California · Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC
RTC §19322: Every claim for refund shall be in writing, shall be signed by the taxpayer or the taxpayer’s authorized representative, and shall state the specific grounds upon which it is founded.
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Every claim for refund shall be in writing, shall be signed by the taxpayer or the taxpayer’s authorized representative, and shall state the specific grounds upon which it is founded. A claim filed for or on behalf of a class of taxpayers shall do all of the following: (a) Be accompanied by written authorization from each taxpayer sought to be included in the class. (b) Be signed by each taxpayer or taxpayer’s authorized representative. (c) State the specific grounds on which the claim is founded.
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