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Returning Member
posted Sep 28, 2021 12:55:01 AM

Can I amend a state tax return which has never been filed?

I’m trying to file MA state tax return 2020 before the extension ends.
But maybe because my federal tax return was amended, I can’t create a state tax return with Turbotax now but only the amended one.
I wonder if it's okay to mail the amended state tax return while the original one has never been filed? Many thanks!

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Level 15
Sep 28, 2021 1:57:36 AM

you can't amend a return that has never been filed. what you are actually doing is submitting an original. can't say if the state would allow e-filing. if not, then mailing it but be sure to use a method where you can either track the return or get proof of delivery.

Returning Member
Sep 28, 2021 5:42:03 AM

Thank you for your reply.
The problem is I couldn’t manage to create an original state tax return with Turbotax now (the downloaded Form 1-NR/PY is marked as “Amended return due to federal change” on page 1)
Should I mail this version as my state tax return? Or what should I do? :(