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Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Confirm Eligibility for Other State Credit โ
Verify that the taxpayer is a non-resident of California but has earned income in Nebraska during the tax year.
Confirm that Nebraska taxes were paid and the taxpayer is eligible for the Other State Credit.
Step 2: Access State Tax Section in TaxWise ๐ฅ๏ธ
Log in to TaxWise Online โ Access your TaxWise account and open the relevant tax return.
Click the + icon to add the form IL CR Pg 1 - IL Other State Income Tax Credit Pg 1 and fill out the necessary amount section.
The amount of income earned in Nebraska.
Next, go to form CA 50NR Pg 1 & Pg 2 to check completion. If there's a red highlighted form, review each section to fix any error until it turned green or accomplished.
Next, navigate back to IL CR Pg 1 > Item no. 1 > Non-Illinois portion to enter the correct amount. Scroll down to double check each items.
Next, navigate to IL CR Pg 2 and IL CR Pg 3 to double check the completion of each section.
Then, navigate to form CA 540NR Pg3 and scroll to item no.81 to get the derived value.
Next, return to form IL CR Pg 3 item no. 51 to paste the amount derived amount in item no.81 from CA 540NR Pg3 form.
Step 3: Verify Credit Calculation ๐งฎ
TaxWise will automatically calculate the Other State Credit based on the income and taxes paid to Nebraska.
Ensure the credit amount correctly reflects the taxes paid and the proportion of income earned in Nebraska.
Step 4: Review for Accuracy โ
Double-check the information entered for both Nebraska income and the taxes paid.
Ensure that the Other State Credit is applied correctly on the California return.
Step 6: Submit the Return ๐ค
Once all the details are reviewed, submit the California return with the Other State Credit applied.
Ensure all relevant documents, such as the Nebraska tax payment proof, are attached if required.
By following these steps, you ensure the Other State Credit is properly claimed for income earned in Nebraska while filing as a non-resident of California in TaxWise. ๐