Deferred Comp earned in WA, now residing in CA

[MAPSP64]

I have Deferred Compensation that I earned in Washington, but I now live in California. I had CA taxes withheld, but it seems like I shouldn't have to pay CA taxes. The deferred comp is spread over a 7 year period. Thanks.

[AmyC]

You live in CA and CA taxes all income you receive from everywhere in the world.  People move all the time so tax law goes by residency for where did you live when income was received.

Yes, CA does also offer tax credits for income earned in another state that is also taxed. This is not your situation.