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CA Rev & Tax Code § 55303 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 30 - FEE COLLECTION PROCEDURES LAW|CHAPTER 6 - Administration and Taxpayers Bill of Rights|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 55303.

55303.  The board may employ accountants, auditors, investigators, and other expert and clerical assistance necessary to enforce its powers and perform its duties under this part.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 407, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 55304 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 30 - FEE COLLECTION PROCEDURES LAW|CHAPTER 6 - Administration and Taxpayers Bill of Rights|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 55304.

55304.  A certificate by the board or an employee of the board stating that a notice required by this part was given by mailing or personal service shall be prima facie evidence in any administrative or judicial proceeding of the fact and regularity of the mailing or personal service in accordance with any requirement of this part for the giving of a notice. Unless otherwise specifically required, any notice provided by this part to be mailed or served may be given either by mailing or by personal service in the manner provided for giving notice of a deficiency determination.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 407, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 55305 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 30 - FEE COLLECTION PROCEDURES LAW|CHAPTER 6 - Administration and Taxpayers Bill of Rights|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 55305.

55305.  (a) Except as otherwise provided by law, any person who is engaged in the business of preparing, or providing services in connection with the preparation of, returns under Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 55041), or any person who for compensation prepares any such return for any other person, and who knowingly or recklessly does either of the following shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or imprisoned no more than one year, or both, together with the costs of prosecution:(1) Discloses any information furnished to him or her for, or in connection with, the preparation of the return.(2) Uses that information for any purpose other than to prepare, or assist in preparing, the return.(b) Subdivision (a) shall not apply to disclosure of information if that disclosure is made pursuant to the person’s consent or pursuant to a subpoena, court order, or other compulsory legal process.(Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1052, Sec. 94. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 55306 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 30 - FEE COLLECTION PROCEDURES LAW|CHAPTER 6 - Administration and Taxpayers Bill of Rights|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 55306.

55306.  (a) The board shall determine which feepayer’s accounts are eligible for the managed audit program in a manner that is consistent with the efficient use of its auditing resources and the maximum effectiveness of the program.(b) A feepayer is not required to participate in the managed audit program.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 105, Sec. 51. (AB 2009) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 55306.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 30 - FEE COLLECTION PROCEDURES LAW|CHAPTER 6 - Administration and Taxpayers Bill of Rights|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 55306.1.

55306.1.  A feepayer’s account is eligible for the managed audit program only if the feepayer meets all of the following criteria:(a) The feepayer’s business or activities involve few or no statutory exemptions.(b) The feepayer’s business or activities involve a single or a small number of clearly defined taxability or liability issues.(c) The feepayer is liable for payment of a fee collected pursuant to this part and agrees to participate in the managed audit program.(d) The feepayer has the resources to comply with the managed audit instructions provided by the board.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 105, Sec. 52. (AB 2009) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 55306.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 30 - FEE COLLECTION PROCEDURES LAW|CHAPTER 6 - Administration and Taxpayers Bill of Rights|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 55306.2.

55306.2.  (a) If the board selects a feepayer’s account for a managed audit, all of the following apply:(1) The board shall identify all of the following:(A) The audit period covered by the managed audit.(B) The types of transactions or activities covered by the managed audit.(C) The specific procedures that the feepayer is to follow in determining any liability.(D) The records to be reviewed by the feepayer.(E) The manner in which the types of transactions or activities are to be scheduled for review.(F) The time period for completion of the managed audit.(G) The time period for the payment of the liability and interest.(H) Any other criteria that the board may require for completion of the managed audit.(2) The feepayer shall:(A) Examine its books and records to determine if it has any unreported liability for the audit period.(B) Make available to the board for verification all computations books and records examined pursuant to subparagraph (A).(b) The information provided by the feepayer pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) is the same information that is required for the completion of any other audit that the board may conduct.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 105, Sec. 53. (AB 2009) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 55306.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 30 - FEE COLLECTION PROCEDURES LAW|CHAPTER 6 - Administration and Taxpayers Bill of Rights|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 55306.3.

55306.3.  Nothing in this article limits the board’s authority to examine the books and records of a feepayer under Section 55302.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 105, Sec. 54. (AB 2009) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 55306.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 30 - FEE COLLECTION PROCEDURES LAW|CHAPTER 6 - Administration and Taxpayers Bill of Rights|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 55306.4.

55306.4.  Upon completion of the managed audit and verification by the board, interest on any unpaid liability shall be computed at one-half the rate that would otherwise be imposed for liabilities covered by the audit period. Payment of the liabilities and interest shall be made within the time period specified by the board. If the requirements for the managed audit are not satisfied, the board may proceed to examine the records of the feepayer in a manner to be determined by the board under law.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 105, Sec. 55. (AB 2009) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 55321 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 30 - FEE COLLECTION PROCEDURES LAW|CHAPTER 6 - Administration and Taxpayers Bill of Rights|ARTICLE 2 - The California Taxpayers Bill of Rights|Section 55321.

55321.  The board shall administer this article. Unless the context indicates otherwise, the provisions of this article shall apply to this part.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 407, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 55322 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 30 - FEE COLLECTION PROCEDURES LAW|CHAPTER 6 - Administration and Taxpayers Bill of Rights|ARTICLE 2 - The California Taxpayers Bill of Rights|Section 55322.

55322.  (a) The board shall establish the position of the Taxpayers’ Rights Advocate. The advocate or his or her designee shall be responsible for facilitating resolution of taxpayer complaints and problems, including any taxpayer complaints regarding unsatisfactory treatment of taxpayers by board employees, and staying actions where taxpayers have suffered or will suffer irreparable loss as the result of those actions. Applicable statutes of limitation shall be tolled during the pendency of a stay. Any penalties and interest that would otherwise accrue shall not be affected by the granting of a stay.(b) The advocate shall report directly to the executive officer of the board.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 407, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 55323 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 30 - FEE COLLECTION PROCEDURES LAW|CHAPTER 6 - Administration and Taxpayers Bill of Rights|ARTICLE 2 - The California Taxpayers Bill of Rights|Section 55323.

55323.  (a) The board shall develop and implement an education and information program directed at, but not limited to, all of the following groups:(1) Taxpayers newly registered with the board.(2) Board audit and compliance staff.(b) The education and information program shall include all of the following:(1) A program of written communication with newly registered taxpayers explaining in simplified terms their duties and responsibilities.(2) Participation in seminars and similar programs organized by federal, state, and local agencies.(3) Revision of taxpayer educational materials currently produced by the board that explain the most common areas of taxpayer nonconformance in simplified terms.(4) Implementation of a continuing education program for audit and compliance personnel to include the application of new legislation to taxpayer activities and areas of recurrent taxpayer noncompliance of inconsistency of administration.(c) Electronic media used pursuant to this section shall not represent the voice, picture, or name of members of the board or of the Controller.(Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 929, Sec. 77. Effective January 1, 2000.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 55324 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 30 - FEE COLLECTION PROCEDURES LAW|CHAPTER 6 - Administration and Taxpayers Bill of Rights|ARTICLE 2 - The California Taxpayers Bill of Rights|Section 55324.

55324.  The board shall conduct an annual hearing before the full board where industry representatives and individual taxpayers are allowed to present their proposals on changes to the Fee Collection Procedures Law which may further improve voluntary compliance and the relationship between taxpayers and government.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 407, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 55325 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 30 - FEE COLLECTION PROCEDURES LAW|CHAPTER 6 - Administration and Taxpayers Bill of Rights|ARTICLE 2 - The California Taxpayers Bill of Rights|Section 55325.

55325.  The board shall prepare and publish brief but comprehensive statements in simple and nontechnical language that explain procedure, remedies, and the rights and obligations of the board and taxpayers. As appropriate, statements shall be provided to taxpayers with the initial notice of audit, the notice of proposed additional taxes, any subsequent notice of tax due, or other substantive notices. Additionally, the board shall include this language for statements in the annual tax information bulletins that are mailed to taxpayers.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 407, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 55326 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 30 - FEE COLLECTION PROCEDURES LAW|CHAPTER 6 - Administration and Taxpayers Bill of Rights|ARTICLE 2 - The California Taxpayers Bill of Rights|Section 55326.

55326.  (a) The amount of revenue collected or assessed pursuant to this part shall not be used for any of the following:(1) To evaluate individual officers or employees.(2) To impose or suggest production quotas or goals.(b) The board shall certify in its annual report submitted pursuant to Section 15616 of the Government Code that revenue collected or assessed is not used in a manner prohibited by subdivision (a).(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 407, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 55327 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 30 - FEE COLLECTION PROCEDURES LAW|CHAPTER 6 - Administration and Taxpayers Bill of Rights|ARTICLE 2 - The California Taxpayers Bill of Rights|Section 55327.

55327.  The board shall develop and implement a program that will evaluate an individual employee’s or officer’s performance with respect to his or her contact with taxpayers. The development and implementation of the program shall be coordinated with the Taxpayers’ Rights Advocate.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 407, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 55328 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 30 - FEE COLLECTION PROCEDURES LAW|CHAPTER 6 - Administration and Taxpayers Bill of Rights|ARTICLE 2 - The California Taxpayers Bill of Rights|Section 55328.

55328.  The board shall, in cooperation with the Taxpayers’ Rights Advocate, and other interested taxpayer-oriented groups, develop a plan to reduce the time required to resolve petitions for redetermination and claims for refunds. The plan shall include determination of standard timeframes and special review of cases which take more time than the appropriate standard timeframe.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 407, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 55329 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 30 - FEE COLLECTION PROCEDURES LAW|CHAPTER 6 - Administration and Taxpayers Bill of Rights|ARTICLE 2 - The California Taxpayers Bill of Rights|Section 55329.

55329.  Procedures of the board, relating to appeals staff review conferences before a staff attorney or supervising tax auditor independent of the assessing department, shall include all of the following:(a) Any conference shall be held at a reasonable time at a board office that is convenient to the taxpayer.(b) The conference may be recorded only if prior notice is given to the taxpayer and the taxpayer is entitled to receive a copy of the recording.(c) The taxpayer shall be informed prior to any conference that he or she has a right to have present at the conference his or her attorney, accountant, or other designated agent.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 407, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 55330 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 30 - FEE COLLECTION PROCEDURES LAW|CHAPTER 6 - Administration and Taxpayers Bill of Rights|ARTICLE 2 - The California Taxpayers Bill of Rights|Section 55330.

55330.  (a) Every taxpayer is entitled to be reimbursed for any reasonable fees and expenses related to a hearing before the board if all of the following conditions are met:(1) The taxpayer files a claim for the fees and expenses with the board within one year of the date the decision of the board becomes final.(2) The board, in its sole discretion, finds that the action taken by the board staff was unreasonable.(3) The board decides that the taxpayer be awarded a specific amount of fees and expenses related to the hearing, in an amount determined by the board in its sole discretion.(b) To determine whether the board staff has been unreasonable, the board shall consider whether the board staff has established that its position was substantially justified.(c) The amount of reimbursed fees and expenses shall be limited to the following:(1) Fees and expenses incurred after the date of the notice of determination, jeopardy determination, or a claim for refund.(2) If the board finds that the staff was unreasonable with respect to certain issues but reasonable with respect to other issues, the amount of reimbursed fees and expenses shall be limited to those that relate to the issues where the staff was found unreasonable.(d) Any proposed award by the board pursuant to this section shall be available as a public record for at least 10 days prior to the effective date of the award.(e) The amendments to this section by the act adding this subdivision shall be operative for claims filed on or after January 1, 2000.(Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1052, Sec. 95. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 55331 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 30 - FEE COLLECTION PROCEDURES LAW|CHAPTER 6 - Administration and Taxpayers Bill of Rights|ARTICLE 2 - The California Taxpayers Bill of Rights|Section 55331.

55331.  (a) An officer or employee of the board acting in connection with any law administered by the board shall not knowingly authorize, require, or conduct any investigation of, or surveillance over, any person for nontax administration related purposes.(b) Any person violating subdivision (a) shall be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the State Civil Service Act, including dismissal from office or discharge from employment.(c) This section shall not apply with respect to any otherwise lawful investigation concerning organized crime activities.(d) The provisions of this section are not intended to prohibit, restrict, or prevent the exchange of information where the person is being investigated for multiple violations which include hazardous substances tax violations.(e) For the purposes of this section:(1) “Investigation” means any oral or written inquiry directed to any person, organization, or governmental agency.(2) “Surveillance” means the monitoring of persons, places, or events by means of electronic interception, overt or covert observations, or photography, and the use of informants.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 407, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 55333.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 30 - FEE COLLECTION PROCEDURES LAW|CHAPTER 6 - Administration and Taxpayers Bill of Rights|ARTICLE 2 - The California Taxpayers Bill of Rights|Section 55333.5.

55333.5.  (a) Except in any case where the board finds collection of the fee to be in jeopardy, if any property has been levied upon, the property or the proceeds from the sale of the property shall be returned to the fee payer if the board determines any one of the following:(1) The levy on the property was not in accordance with the law.(2) The fee payer has entered into and is in compliance with an installment payment agreement pursuant to Section 55209 to satisfy the fee liability for which the levy was imposed, unless that or another agreement allows for the levy.(3) The return of the property will facilitate the collection of the fee liability or will be in the best interest of the state and the fee payer.(b) Property returned under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) is subject to the provisions of Section 55335.(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 929, Sec. 79. Effective January 1, 2000.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 55334 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 30 - FEE COLLECTION PROCEDURES LAW|CHAPTER 6 - Administration and Taxpayers Bill of Rights|ARTICLE 2 - The California Taxpayers Bill of Rights|Section 55334.

55334.  Exemptions from levy under Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 703.010) of Title 9 of the Code of Civil Procedure shall be adjusted for purposes of enforcing the collection of debts under this part to reflect changes in the California Consumer Price Index whenever the change is more than 5 percent higher than any previous adjustment.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 407, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 55335 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 30 - FEE COLLECTION PROCEDURES LAW|CHAPTER 6 - Administration and Taxpayers Bill of Rights|ARTICLE 2 - The California Taxpayers Bill of Rights|Section 55335.

55335.  (a) A taxpayer may file a claim with the board for reimbursement of bank charges and any other reasonable third-party check charge fees incurred by the taxpayer as the direct result of an erroneous levy or notice to withhold, erroneous processing action, or erroneous collection action by the board. Bank and third-party charges include a financial institution’s or third party’s customary charge for complying with the levy or notice to withhold instructions and reasonable charges for overdrafts that are a direct consequence of the erroneous levy or notice to withhold, erroneous processing action, or erroneous collection action. The charges are those paid by the taxpayer and not waived or reimbursed by the financial institution or third party. Each claimant applying for reimbursement shall file a claim with the board that shall be in a form as may be prescribed by the board. In order for the board to grant a claim, the board shall determine that both of the following conditions have been satisfied:(1) The erroneous levy or notice to withhold, erroneous processing action, or erroneous collection action was caused by board error.(2) Prior to the erroneous levy or notice to withhold, erroneous processing action, or erroneous collection action, the taxpayer responded to all contacts by the board and provided the board with any requested information or documentation sufficient to establish the taxpayer’s position. This provision may be waived by the board for reasonable cause.(b) Claims pursuant to this section shall be filed within 90 days from the date the bank and third-party charges were incurred by the taxpayer. Within 30 days from the date the claim is received, the board shall respond to the claim. If the board denies the claim, the taxpayer shall be notified in writing of the reason or reasons for the denial of the claim.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 253, Sec. 11. (SB 442) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Rev & Tax Code § 55336 (2021)
2021 California Code|Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC|DIVISION 2 - OTHER TAXES|PART 30 - FEE COLLECTION PROCEDURES LAW|CHAPTER 6 - Administration and Taxpayers Bill of Rights|ARTICLE 2 - The California Taxpayers Bill of Rights|Section 55336.

55336.  (a) At least 30 days prior to the filing or recording of liens under Chapter 14 (commencing with Section 7150) or Chapter 14.5 (commencing with Section 7220) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, the board shall mail to the taxpayer a preliminary notice. The notice shall specify the statutory authority of the board for filing or recording the lien, indicate the earliest date on which the lien may be filed or recorded, and state the remedies available to the taxpayer to prevent the filing or recording of the lien. In the event tax liens are filed for the same liability in multiple counties, only one preliminary notice shall be sent.(b) The preliminary notice required by this section shall not apply to jeopardy determinations issued under Article 4 (commencing with Section 55101) of Chapter 3.(c) If the board determines that filing a lien was in error, it shall mail a release to the taxpayer and the entity recording the lien as soon as possible, but not later than seven days, after this determination and receipt of lien recording information. The release shall contain a statement that the lien was filed in error. In the event the erroneous lien is obstructing a lawful transaction, the board shall immediately issue a release of lien to the taxpayer and the entity recording the lien.(d) When the board releases a lien erroneously filed, notice of that fact shall be mailed to the taxpayer and, upon the request of the taxpayer, a copy of the release shall be mailed to the major credit reporting companies in the county where the lien was filed.(e) The board may release or subordinate a lien if the board determines that the release or subordination will facilitate the collection of the tax liability or will be in the best interest of the state and the taxpayer.(Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 929, Sec. 80. Effective January 1, 2000.)