California Schedule CA line 5a; amount shown by TT for state taxes is above amount of state tax withholding and actual tax due; Is this correct? Should it be corrected?

[taxfuck]

Cal state tax withheld = $19K

Cal state tax owed - $17K

Yet amount shown on line 5a columns A and B on TT return says state tax = $20K.

Why the discrepancy?  Is it wrong?  If so, how do I fix it.

I do not file in any other states.

[taxfuck]

Thanks maglib.  This is the first yr using TT.  I received nice state tax refunds in prior 2 years, so I don't think that explains discrepancy.

[taxfuck]

And I did not pay estimated tax.  Amount in TT is above both 2018 state withholding (paid) and state tax owed.

[VolvoGirl]

That is not just your state income tax for 2018.  That is to adjust the federal schedule A.  It includes all state taxes you paid in 2018.  

[VolvoGirl]

Or it could be the sales tax instead of income tax.  Look at federal schedule A and see if it matches the deduction on schedule A.  Oh it should include CA SDI in box 14 or 19 on your W2.

[taxfuck]

Ohhhh.  The Cal SDI tax in box 14 explains the discrepancy.  Thanks!  Really appreciate the help.

[VolvoGirl · Accepted solution]

Yeah, glad I could help!

[maglib]

did you pay any estimated taxes or state taxes owed with your prior years return?
Line 5a – State and Local Taxes
California does not allow a deduction for state and local income tax (including
limited partnership tax and income or franchise tax paid by corporations) and
State Disability Insurance (SDI ) or state and local general sales tax. Enter that
amount on line 5a, column B