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March 28, 2026
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CA 540 form

  • March 28, 2026
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when I add the subtractions in column B, there is a different total on line 27 that is entered into line 18 on form 540

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    MaryK4
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    March 28, 2026

    Line 18 is your California Standard Deduction or California Itemized Deductions- it would be from Schedule CA Part II if you itemize or the Standard Deduction Chart if you do not itemize.  Line 27, Column B should be transferred to Form 540, Line 14 for California Subtraction Adjustments.  

     

    See California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) instructions.

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