I'm a US expatriate working overseas (for almost 10 years). In my Federal taxes, I put my mailing address in California (since I use my bother's address in CA), however I'm NOT a CA Resident. This year, since the interest rate was good, I made money from buying bank CDs and US treasuries, where the total interest made was more that CA Standard Deduction. I received form 1099 with the interest made, and form 1099 has my mailing address in CA.
Do I have to file for CA State taxes? I googled this, and found info that says: "Interest and Dividend" are NOT taxable in CA if you are not a resident of CA. If this is true, then I don't need to file for CA taxes. Can someone please help to confirm this and if there is a need to file for CA state tax?
Thanks
