.  perhaps there's another option.   input appreciated re: correct way to proceed