Required to file Ca state taxes?

[Dsmith05]

Hi, I'm trying to figure out if I need to file Ca State taxes. I am filing married filing joint with a combined income of less than $30,000. We are a married couple with 3 children, if that matters.  We would be getting a $1 state refund, but because my husband got unemployment last year, it will cost us $40 to file. Is it necessary that I file state taxes in our circumstance?

[MargaretL]

If $30,000 is your gross income, and you are CA residents, you are not required to file. According to the CA rules, Married Filing Jointly couple claiming 2 or more dependents with CA Gross Income of more than $56,796 must file. Please see here for details.