As a nonresident of California, is my entire pay "California sourced income" or just when I was physically in California? Company is CA-based company as well.

[j110]

I am a nonresident of California residing in another state.  My company is California-based, so is my entire pay "California sourced income" or just when I was physically in California? I was only here temporarily for 5 months then worked outside of the state for the rest of the year.  Can I only claim that 5 months income as California-sourced?

[DDollar · Accepted solution]

Only the income you earned while working in California is considered California Sourced Income.  You would file a California non-resident return and report that amount.  Your resident state, if they have an income tax, will also tax you on that income, but they will also give you a tax credit for the amount of tax you pay to California, so you won't be double taxed on that income.