Vanessa A
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No, if you are a non-resident of CA, you do not need to file a return to report your pension. 

 

"California does not tax the IRA distributions, qualified pension, profit sharing, and stock bonus plans of a nonresident. California taxes compensation received by a nonresident for performance of services in California" CA Non Resident

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