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Level 3
April 26, 2021
Question

Excessive CA state taxes?

  • April 26, 2021
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Last year I paid less than $300 to CA for my annual return. This year it is nearly $2000! Aside from the sale of some stock and a small income increase, last year's and this year's returns should be close. What should I be looking for that would explain the exorbitant increase?

Is it worthwhile to clear everything and start over?

2 replies

goodglarpAuthor
Level 3
May 1, 2021

I guess there's no recourse but to start over. Any suggestions on what to watch out for that may be causing this excessive state tax?

VolvoGirl
Level 15
May 1, 2021

Check the state withholding in W2 box 17.  Compare your CA return line by line to last year.