Get Ca Form 3800 2020

Filling out the CA Form 3800 online can seem daunting, but this guide will simplify the process. This form is essential for calculating the tax for children with unearned income and it's important to complete it accurately.

Follow the steps to fill out your CA Form 3800 online with ease.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the CA Form 3800 and open it in your chosen document editor.
2. Begin by entering the child’s name exactly as it appears on their tax return. Ensure accuracy to avoid processing delays.
3. Enter the child’s Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) in the designated field.
4. Next, provide the parent’s name, including the first name, middle initial (if applicable), and last name. Double-check for correctness.
5. Fill out the parent’s SSN or ITIN in the appropriate box.
6. Select the parent's filing status by checking one of the boxes provided: Single, Married/RDP filing jointly, Married/RDP filing separately, Head of household, or Qualifying widow(er).
7. In Part I, record the child's net unearned income. This includes items such as taxable interest and dividends. If the income is $2,200 or less, you may stop here.
8. If the child did not itemize deductions, enter $2,200; if they did, refer to the instructions for the correct amount.
9. Subtract the amount on line 2 from line 1. If the result is zero or less, stop here and attach this form to the child's return.
10. Enter the child's taxable income from line 19 of Form 540 or total taxable income from Form 540NR on line 4.
11. On line 5, input the smaller amount of line 3 or line 4. If zero or less, do not complete the form but attach it to the child's return.
12. Proceed to Part II and enter the parent's taxable income from line 19 of Form 540 or Form 540NR on line 6.
13. Document any net unearned income from line 5 of any other children of the parent on line 7.
14. Add together lines 5 through 7 and complete line 8.
15. Calculate the tax based on the amount in line 8 using the tax table for the parent's filing status on line 9.
16. Record the parent’s tax from Form 540 line 31 on line 10.
17. Subtract line 10 from line 9 on line 11 and move to line 12.
18. On line 12a, calculate the sum of lines 5 and 7. On line 12b, divide line 5 by the result of line 12a.
19. Multiply the amount on line 11 by the decimal from line 12b to complete line 13.
20. In part III, subtract line 5 from line 4 on line 14.
21. Calculate the tax for the amount on line 14 using the child's filing status for line 15.
22. Add line 13 and line 15 together to complete line 16.
23. Document the tax on line 4 based on the child’s filing status on line 17.
24. Compare the totals on lines 16 and 17, entering the larger amount on line 18. Also, check the 'FTB 3800' box if applicable.
25. Once completed, users can save changes, download, print, or share the form as necessary.

Complete the CA Form 3800 online effortlessly and ensure accurate tax filing for your child.