Amend an income tax return Correct an income tax return

Follow these steps to amend your tax return. If you’re not changing your tax liability (income, credits, deductions, etc.), contact us.

1. Fill out the correct form for your business.

• C corporation
• S corporation
• Limited Liability Company (LLC) treated as a corporation
• Single Member LLC treated as a corporation

• General Partnership
• Limited Partnership
• Limited Liability Partnership

Reminder:

• Check the amended return box
• Attach amended K-1 for each member, if needed

• Single Member LLC
• LLC treated as a partnership

Reminder:

• Check the amended return box
• Attach amended K-1 for each member, if needed

2. Submit online or by mail:

Online Through your tax representative or tax preparation software Mail Franchise Tax Board
PO Box 942857
Sacramento, CA 94257-0500

Estates and trusts

• Check the amended tax return box
• Complete the entire tax return
• On a separate paper, explain all changes
• Include the estate or trust name and FEIN with each item
• Include an updated California Beneficiary’s Share of Income, Deductions, Credits, etc. (541 Schedule K-1), if needed

Make sure to give a copy of the amended 541 Schedule K-1 to each beneficiary.

Charities and nonprofits

1. Find the form you filed for your charity or nonprofit
2. Check the amended return box
3. Submit online or by mail

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