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Union dues california tax credit?

j_california — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:49:16 GMT

My w2 has union dues in box 14.

Does California give a tax credit for union dues in 2022?

How do I enter it?

Re: Union dues california tax credit?

ErnieS0 — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 13:50:22 GMT

Yes. California allows a deduction for union dues in 2022.

Enter your wife’s Box 14 union dues in Deductions & Credits.

Type union dues in Search (magnifying glass) in the top right
Tap Jump to union dues
On “Do you have any employment expenses for W-2 work?”, tap YES
Answer the questions.
Union dues are part of the screen “Any other expenses?” TurboTax will transfer those amounts to your California return.

Re: Union dues california tax credit?

j_california — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 17:09:39 GMT

This would be easier to do if turbo tax would allow a more specific category like "Union Dues" when parsing box 14 of the w-2.

Re: Union dues california tax credit?

Rosie G — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 23:35:32 GMT

The union dues did not transfer to my California tax return. Only the Federal allowed $300 maximum. Can I enter the union dues as Other Adjustments to Income?

Re: Union dues california tax credit?

ErnieS0 — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:22:17 GMT

You can’t claim union dues as part of the $300 Educator Expense deduction.

See: Do teacher union dues qualify for the Educator Expense deduction?

You can claim union dues as an unreimbursed business expense on your California return. Union dues are no longer deductible on your federal return. However, if you enter the amount in Deductions & Credits, TurboTax will move it to California.

Type union dues in Search (magnifying glass) in the top right corner
Select Jump to union dues
On the screen “Do you have any employment expenses for W-2 work?” say YES
Fill in any info. When you reach “Any other expenses?” enter “Union dues” as your Description and the amount you paid.

Your union dues will appear on line 19 of Schedule CA as Job Expenses and Certain Miscellaneous Deductions. 2% of your California income will be deducted from the amount you can claim.

You will only be able to claim union dues if the amount you paid is more than 2% of your California income and itemize deductions on your California return.

Re: Union dues california tax credit?

Rosie G — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 19:02:00 GMT

Thank you very much for this detailed explanation.