How to report dividends earned in Canadian RRSP and LIRA using TurboTax in California?

Hi,

 

I live in California. Due to tax treaty between US and Canada, the tax is deferred at the “federal” level for Canadian tax-deferred accounts like RRSP and LIRA. However, this is not the case in California. California residents still have to pay taxes on dividends and capital gain for their RRSP and LIRA accounts in California tax return (but not in federal tax return). 

How can I enter my dividends and capital gain so that I get taxed only at California return but not Federal return using TurboTax Deluxe?

 

Thanks in advance for your help!

 

Best regards,

Shirley