CA(540NR) Calculations Incorrect

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February 3, 2026
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I think the 2025 CA(540NR) calculations are incorrect, what is reported on Form CA(540NR) does not translate correctly to Form 540. In other words Line 14 of 540NR shows a different dollar amount than Part II, Line 27 column B, even though they should be exact same dollar amounts. Anyone else notice it? Results are TT says I owe no CA tax for my CA income when in fact I will owe CA tax.

Monikak11

Level 2

Yes, the amount in Line 14 of California Form 540NR should be the same as the amount in Line 27, column b in Schedule CA (540NR), which is the total subtractions for California.

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tahoe0102Author

Level 2

I just sent a sanitized version for diagnostics. I think there are other calculation errors also in CA(540NR), such as line 2A, in addition to Line 27.