At what point did you become a California resident? If you have actually established residency in November, then you owe the CA tax.
Am I a resident?
You’re a resident if either apply:
- Present in California for other than a temporary or transitory purpose
- Domiciled in California, but outside California for a temporary or transitory purpose
There are more factors for determining residency. Visit Guidelines for Determining Resident Status (FTB Publication 1031) for more details.
