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  1. Click 'Get Form' to open the California Resident Income Tax Return 540 (2007) in our editor.
  2. Begin by entering your personal information, including your first name, last name, and SSN or ITIN. If filing jointly, include your spouse's details as well.
  3. Select your filing status by checking the appropriate box for Single, Married/RDP filing jointly, etc. Ensure you fill in any applicable circles regarding dependents.
  4. Complete lines 7 through 10 to calculate exemptions based on personal circumstances. Multiply the number of exemptions by the corresponding dollar amounts provided.
  5. Proceed to report your income on lines 12 through 19. Enter state wages and federal adjusted gross income as instructed.
  6. Calculate your total tax liability on lines 20 through 34, ensuring to account for any credits or additional taxes.
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2024 Standard deduction amounts Filing statusEnter on line 18 of your 540 Single or married/Registered Domestic Partner (RDP) filing separately $5,540 Married/RDP filing jointly, head of household, or qualifying widow(er) $11,080 Jan 27, 2025
Form 540 is the California Resident Income Tax Return used by residents of California to file their state income taxes. This form is similar to the federal Form 1040 but is specific to California state tax laws and regulations.
Purpose. Use Schedule CA (540) to make adjustments to your federal adjusted gross income and to your federal itemized deductions using California law.
Residency status: Tax Form 540 is for California residents. If you are a nonresident or part-year resident, you may have different filing requirements or need to use a different tax form. Make sure to determine your residency status correctly.
You should file Form IT-540, Louisiana Resident Individual Income Tax Return, reporting all of your income to Louisiana. If your domicile is NOT Louisiana, you must report any nonmilitary Louisiana sourced income on Form IT-540B, Louisiana Nonresident Individual Income Tax Return.

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However, the most basic and important overview of who has to file Form 540 (if they also meet the other relevant requirements) is as follows: California residents earning a taxable income from sources within the state. California residents earning an income from another state. Part-year California residents.
What is Form 540? Form 540 is used by California residents to file their state income tax every April. This form should be completed after filing your federal taxes, such as Form 1040, Form 1040A, or Form 1040EZ, because information from your federal taxes will be used to help fill out Form 540.

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