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The tax collector or tax commissioner shall waive the collection of any amount due the taxing authorities for which taxes are collected, when such amount represents a penalty or an amount of interest assessed for failure to comply with the laws governing the assessment and collection of ad valorem taxes, if:
(1) The tax collector or tax commissioner determines that the default giving rise to such penalty or interest was due to a taxpayer's military service in the armed forces of the United States in an area designated by the President of the United States by executive order as a combat zone and not due to gross or willful neglect or disregard of the law or of regulations or instructions issued pursuant to the law; and
(2) The taxpayer makes full payment of taxes due, not including penalties and interest, within 60 days of such taxpayer's return from such military service.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Georgia Code Title 48. Revenue and Taxation § 48-5-243 - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ga/title-48-revenue-and-taxation/ga-code-sect-48-5-243/
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