Can Oregon LTC/EA file CA nonresident - CA rental income

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December 28, 2025
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Can Oregon LTC/EA file California NR - potential client is Oregon Resident w/rental income in Santa Barbara CA. Proseries Pro

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Best answer by Just-Lisa-Now-

Yes, an OR preparer can file a CA return without any special registration with the state of CA

George4Tacks

Level 15

LTC/EA can have many meanings. If you are asking if you need to register with the state of California to file a 540NR while a resident of Oregon, the answer is NO.

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INGITAuthor

Level 3

Thanks for the reply. Makes sense, but i didn't find an on point reference

(In Oregon LTC means Licensed Tax Consultant, LTP Licensed Tax Preparer - and EA is federal designation for Enrolled Agent)

George4Tacks

Level 15

It is in what I would call negative wording at https://www.ftb.ca.gov/tax-pros/california-tax-education-council.html#:~:text=Registered%20tax%20preparers%20California%20Tax,fee%20or%20for%20other%20consideration:

Who is required to register with CTEC?

Any non-exempt tax preparer in California who, for a fee or for other consideration:

Assists with or prepares state or federal income tax returns
Assumes final responsibility for such returns
Offers these services

Since you are not in California you do not need to register.

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Just-Lisa-Now-

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Yes, an OR preparer can file a CA return without any special registration with the state of CA

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INGITAuthor

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RE Oregon LTC/EA filing CA NR - thanks.

I believe at one time there was a reciprocity kabob between OR & CA accepting each state's license for all filing purposes. Not sure what if anything happened to that.

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