Do I need to file in a non-resident state if I earned interest income in from bonds in that state even if the worksheet indicates I would not incur taxes on that amount?

[droidmom]

Not sure if filing is even necessary in California but not positive about if I need to pay anything.

[Mike9241]

if you don't or didn't have domicile in that state during the year, you can not be taxed on the interest earned on its obligations.

[Hal_Al]

Earning interest on bonds issued by a state is not considered as earning income in that state.  That is, you do not have California source income and do not need to file a CA income tax return.   This rule is the same in all states.