Colorado amended individual return

[BobH]

Colorado requires an explanation for the reason for filing an amended return.  I have not found a good way to do this.  Are there any suggestions?

 

[Abby Normal]

Add a note. Use a Blank Statement on the Elections form. If efiling, attach a PDF of your note.

[mwrightea]

1. I just attach the second page of the 1040Xwith explanation to the CO104X.  My practice is in Colorado

[SaraEA]

For the states, I don't get fancy with the explanation.  Usually nothing more than "change to federal AGI" if that's the case.  Many states want a copy of the federal 1040X anyway, so why repeat yourself.

Ah, it's November, time to breathe.  Quarterlies are filed, sales taxes filed, assessor reports done, most of the extension crowd filed (still about 15 to go, which will get done if they ever get their info to us).  On the agenda for this week:  one estate, two estate extensions (due so late in the year might as well extend them and wait for the 1099s to be issued), clean up desk, sort and file reference material picked up throughout the season, clean out email inbox, take a day or two off.  I love it.  Oh yes, back to the original topic, a couple of amends.  No hurry, no pressure.