diff --git a/openflexure_microscope/api/v2/blueprints/tasks.py b/openflexure_microscope/api/v2/blueprints/tasks.py
index fe6c2202..877269ff 100644
--- a/openflexure_microscope/api/v2/blueprints/tasks.py
+++ b/openflexure_microscope/api/v2/blueprints/tasks.py
@@ -124,7 +124,7 @@ class TaskAPI(MethodView):
             return abort(404)  # 404 Not Found
 
         # Return task state
-        return jsonify(task.state)
+        return jsonify(task)
 
     def delete(self, task_id):
         """