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How do I amend my 2023 Idaho state tax return to correct my Child and Dependent Care deduction?

by TurboTax•2• Updated 6 months ago

Due to a TurboTax error, some customers received a larger Child and Dependent Care deduction than allowed on their Idaho tax return. As a result, these customers underpaid their Idaho state taxes.

If we notified you, we recommend you submit an amended state tax return as soon as possible to avoid additional penalties and interest on the unpaid balance.

Please select your version of TurboTax below and follow the instructions.

  1. Write down the original refund or balance due amount for your Idaho income taxes. We recommend you check the paper/PDF copy of your return, or your banking records to verify the correct amount.
  2. Log in to the TurboTax account where you prepared your 2023 return. In Tax Home, scroll down to Your tax returns & documents, and choose 2023. If you have not already done so, we recommend that you print a copy of your original 2023 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 2023 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 2023 return(s) you want to amend screen, select 2023 Idaho return. Then Continue. Your state refund/balance due tracker will usually reset to $0. This is normal.
  7. On the Let’s get your state taxes done right screen, select Continue.
  8. On the Let’s amend your state taxes screen, select Amend next to Idaho.
  9. On the Your 2023 Idaho Return screen, select Continue.
  10. On the Let’s Amend Your Idaho Return screen, select Yes, let’s amend and get it done (Recommended), then Continue.
  11. On the Amend Return Instructions screen, select Continue.
  12. On the Amend Return Reason screen, select from the drop down list Other, then select Continue. 
  13. On the Tell Us Why You’re Amending screen, enter “TO CORRECT CHILD AND DEPENDENT CARE DEDUCTION”. Then Done.
  14. On the Payment or Refund Amount screen, confirm the amount is the same as the amount from step 1. Correct if needed. Then Continue.
  15. On the Balance Due screen, select Continue.
  16. On the Let’s Make Sure You’re Ready to Review screen, select Yes, I’ve entered everything and let’s review. Then Continue.
  17. On the Ready to Review Your State Return screen, select Continue. 
  18.  On the Smart Check Result screen, select Continue. 
  19. On the Check This Entry screen, make any corrections and then select Continue.
  20. On the Review Your Return screen, select Continue.
  21. On the Run State Review Again screen, select Done With Review
  22. On the Let’s amend your state taxes screen, select Continue.
  23. On the Let's get ready to file screen, select Check my Return.
  24. On the This year's recap screen, select Skip recap.
  25. On the Time to put it all together for one last look screen, select Continue.
  26. On the We Just need your OK on a couple of things screen, click each of the sections and fill out the pop ups and then Continue.
  27. On the Great job so far! screen, select Continue.
  28. On the Just one more step and we’ll file your return screen, select Start by Step 3. 
  29. On the We determined the easiest way to file screen, Change the 2023 Federal return to File by mail and save and then Continue.
    NOTE: You are only changing your state tax return. Please do not refile your Federal Return.
  1. On the Now, it’s time to download and print your returns screen, select Download, then Continue.
  2. On the You did it screen, select I’m done.
  3. Once your tax return has been printed, you need to sign, date, and mail the amended Idaho return. The mailing address, balance due and filing instructions are included on the File by Mail Instructions for your 2023 Idaho Amended Tax Return.
    NOTE: Be sure to Print and Save the amended return for your records.

If you have questions, call 844-333-2161 (Monday–Friday, 6 AM to 6 PM MT) to speak with a specialist. Mention 2023 Idaho Child and Dependent Care Deduction so they know what you’re calling about.

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