CA nonresident has to pay house sale capital gains when house was in Nevada, not CA?

[tjldia]

Hi,

I feel like TurboTax carried over a house sale capital gain from Federal to CA state return erroneously. I am a CA non-resident (resident in NV, but worked in CA). The house sold was in Nevada as well. I have no connection to CA, except my federal job is located in CA. I know have to pay income tax in CA, but gains on capital outside of CA? Doesn't sound right.

Thanks,

tjldia

[MaryK4 · Accepted solution]

CALIFORNIA uses your entire income to determine your state taxes, but you only pay taxes on the percentage of California income included on the total.

[tjldia]

 @MaryK4  Thank you for answering so quickly. I figured that out about 10 minutes after I posted the question. Not fun, but you are correct. Thanks again 🙂