Why does the CA State 540 give me a standard deduction if I was claimed as a dependent on my Dad's taxes?

I was claimed as a dependent on my Dad's Federal and CA State tax returns. I marked that I was a dependent on someone elses return but it still gave me the Standard Deduction of $4,236 on my CA State return. Is this correct?? I checked both the Federal & State worksheets and they are both marked that someone else is claiming me.

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Intuit Alumni

Jun 6, 2019 11:09:50 AM

This is most likely correct. Your standard deduction as a dependent depends on what your earned income was – generally, this is income from wages or self-employment.

Please see California Standard Deduction Worksheet for Dependents in California 540 Forms & Instructions for more information.

[Edited 03|09|2020 1:06 pm]

Intuit Alumni

Jun 6, 2019 11:09:50 AM

This is most likely correct. Your standard deduction as a dependent depends on what your earned income was – generally, this is income from wages or self-employment.

Please see California Standard Deduction Worksheet for Dependents in California 540 Forms & Instructions for more information.

[Edited 03|09|2020 1:06 pm]

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Why does the CA State 540 give me a standard deduction if I was claimed as a dependent on my Dad's taxes?