On Schedule C you will check box 522(b)(3). However, you will still need to provide the applicable code section for the exemption you are seeking.
While Mr. Meyers is correct in that California has opted out of the 522(d) Bankruptcy Code exemptions, California state law gives you the option to choose between (1) a set of state law exemptions similar (but not identical) to the Bankruptcy Code exemptions; and (2) California's regular (non-bankruptcy) exemptions. You need to check out which set of exemptions better serves your purposes.
I wish you the best of luck in finding a resolution to this matter.
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Schedule B requires that you list all of the personal property standing in your name. Then in Schedule C you must elect either state exemptions or federal exemptions. The only problem with this for you is that in California, the legislature has opted out of the federal exemptions and so you are restricted to using the state exemptions only. Makes the "decision" easy, doesn't it?
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