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California

A California resident resides in the state for more than nine months during the tax-year. Although you may have connections with another state, if your stay in California is for other than a temporary or transitory purpose, you are a California resident. Form 540 and Form 540-2EZ are used to e-file California Resident Income Tax Return. The guidelines for your filing status for your grossed income is at the following link: Click here

PART-YEAR RESIDENT:

You were a resident of one state for part of the tax year and moved to another state with the intention of making it your home. In general, you’ll need to file taxes for both states. Form 540-NR is used to e-file California Non-resident. The guidelines have been provided at the following link: Click here

NON-RESIDENT:

If you’re an employee who works in one state but lives in another, you are a non-resident. You might benefit from a reciprocity agreement between the two states. Additionally, your place of employment will withhold state and local taxes for the work state. Form 540-NR is used to e-file Non-Resident Income Tax Returns. The guidelines have been provided at the following link: Click here