Nonresident Reduced Withholding Request

Use the California Tax Form Calculator California Tax Form 589 as a stand alone tax form calculator to quickly calculate specific amounts for your 2026 California state tax return. Alternatively, you can use one of our Combined Federal and State Tax Estimators to quickly calculate your salary, tax, and take-home pay.

Nonresident Reduced Withholding Request
Part III Type of Income Subject to Withholding
Check one type only. A Payment to Independent Contractor C Rents or Royalties E Estate Distributions B Trust Distributions D Distributions to Domestic Nonresident Partners/Members/Beneficiaries/S Corporation Shareholders I Other Date(s) of Service
Part IV Withholding Computation
Expenses	1	Gross California Source Payment. See instructions	1
	2	Advertising	2
	3	Commissions and fees	3
	4	Cost of labor (contract labor, excludes Form W-2 wages)	4
	5	Insurance	5
	6	Legal, professional, and/or management fees	6
	7	Rent or lease	7
	8	Supplies	8
	9	Travel, meals, and entertainment Other Expenses (specify). See instructions.	9
	10		10
	11		11
	12	Total Amount of Expenses. Add lines 2 through 11	12
	13	Net California Source Payment. Subtract line 12 from line 1. If zero or less, enter 0	13
	14	Withholding Amount. Multiply the amount on line 13 by %. This is the proposed reduced withholding amount. This amount must be verified and approved by the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) prior to the payee receiving payment for services	14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are commissions/bonuses taxed differently in CA?

Withholding may use supplemental methods; final CA tax is based on total taxable income.

How does AMT work in California?

CA has its own AMT regime and adjustments; higher-income filers should check exposure.

How are RSUs/ESPP handled for CA tax?

Equity compensation is generally taxed as wage income when included in W-2; CA sources based on work.

Can I add extra CA withholding to smooth refunds?

Yes—enter additional withholding and rerun to see impact on take-home and refund.

I moved mid-year—how is CA tax handled?

Use part-year rules; apportion income between states and file CA as part-year resident if applicable.

Important Notes

All calculations are estimates for guidance only. Always review your return and consider professional advice when submitting official filings.