Read a little slowlyer for proper comprehension.
Dalereed from Post 50: iF YOU HAVE PAID ENOUGH DURRING THE YEAR THAT YOU DONT OWE ANYTHING WITH YOUR RETURN THERE IS NO 5% PENALTY.
The difference between what he is saying and I am saying is this... I am saying that anyone who pays California State Income Tax is getting hit with the 5%... He is saying that only those who still owe a balance when they file have to pay the 5%.