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Level 3
posted Apr 25, 2021 5:27:19 PM

Excessive CA state taxes?

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?

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Level 3
May 1, 2021 3:55:27 PM

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?

Level 15
May 1, 2021 4:05:46 PM

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