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(a)(1) The Franchise Tax Board shall impose a penalty of two thousand dollars ($2,000) per taxable year whenever an entity described in paragraph (2) is doing business in this state, within the meaning of Section 23101, and fails to make and file a return as required by this part, within 60 days after the Franchise Tax Board sends the taxpayer a notice and demand to file the required tax return, unless the failure is due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect.
(2)(A) A foreign corporation or a foreign limited liability company that fails to qualify to do business in this state or whose powers, rights, and privileges have been forfeited.
(B) A domestic corporation or a domestic limited liability company that has been suspended.
(b) The penalty shall be in addition to any other penalty that may be due under this part.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC § 19135 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/revenue-and-taxation-code/rtc-sect-19135/
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