1. Emily, a single mother of twins, receives both child support ($8,000/year) and alimony ($10,000/year) as family support payments from her ex-husband. How should she report these payments on her California tax return?

   1. a) She doesnt need to include the family support payments of $18,000 on her California tax return.

   2. b) She must include the family support payments of $18,000 on her California tax return.

   3. c) She must include the child support payments of $8,000 on her California tax return.

   4. d) She must include the alimony payments of $10,000 on her California tax return.

2. Conan already knows he will not owe any tax for the taxable year, but he has not had time to complete his California tax return. He knows he will need an extension of time to file Form 540. What is he required to do to obtain an automatic extension?

   1. a) He is not required to do anything.

   2. b) He must file Form FTB 3519.

   3. c) If a federal extension was filed, he must mail a copy to the FTB.

   4. d) He must contact the FTB directly to request an extension.

6. Stuart wishes to contribute $400 to the State Parks Protection Fund/Parks Pass Purchase on his 2017 tax return. He would like to include the donation amount on his return as a charitable contribution. What amount and when can he deduct this as an itemized deduction on his tax return?

1. a) $400; deductible on his 2017 return

2. b) $205; deductible on his 2018 return

3. c) $400; deductible on his 2018 return

4. d) $205; deductible on his 2017 return