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Nico, a single taxpayer, has federal itemized deductions of $14,900, of which $3,600 is the state income taxes he paid. He is itemizing on his federal return. Should he itemize on his California return?

Yes, he can deduct $11,300 on his California return.


No, he will want to use the standard deduction of $5,540, because it is greater than his California itemized deduction.


Yes, if he itemizes on his federal return, he must itemize on his California return.


Yes, he can deduct the same amount on his California return as he does on his federal.

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Yes — he can deduct $11,300 on his California return.

Explanation: California starts with federal Schedule A but does not allow a deduction for state income taxes. Subtract the $3,600 of state tax from his $14,900 federal itemized deductions: $14,900 − $3,600 = $11,300, which exceeds the California standard deduction.