"Is there any way I can check the form before I file it. "
Unfortunately, if you are using the Online product, you can see only form 1040 and Schedules 1, 2, and 3, but none of the state forms. To see the federal forms, on the far left, click on Tax Tools. Then click on Tools underneath it. Then in the center, click on View Tax Summary, then back to the left, click on Preview My 1040. This will let you see (if you scroll enough) the 1040 and Schedules, 1, 2 and 3.
To check the values on the state forms, you would have to get the CD/download product, and transfer your tax data to it. You can see the state summary for each state, but the summary lacks the fine detail that you are looking for.
Or you could trust me that the state of California works properly, even if it is not obvious (yes, the $12,000 in box 16 is not obvious, since the $12,000 is not actually used on the California return). Instead, the CA return begins with the federal amount, then adds some things (like the HSA contributions) and subtracts some things to arrive at the correct state income.
Note that since all your HSA contributions took place in California, I am inclined to believe that your CA return will turn out correctly in any case.
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