If you are ready to file, follow the prompts in the File tab in TurboTax Desktop. It works best to allow the program to submit your Federal and State forms at once.
As long as you have a filing requirement, California will be looking for your California Form 540 as evidence of your filing, regardless of whether you had any California adjustments, deductions, or credits that aren't on your Federal return.
Generally, you must file a California income tax return if you’re a resident, part-year resident, or nonresident and:
- Are required to file a federal return
- Receive income from a source in California
- Have income above a certain amount
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