California · Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC

RTC §282.5: If a taxpayer refuses to comply with a written demand made pursuant to Section 282, the exemption shall be disallowed and, if an exemption has previously been allowed, an assessment pursuant to Sectio

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If a taxpayer refuses to comply with a written tax demand, any exemption is disallowed and taxes may be reassessed.

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If a taxpayer refuses to comply with a written demand made pursuant to Section 282, the exemption shall be disallowed and, if an exemption has previously been allowed, an assessment pursuant to Section 531.1 shall be made.

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