Amending a CA return

[jamessite]

If I amend a CA return, does the amended return supersede the original return automatically?

[Just-Lisa-Now-]

If its filed before the due date, it will be processed like a superseded return...whats your concern?

[jamessite]

I have a CA resident who worked in NY as a non-resident. Her CA taxes were $10000 and she paid $8000 in NY taxes. When I filed the original return it showed the balance due of $10000 because I had forgotten to put in the Schedule S for credit for taxes paid to NY. I filed an amended return yesterday which included the Schedule S for $8000 and the amended return shows a balance due of $2000. The amended return was accepted yesterday. I just want to be advised that the amended return will supersede the original return and so when client pays the $2000 there should be no problem. I am just concerned that the amended will act over the original return. I have never made such a mistake before and just want to be comforted that the amended will be what CA will consider when processing her returns.

[IntuitAmyC2]

The amended return will be the active one on CA files. The $2,000 is sufficient.  There is an incredibly small chance of CA sending a notice of tax due since the amended was filed ahead of the due date. If for some reason the amended is not in the client's account and a notice is received, a quick phone call will clear it up - the amended would have caught up by then. You did a great job solving the issue quickly.