MaryK4
Expert Alumni

State tax filing

Using the percentage of income applied to the expenses is perfectly acceptable allocation (and the easiest).  You can also sort through each expense of any are directly connected to the gig in California (but once again, this is cumbersome and your method is fine).  

Also, applying the IRA deduction to the California income is proper, California does not require you to allocate the deduction.  

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