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What is the difference between CA form 540 and 540NR?

Which Form To Use. Use Form 540NR if either you or your spouse/RDP were a nonresident or part-year resident in tax year 2022. If you and your spouse/RDP were California residents during the entire tax year 2022, use Form 540, California Resident Income Tax Return, or 540 2EZ, California Resident Income Tax Return.

What is the difference between CA form 540 and 540NR?

Which Form To Use. Use Form 540NR if either you or your spouse/RDP were a nonresident or part-year resident in tax year 2022. If you and your spouse/RDP were California residents during the entire tax year 2022, use Form 540, California Resident Income Tax Return, or 540 2EZ, California Resident Income Tax Return. 2022 540NR Booklet | FTB.ca.gov ca.gov forms 2022-540nr-booklet ca.gov forms 2022-540nr-booklet

Who is considered a California resident for tax purposes?

Youre a resident if either apply: Present in California for other than a temporary or transitory purpose. Domiciled in California, but outside California for a temporary or transitory purpose.

Can I file CA 540 online?

Accepted forms Forms you can e-file for an individual: Form 540 , California Resident Income Tax Return. Form 540 2EZ , California Resident Income Tax Return. e-file for individuals - Franchise Tax Board - CA.gov ca.gov tax-pros efile-for-individuals ca.gov tax-pros efile-for-individuals

What is the purpose of Schedule CA 540?

Purpose. Use Schedule CA (540), California Adjustments Residents, to make adjustments to your federal adjusted gross income and to your federal itemized deductions using California law.

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