FT Resident of AZ but have a second home in CA. Which state do I prepare first

[camozzir]

We live in AZ but have a vacation home in CA. In prior years I have filed CA first. This year we are both retired and have zero income in CA.  We pay property taxes in CA but nothing else that I can think of. Should I still prepare CA first as I have done in the past or now prepare AZ first. Since AZ is our FT residence does it even matter?

[CatinaT1]

If you have no income from California Sources, you are not required to file a California return and would only need to file a resident Arizona Return.

Do you need to file? | FTB.ca.gov

[Edited 2.3.25 | 8:26am PST] @camozzir 

[camozzir]

I have done that in the past but without thinking I started AZ. Since I get one state free does anyone know if I can remove the AZ filing and use CA as my free one. Then purchase AZ.

Thanks

[CatinaT1]

I have edited my previous post. If you have no income from California Sources, you are not required to file a California return and would only need to file a resident Arizona Return.