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Which of the following taxpayers will have an adjustment on their Schedule CA (540), Part I, Section C?
Ike is a second-grade teacher and had qualifying educator expenses.
Johnny paid alimony in 2024. His marriage settlement agreement was signed before December 31, 2018.
Tawnee won $5,000 playing poker at a casino in Las Vegas.
Davina received alimony payments in 2024. Her marriage settlement agreement was signed before December 31, 2018.
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Only Ike.
Reason: California does not allow the federal above‑the‑line deduction for qualifying educator expenses, so that federal adjustment must be added back on Schedule CA (540), Part I. The alimony items (Johnny paid; Davina received) for agreements signed before 12/31/2018 follow the same federal/California treatment (payer deductible/recipient taxable), so no CA adjustment. Gambling winnings are taxable on both returns, so no adjustment.
Reason: California does not allow the federal above‑the‑line deduction for qualifying educator expenses, so that federal adjustment must be added back on Schedule CA (540), Part I. The alimony items (Johnny paid; Davina received) for agreements signed before 12/31/2018 follow the same federal/California treatment (payer deductible/recipient taxable), so no CA adjustment. Gambling winnings are taxable on both returns, so no adjustment.
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