State tax filing

To amend a 2019 tax return, see the following instructions:

1. Open TurboTax 2019.
   • It's important that you open your 2019 return in your 2019 version of TurboTax. It won't work in other year versions.
2. Select Amend a return (make changes) after it was filed and accepted by the IRS.
3. Select Continue on the We'll help you change (amend) your return screen.
4. On the following screen, Did you already file your return? select Yes, I've already filed my return, then select I need to amend my 2019 return and Continue.
5. Now, make an "amend" copy your return by selecting Save As (Mac: select Duplicate) from the File menu. This preserves the originally-filed return.
   • Name the copy to distinguish it from the original, like 2019 Amended Smith B Form 1040 Return.
6. You should now be working inside the copy you'll be amending. Make your changes. Don't worry if your refund meter drops to 0; this is normal. Your calculations will come out correctly in the end.
7. Select Done when you're finished, and continue through the screens.
8. Follow the instructions to print and mail your amended return.

To track the status of your return, use the IRS's Where's My Amended Return? tracking tool.

Processing times for amended state returns vary from state to state. If it's been more than 12 weeks since you mailed your amended state return, and you haven't heard anything, we suggest you contact your state tax agency.