If I amend my Federal taxes do I have to amend state

[intertax]

If I amend my Federal taxes do I have to amend state every-time? My tax preparer said I do not have to amend state taxes as there will be no changes? But I will be refunding the IRS some money would that affect State taxes?  I would like to say no because of my tax preparer but is this often the case? 

[VolvoGirl]

Depends on why you are amending.  But you don't have to amend state just because you owe on the federal.  But probably for something else.

[Bsch4477]

If there is no change in tax liability for the state you do not have to amend your state return.