Prepare Schedule X / Amended return

  1. Before entering or changing any data, print preview the return.
  2. Go to the
    CAAmd
    screen in the
    Separate Filings
    folder.
  3. Mark the
    Transfer original information
    checkbox to transfer information from the originally filed Form 540 or 540NR to the
    CAAmd
    screen.
    note
    The application uses the information on the
    CAAmd
    screen to calculate the amended Form 540 / 540NR return as well as Schedule X, California Explanation of Amended Return Changes.
  4. After you've used print preview, mark the
    Transfer original information
    checkbox and enter other data in the return.
    note
    • You need to enter the
      Reason(s) for amending
      on the
      CAAmd
      screen to print Schedule X.
    • You can file amended Form 540 and 540NR returns electronically.
    • California Franchise Tax Board doesn't support direct deposit of refund with Schedule X / Amended return.
    • Taxpayer may not use an amended return to change use tax or voluntary contributions.

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