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# Filing an Amended Individual State Tax Return

If you need to correct a state individual tax return filed through TaxAct, follow the steps below to prepare and file an amended return.  

1. Obtain a copy of the original return. See the FAQ [How to Obtain a Copy of a Tax Return](https://support.taxact.com/support/1419/how-to-obtain-a-copy-of-a-tax-return) for details. 
2. Determine the specific updates or corrections needed for your original return.
3. Open your return and update or correct the relevant information.
   - Note: If you’ve already amended your federal return, those changes may automatically carry over to the state return.
4. Go to the **State** tab, select the relevant state, then click **Amended Return**.
5. Follow the interview process to enter or review the appropriate information.
6. To file, click on the Filing tab and select Efile return (listed below are the states that accept e-filed amended returns). 
   - If the state is not listed, select Mail-Paper Return and follow the instructions to print and mail your amended return.(if available).
   - When paper-filing a return, make sure to include any supporting documents (e.g., corrected Forms W-2, 1099, etc.) as required by your state.

 **Supported States** If you are filing an amended return for the current filing year, you can e-file amended returns for the states listed below. Amended returns for states not listed below, and prior year amended returns are required to be paper-filed.

- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- District of Columbia
- Delaware
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Massachusetts
- Maine
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Oklahoma
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin

 **Related Links**

- [Form 1040-X – Filing an Amended Individual Tax Return ](https://support.taxact.com/support/637/form-1040-x-filing-an-amended-individual-federal-tax-return)
- [Access Prior Year Tax Returns](https://www.taxact.com/products/prior-years)