INSTRUCTIONS: OHIO AMENDED INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RETURN (Form IT 1040X)

To amend an initially filed individual Ohio state income tax return, you must file a form IT 1040X. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Ohio Department of Taxation.

Ohio Amended Individual Income Tax Return IT 1040X Step 1: Enter the calendar year for which you are filing an amended return at the top of the first page.

Ohio Amended Individual Income Tax Return IT 1040X Step 2: On the first line, enter your first name, middle initial, last name and Social Security number.

Ohio Amended Individual Income Tax Return IT 1040X Step 3: Enter the same information for your spouse on the second line if filing jointly.

Ohio Amended Individual Income Tax Return IT 1040X Step 4: Enter your current street address and county on the third line.

Ohio Amended Individual Income Tax Return IT 1040X Step 5: Enter your city, state and zip code on the fourth line. Indicate if you have a NOL carryback with a check mark and enter your school district number.

Ohio Amended Individual Income Tax Return IT 1040X Step 6: Indicate your original and amended filing status with a check mark.

Ohio Amended Individual Income Tax Return IT 1040X Step 7: Indicate your original and amended Ohio residency status with a check mark.

Ohio Amended Individual Income Tax Return IT 1040X Step 8: For lines 1 through 19, two columns must be completed. In the first column, enter the applicable figures as originally reported or last amended. In the second column, enter the amended figures. Lines 1 through 5 provide instructions for calculating your state taxable income.

Ohio Amended Individual Income Tax Return IT 1040X Step 9: Lines 6 through 14 calculate your state income tax due.

Ohio Amended Individual Income Tax Return IT 1040X Step 10: Lines 15 through 19 calculate your Ohio estimated tax.

Ohio Amended Individual Income Tax Return IT 1040X Step 11: Lines 20 through 26 apply credits to determine the size of your amount due or refund owed.

Ohio Amended Individual Income Tax Return IT 1040X Step 12: On the second page, check the box next to all statements describing the reason for your amended return. Below, provide a detailed, written explanation for each amended figure. Sign and date the bottom of the first page.