KNDavis
Employee Tax Expert

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Hi synaps,

 

You are correct - you can take the standard deduction on both your Federal return and your California return, even when you claim expenses related to your business on Schedule C. 

 

Thanks,

Kimberly, CPA for over 30 yrs

 

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