How do I amend my 2022 tax return to correct taxable dependent care benefits?

1. Write down the original refund or balance due amount(s) for your Federal and State, if applicable, income taxes. We recommend you check the paper/PDF copy of your return(s), or your banking records to verify the correct amount.
2. Sign in to the TurboTax account where you prepared your 2022 return. In Tax Home, scroll down to Your tax returns & documents, and choose 2022. If you have not already done so, we recommend that you print a copy of your original 2022 tax return for your records by selecting Download/print return (PDF).
3. Select Amend (change) return and then select Amend Using TurboTax Online.
4. On the OK, let’s get a kickstart on your 2022 amended return screen, choose TurboTax sent me an email, then Continue.
5. On the What did we contact you about? screen, choose Something else then Continue.
6. On the Tell us which 2022 return(s) you want to amend screen, select 2022 Federal return, then Continue. Your federal refund/balance due tracker will usually reset to $0, this is normal.

Note: If you have a state return, also select 2022 state return and go through the state amendment steps.

7. On the Here’s the info for your amended federal return screen, select Done.
8. On the Tell us why you’re amending your return screen, enter TO CORRECT THE CHILD AND DEPENDENT CARE TAXABLE BENEFITS, then Continue.
9. On the Let’s confirm your mailing address screen, confirm your mailing address, then Continue.
10. On the Do you want to designate $3 to a presidential campaign fund? screen, select your answer and then Continue.
11. On the Do any of these less common situations apply to you? Screen, select None of these apply to me, then Continue.
12. On the Let’s confirm your Social Security number and birth date screen, check the information and then Continue.
13. On the Accuracy’s everything. Time for a quick review. screen, select Check my info.
14. On the Your federal return’s in great shape screen, select Continue.
15. If you do not have a state return, skip to step 16.

To amend your state return, go through these steps:

1. On the Let’s get your state taxes done right screen, select Continue.
2. On the Let’s amend your state taxes screen, select Amend next to the state.
3. Continue through the state screens and answer any state specific questions until you reach the Let’s Make Sure You’re Ready to Review screen, select Yes, I’ve entered everything and let’s review. Then Continue.
4. On the Ready to Review Your State Return screen, select Continue.
5. On the Smart Check Results screen, select Continue.

16. On the Smartcheck results screen, select Continue.
17. On the Let’s get your return ready to file screen, select Check my return.
18. On the Just about ready to file. But first… screen, select Continue.
19. On the Let’s take care of these details now screen, select Review and fix any errors.

Note: You may get a Not Eligible for Electronic Filing screen. This is normal for those states that do not accept amended returns electronically.

20. On the We still have a couple details to button up screen, select Continue.
21. On the Here are the numbers for your amended return screen, your federal and, if applicable, state balance due will be displayed. Select Continue.
22. Follow the instructions to e-file your returns. If your state does not accept electronically filed returns, you will need to sign, date and mail the amended return. The mailing address and balance due are included on the File by Mail Instructions for your 2022 State Amended Tax Return, if applicable.

Note: Be sure to Print and Save the federal and state amended returns for your records.

1. Write down the original refund or balance due amount(s) for your Federal and State, if applicable, income taxes. We recommend you check the paper/PDF copy of your return(s), or your banking records to verify the correct amount.
2. Launch TurboTax and open your 2022 return.
3. Before you make any changes, select File and Save As... then add Amended 2022 return to the file name to preserve your original return.
4. Select Online and Check for Updates. Allow the program to update, if any are available.

Note: Check your refund/balance due on your return.

• If the state amount is the same as you wrote down in step 1, you will only need to amend your federal tax return. No state amendment is needed.
• If the state amount is different, you will need to amend your federal and state tax returns.

5. Select the Federal Taxes tab, (Personal tab if you’re using Home & Business), and then select Other Tax Situations. You may be asked to answer a few preliminary questions before you see a list of categories. Scroll down to Other Tax Forms select Start next to Amend a Return.
6. On the We’ll help you change (amend) your return screen, select Continue.
7. On the Did you already file your return? screen, select Yes, I’ve already filed my return. Then select I was contacted by TurboTax and told I may need to amend for some other reason. Then select Continue.

Note: The refund meters will reset to -0-; this is normal.

8. On the What do you need to change on your return? screen, scroll down to the bottom and select Done.
9. On the Do you still receive your mail at this address? screen, verify your mailing address then select Continue.
10. On the Do you want to designate $3 to a presidential campaign fund? screen, select your answer and then Continue.
11. On the Special Situation on Your Amended Return screen, select Continue.
12. On the Why did you need to amend your return? screen, enter TO CORRECT CHILD AND DEPENDENT CARE TAXABLE BENEFITS, then Continue.
13. On the Let’s make sure your taxes are correct screen, select Continue.
14. On the Let’s Check These Entries screen, select Check Entries. Answer any questions and then select Continue.
15. On the Run Smart Check Again screen, answer any additional questions then select Done.
16. If, based on step 4, you do not need to amend your state return, go to step 17.

On the Let’s work on your state return screen, select Continue and then Edit next to the state.

• On the Let’s Amend Your State Return screen, select Yes, let’s amend and get it done (Recommended), then Continue.
• Continue through the state screens and answer any state specific questions until you reach the Let’s Make Sure You’re Ready to Review screen. Select Yes, I’ve entered everything and let’s review then Continue.
• On the Ready to Review Your State Return screen, select Continue.
• On the Smart Check Complete screen, select Continue.
• On the You’re Done with 2022 State screen, select Done With States.

17. On the Let’s make sure your taxes are correct screen, select Continue.

Note: You may see a screen Not Eligible for Electronic Filing. This is normal for those states that do not accept amended returns electronically.

18. On the Your Amended Return Summary screen, review the changes and select Continue.
19. On the You’re Done! Print and Mail Your Returns screen, follow the instructions to print and save the amended returns. To electronically file the amended return, follow the instructions at the bottom of the screen and select the File tab to continue.
20. On the Let’s get ready to file your taxes screen, select Continue.
21. On the E-file Your Federal Return for FREE screen, follow the instructions to e-file your amended Federal, and if applicable, state return.
22. If you cannot e-file the state return, you need to sign, date and mail the amended return. The mailing address and balance due are included on the File by Mail Instructions for your 2022 State Amended Tax Return.

Note: Be sure to Print and Save the amended return for your records.