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What is California adjusted income?

Adjusted Gross Income is simply your total gross income minus specific deductions. Additionally, your Adjusted Gross Income is the starting point for calculating your taxes and determining your eligibility for certain tax credits and deductions that you can use to help you lower your overall tax bill.

What is the purpose of 540 Schedule CA?

Purpose. Use Schedule CA (540), California Adjustments \u2013 Residents, to make adjustments to your federal adjusted gross income and to your federal itemized deductions using California law.

Can I take the standard deduction on federal and itemize on California State?

Yes, if you claimed the Standard Deduction on your federal return, you can still itemize your deductions on the California return. You must complete the Itemized Deductions section of the federal return (Schedule A).

What is the purpose of column C on Schedule CA 540?

Column B and Column C \u2014 Subtractions and Additions Use these columns to enter subtractions and additions to the federal amounts in column A that are necessary because of differences between California and federal law. Enter all amounts as positive numbers unless instructed otherwise.

What items are tax deductible in California?

You may take the Standard Deduction if you do not itemize your deductions on Form 1040, section A (Schedule A), to calculate taxable income. The Impact of Filing Status On the Standard Deduction Amount. ... Medical expenses. ... Home mortgage interest. ... Job-Related Deductions. ... Gambling losses. ... Personal casualty or theft losses.

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