540 CA will subtract out the tuition and fees adjustment.
If the tuition is a legitimate Sch A deduction (related to
employment), you can add it back there, again on 540 CA.

Nan, EA in LA

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Kevin Arouza wrote:
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Not exactly. Although the Federal AGI is used as a basis,
and is used to determine some phase-outs, the deduction is
backed out on Schedule CA.

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Kevin Arouza wrote:

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Technically, yes, because California AGI starts with Federal
AGI (R&TC 17072), although there may be differences due to
other statutes.

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It seems form 540 allows you to deduct Tuition & fees
expenses. Form 540 Line 12b specifies to use the AGI from
Form 1040 line 34. Line 34 is the amount after Tuition &
fees have been deducted on the federal return. Does this
mean I can take this deduction on my state return?

Thanks much!

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