If I live in Texas and work remotely for a company in California, do I need to pay taxes in California? Box 15 on my w2 says TX.

[TomD8]

@FixThisSF --

My mistake, sorry.  Nevertheless, CA employers are not required to withhold on W2 wages earned outside California.  See page 16 of this reference:

2022 California Employer's Guide (DE 44 Rev. 48 (1-22)) 

And page 3 of this reference:

https://edd.ca.gov/siteassets/files/pdf_pub_ctr/de231d.pdf

If all your income will be earned outside CA, with no CA withholding required, then it seems there is no reason for you to submit a DE 4.   As you said, there is no way to complete a DE 4 that conforms to your situation. Nor can I find an appropriate alternative form.  Not much help, but I can only suggest that you talk to your payroll department.

[FixThisSF]

Thanks Tom.  That form is now required, but I'm definitely trying to follow up with payroll to make sure no withholdings.  Again, thanks for your input.

[scrhoads]

If my LLC is based in Texas and I charge for weekend camps in California for customers from all over the country, do I have to pay California taxes?

[PatriciaV]

Yes, if the income is sourced (earned) in California, you may need to file a California state tax return for your LLC. Read more here: California FTB - LLCs.

@scrhoads