1. Yes, you must file a non-resident HI return. Rental income from property located in Hawaii is taxable by Hawaii, whether or not you are an HI resident. You must also include that income on your CA return.
2. Yes, you can take a credit on your CA return for the tax paid to HI. You won't be double-taxed.
3. In the Personal Info section of TT, indicate that you had Other State Income from Hawaii. This will cause TT to generate the proper forms.
**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.
