Do Have to file state taxes in California if I earned less than $5,000?

[silverzzz]

Turbotax is giving me the option to delete my state tax return and only file a federal tax return. Does this mean I only need to file a federal tax return? 

Let me know please. Thanks!

[DS30 · Accepted solution]

It depends.

You may not have a CA state income tax filing requirement unless you have both of the following:

• California source income.

• Income from all sources that is more than the amount defined in this chart.

So if you are not required to file a US federal income tax return because your income is below the federal income filing requirement, then you will not have a CA state income tax filing requirement.

[RedoyE]

Good Q&A.

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