Can you elect S Corp status for Federal and not state?

[knowyourrole]

CA SMLLC has elected S Corp status for Federal.  CA S Corp return must then be filed, correct?  Or can the CA LLC return still be filed (not electing S corp status for state).  I am thinking state has to conform with the federal election but wanted anyone with state expertise to confirm.

Thank you.

[sjrcpa · Accepted solution]

CA conforms to federal S status.

I believe there are only a couple of states where you make a separate S election. NJ is one.

[knowyourrole]

Thank you!

[Accountant-Man]

Yep for NJ.