Why does the CA tax due on my 2024 CA return not match the tax due when using the CA tax calculator?

[mjterps]

2024 | Taxable Income $ 78,374.00 California | Total Tax $ 2,644.00 Tax | Total Payments/Credits $ 1,740.00 Return | Payment Due $ 904.00 Summary | Effective Tax Rate 1.98%

[SharonD007]

Are the figures above from your tax return or the tax calculator?  What's the amount from the tax calculator?  Please clarify.

[mjterps]

From my return, the CA 2024 Tax Calculator states it should be $1805

[mjterps]

From my return, the CA 2024 Tax Calculator states it should be $1805

[KeshaH]

If you'd like, we can look at your return and see exactly what you see to  help come to a resolution. The return will be scrubbed and won't include any of your personal details.

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