Under the Safe Harbor rule, you are considered a California non-resident if you are a resident who is under an employment-related contract for an uninterrupted period of at least 546—and did not spend 45 days in the state.
As a nonresident you will still be taxed on income earned in California if you worked there during those 29 days or had other California income, such as rental income.
Perhaps in past years, you excluded 100% of your income from California?
You can discuss your situation with a Live Tax Expert by scheduling a Live Review.
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