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I only lived in California 5 months last year. Do I have to file taxes for California in this case?

I worked most of year in Texas and moved to California...Do I have to file for California taxes? I worked 5 months in California.

Public Comments

1. if you worked, you have to claim it
2. I'm pretty sure you file taxes for CA and just tell them when you're doing your taxes that you lived in Texas for most of last year. I think they just do a split return because people move out of state all the time.
3. Check their state laws. If made less than a certain amount then you may not have to file state taxes. Some states its 10K or less.
4. If you worked in Cali....you got to file taxes for it!!!! ....it's kinda late to be asking this Q. Taxes are due TODAY!!!!
5. Yes, you have to file taxes in the state if you made money there at all. You will have to file a return for Texas if you made money there, too. The good news is that you can deduct the cost of your move if it was work related.