For those of us who live in states that don't tax personal income, CA has some rather convoluted tax laws. So checking with a Tax Attorney or CPA who is intimately well versed in CA tax law is a good idea. But still, regardless of what you're told the four most important words you can say to a CPA/Tax Attorney are, "show me in writing". Laws change all the time, and it's not uncommon for any lawyer or CPA to not be up to date on the most current changes.
