I paid CA taxes even though I wasn't in CA at all in 2024 but TT desktop is showing that I won't get a refund from CA

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April 2, 2025
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That would seem to be a bug.

Vanessa A

Why did you pay CA taxes? Were they withheld by an employer? Did you earn the money while physically present in CA?

If you were NOT physically present in CA and you did NOT have CA source income, but for some reason had taxes withheld and paid to CA, you would need to enter your CA income as $0, and then enter the amount withheld. This will allow you to claim a refund.

If you do have CA source income, even if you do not live in CA, you could have a tax liability to CA.

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trinkoAuthor

I did.

The taxes were paid by my pension plan. They were changed to Illinois, where I lived in 2024, mid year.

I entered them.

I said that I spent no time in California in 2024 and I didn't earn anything there either.

So where would I enter 0 CA income?

Thanks for any help.

MonikaK1

You would not enter any California income if you are a nonresident and received only retirement income from California. California does not impose tax on retirement income received by a nonresident after December 31, 1995.

What income is shown on your CA 540NR as subject to tax?

In your Personal Info / My Info section, check your answers to confirm that you identified yourself as a resident of Illinois for the entire year.

Complete the nonresident California return first in TurboTax. Answer all of the questions in the interview.

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