What are itemized deductions for California taxes?

Itemized Deductions Medical and dental expenses. Mortgage interest on home purchases up to $1,000,000. Job expenses and certain miscellaneous expenses. Gambling losses are deductible to the extent of gambling winnings.

Can I itemize on California state and not federal?

Can I Itemize on my California return if I claimed the standard deduction on the federal return? Yes, if you claimed the Standard Deduction on your federal return, you can still itemize your deductions on the California return.

Is there a 540ez form?

Get and Sign 540ez Form. Use a 540ez template to make your document workflow more streamlined. Spouse’s first name FORM Your social security number – – ZIP Code – R RP IMPORTANT: Spouse’s social security number – – Your social security number is required. Fill in the circle for your filing status.

Can I use CA 540 2EZ?

Qualifying to Use Form 540 2EZ Be 65 or older and claim the senior exemption. If your (or your spouse’s/RDP’s) 65th birthday is on January 1, 2022, you are considered to be age 65 on December 31, 2021.

Do I file a 540 or 540NR?

Use Form 540NR if either you or your spouse/RDP were a nonresident or part-year resident in tax year 2020. If you and your spouse/RDP were California residents during the entire tax year 2020, use Forms 540 or 540 2EZ.

What are itemized deductions?

Itemized deductions are expenses that you can claim on your tax return. They can decrease your taxable income. We do not conform to all federal itemized deductions. You should itemize your deductions if:

How do I figure my itemized deductions on Form 1040?

Use Schedule A (Form 1040) to figure your itemized deductions. In most cases, your federal income tax will be less if you take the larger of your itemized deductions or your standard deduction. Schedule A (Form 1040) (PDF) Instructions for Schedule A (Form 1040) (PDF) (HTML)

Are gambling losses an itemized deduction?

We do not conform to all federal itemized deductions. You should itemize your deductions if: Gambling losses are deductible to the extent of gambling winnings.

Is alimony included in gross income in California?

California conforms to the federal law. Alimony payments are not deducted by the payer spouse and are not included in the income by the recipient spouse. Alimony payments are deducted by the payer and included in the income of the payee. for more information.