Sure. It referred to the California Sched D carryover worksheet, not California Sched D itself. Now I have to admit I have egg on my face. I realize now that I saw that instruction when I looked at my 2022 TT in an attempt to figure the 2023 carryover. I mistakenly said in my earlier post that it was from the 2023 TT instructions. Here is the instruction on the 2022 TT:
"The federal carryover about is not used for California because it’s often a different amount. If you need help figuring this out, use the worksheet at the end of the 2022 California Schedule D instructions: https//www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/2022/22_540d.pdf"
Back to my current issue, in the 2023 State return section about capital loss carryover, it says:
"You have a capital loss carryover of $xxxxx on your Federal return.
"Enter the California capital loss carryover amounts below"
It does not ask about the carryover amount from a prior year.
I am not a first time user and I am certainly not a tax professional. When I click on "Why would there be a difference between California and Federal capital losses" it opens a window that says "How do I know if I have a different capital loss carryover in California?". It explains there are a few differences and to see below for a "few examples". I now think I am misinterpreting "a few examples" to mean the list is not exhaustive. If it covers everything, then it might be better to say something like "if none of these apply use the Fed carryover amount". If they are exhaustive, then I am good to go. If not, then I have no idea what to enter.
Thank you for your patience and help.
