Itemized Deductions Worksheet

Amount from Schedule CA (540), Part II, line 28.

Add the amounts on federal Schedule A (Form 1040), line 4, line 9, and line 15 plus any gambling losses included on line 16, if applicable.

Subtract line 2 from line 1. If the result is zero, STOP. Enter the amount from line 1 on Schedule CA (540), Part II, line 29.

Multiply line 3 by 80% (.80).

Amount from Form 540, line 13.

Enter the amount from line 29 instructions for your filing status.

Subtract line 6 from line 5. If the result is zero or less, STOP. Enter the amount from line 1 on Schedule CA (540), Part II, line 29.

Multiply line 7 by 6% (.06).

Compare line 4 and line 8. Enter the smaller amount here.

Total itemized deductions. Subtract line 9 from line 1. Enter the result here and on Schedule CA (540), Part II, line 29.