Section 18526 Of Article 1. Individuals And Fiduciaries From California Revenue And Taxation Code >> Division 2. >> Part 10.2. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 1.
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. A joint return may not be made under Section 18522 in any of
the following situations:
(a) After the expiration of four years from the last date
prescribed by law for filing the return for the taxable year
(determined without regard to any extension of time granted to either
spouse).
(b) After there has been mailed to either spouse, with respect to
the taxable year, a notice of deficiency under Section 19033, if the
spouse, as to that notice, files a protest under Section 19041 or
appeal under Section 19045.
(c) After either spouse has commenced a suit in any court for the
recovery of any part of the tax for that taxable year.
(d) After either spouse has entered into a closing agreement under
Section 19441 with respect to the taxable year.