Should i file a california non-resident return if my personal information is correct? my california refund is not shown yet i saw it on my state return?

[timoyar]

why did my california refund ($1200 not sure of exact amount)disappear from my return, yet i saw it as i was finishing  my california return? If my personal information is correct, why does turbotax say I have to file a non-resident return?

[DanielV01 · Accepted solution]

It depends.  There is one situation when you may be required to file a California nonresident return.  If you are married and filing a joint Federal return, then you file a joint return for California also.  However, if your spouse was not a full-year California resident, California requires you to file a joint return as a nonresident in order to exclude the amount of your spouse's income that was not California source income (income either earned in California or earned while living in California).  If your situation is different, please comment.

[timoyar]

I am filing as single not as a married couple.  Also Why did my california refund disappear from my return?

[DanielV01]

What did you input as far as your resident state, etc. is concerned?  Did you move during the year?  I have been away for a couple of days, so I'm sorry I haven't gotten back sooner.