California offers a tax credit for individuals who paid rent in California for at least half of the tax year and met other eligibility criteria.
All of the following must apply:
- You paid rent in California for at least 1/2 the year
- The property was not tax exempt
- Your California income was:
$50,746 or less if your filing status is single or married/registered domestic partner (RDP) filing separately $101,492 or less if you are married/RDP filing jointly, head of household, or qualified widow(er) - You did not live with someone who can claim you as a dependent
- You or your spouse/RDP were not given a property tax exemption during the tax year
To enter the California Renters Credit in TaxSlayer Pro Desktop, from the main menu of the California return select;
- Credits - State-specific tax credits
- Renters Credit
- Answer Yes to the question if the taxpayer qualifies.
Additional Information:
California State Tax Information