California Reject Code: F540-670
There is an error on Form 540 Line 71 [CAWithholding]. Line 71 [CAWithholding] must equal the total amounts withheld on all W-2, W-2G,1099-R forms and [OtherWithholding] [Amount] where: On Form W-2 'CA' is present in Line 15 [StateAbbreviationCd]. Withholding Amount Checked: Line 17 [StateIncomeTaxAmt]. On Form W-2G 'CA' is present in Line 13 [StateAbbreviationCd]. Withholding Amount Checked: Line 15 [StateTaxWithheldAmt]. On Form 1099-R 'CA' is present in Line 15 [StateAbbreviationCd]. Withholding Amount Checked: Line 14 [StateTaxWithheldAmt]. Exception: The [FilerStatus] is equal to [MarriedOrRDPFilingSeparately].
California reject code F540-670 occurs when other state withholdings are entered on the federal section of the return, but the source of the withholdings hasn't been identified in the California return.
Other state withholdings are entered in the Federal Section under Payments & Estimates > Other State Withholdings:
To correct California reject code F540-670, from the California Tax Return menu select:
- Payments
- Withholdings from Form 1099
- From the dropdown menu, select which form the withholding is reported on.
- Enter the amount of other CA state withholdings.
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