California Standard Deduction Chart for Most People

Do not use this chart if your parent, or someone else, can claim you (or your spouse/RDP) as a dependent on their tax return.

Your Filing Status Enter On Line 18 1 – Single $5,540 2 – Married/RDP filing jointly $11,080 3 – Married/RDP filing separately $5,540 4 – Head of household $11,080 5 – Qualifying surviving spouse/RDP $11,080

The California standard deduction amounts are less than the federal standard deduction amounts.