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Level 1
Jul 30, 2026 1:59 AM UTC
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Citizen lives overseas

Hello, 
My client moved from California to Quebec, Canada, on 12/31/2024. And he has $500 income tax due to CA.  Lacerte asked what state of residence as of 12/31—no foreign country in the drop list.  Leaving the state of residence blank gets a critical diagnosis. How can I e-file a CA tax return?  Thank you.

Louise

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George4Tacks
Level 15
Jul 30, 2026 1:56 PM UTC

Select US. The client needs to file a 1040 and a 540. Possibly they will have a foreign income exclusion or foreign tax credit, but using US will set up the two returns that need to be filed in Lacerte

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