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What to attach to your California state return will be listed in your filing instructions that print put with your return.

"Other than Schedule A (Form 1040) or Schedule B (Form 1040), did you attach any federal forms or schedules to your federal Form 1040? 

If No, do not attach a copy of your federal Form 1040 return to Form 540. 

If Yes, attach a copy of your federal Form 1040 return and all supporting federal forms and schedules to Form 540. 

Exception: If you did not itemize deductions on your federal tax return but will itemize deductions on your California tax return, complete and attach a copy of the federal Schedule A (Form 1040) to Form 540.

Attach all the Form(s) W-2 and W-2G you received to the lower front of your tax return. Also, attach any Forms(s) 1099, 592-B, and 593 showing California income tax withheld."

Ca=540 Instructions (pg. 19): https://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/2017/17_540bk.pdf