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Topic:  Amending Your State Return


Please follow the instructions below for the version of TaxACT that you are using.

TaxACT Online Deluxe:

  1. Log into your return and print a copy of your original federal and state return. This can be done by clicking the "Print" link, then choosing "Print Return and Instructions" in the popup window that follows.
  2. Make the appropriate corrections to your return.
  3. Click on the "State Q&A" link, then click Continue. Click the Amended Return radio button near the bottom of the list, then click Review Topic.

    **Note: If you do not see the Amended Return option listed, please select "Miscellaneous Topics" as it may be located there.


  4. Follow the Q&A to complete the amended return.

TaxACT Deluxe/Preparer Desktop:

  1. Print a copy of your original federal and state return. This can be done by selecting "File...Print Return" from the menu.
  2. Make the appropriate corrections to your return.
  3. Select "Return...State...State Q&A" from the menu, click Continue, then Click the "Amended Return" radio button near the bottom of the list, then Click Review Topic.

    **Note: If you do not see the Amended Return process listed, please select "Miscellaneous Topics" as it may be located there.


  4. Follow the Q&A to complete the amended return.

TaxACT Standard:

The ability to amend returns (both Federal and State) is only available in our TaxACT Deluxe and Preparer products.


Starting with the 2006 tax return, amended returns can be completed Online by accessing your Online account. There is a one-time fee for accessing your Online account after the electronic filing season for that year is over.

Amended returns for years prior to 2006 can only be completed with the TaxACT Desktop Deluxe Program. To order prior year's programs, please click the link below:
Previous Year's Software


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