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June 1, 2019
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Do I need to complete my federal return before my CA return or can I go in any order within the software?

  • June 1, 2019
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Best answer by null725
All state returns start from a transfer from the Federal return. You need to prepare your Federal return first and then your state return.

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DoninGA
Level 15
Level 15
June 1, 2019
The federal return should be completed as much as possible before starting on the state tax return.  The tax data from the federal return flows directly to the state return.
sfreasierAuthor
Level 2
June 1, 2019
Thanks!
null725Answer
Level 13
June 1, 2019
All state returns start from a transfer from the Federal return. You need to prepare your Federal return first and then your state return.
sfreasierAuthor
Level 2
June 1, 2019
Thanks!