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Level 2
posted Aug 21, 2025 9:53:26 PM

Is there a known issue preventing the e-filing of my state tax amendment using TurboTax Desktop 2021 for Windows?

I had to amend my 2021 taxes, which I filed using the TurboTax Windows desktop software. I got most of the way through the amendment and I was told I had to print and send my federal amendment by snail mail, but that I could e-file my Colorado amendment. I proceeded to the next page, where it says, "We're ready to file your taxes". Hitting "Continue" on this page doesn't do anything. Anyone know what might be going on? It doesn't give me the option to do anything other than e-file my Colorado amendment so I'm at a bit of a loss for what to do next.

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Level 15
Aug 22, 2025 5:01:48 AM

You cannot e-file your amended state return.   The only way to file it is by mail.   Print it, sign it and date it in ink, and mail it to the state.

Level 2
Aug 22, 2025 9:27:42 AM

Thanks @xmasbaby0. I guess the message in the software is a little misleading then, because it makes it seem like you can e-file Colorado amendments. Do you know if I'd print and send the same amendment form that I'm sending to the Federal IRS? I'm hoping that's the case because I don't see an option to print anything different.

Level 15
Aug 22, 2025 10:59:42 AM

Federal and state returns go to separate addresses to be processed by completely separate entities.

 

If you are mailing a return to the IR

https://www.irs.gov/filing/where-to-file-paper-tax-returns-with-or-without-a-payment

 

 

For your state return

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/state-taxes/contact-state-department-revenue/L9qVToi02_US_en_US?uid=m6e06um0