For CA 540, If I do not qualify for CA EIC, why is the program asking me to fix form 3514?

[ThomasM125]

California Form 3514 is used to calculate your California earned income tax credit. It may be populated because you have a federal earned income credit. If you are sure you don't qualify for the state tax credit, you can try deleting the form and that may resolve your issue as follows:

  Follow these instructions:

1. Choose the Tax Tools option on your left menu bar

2. Choose Tools

3. Choose the Delete a form option under Other Helpful links 

4. Look for Form 3514 in the list of form and click on the option to delete it