Article 5. Credits And Distribution of California Revenue And Taxation Code >> Division 1. >> Part 7. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 5.

When property is redeemed on which delinquent taxes have been paid in installments, there shall be credited on the amount necessary to redeem the total amount of back taxes previously paid, including an allowance for interest paid pursuant to Section 4221. The credit shall be allowed after computation of the amount necessary to redeem.

When payment of delinquent taxes in installments on any property was started under any provision of law and payment of delinquent taxes in installments on the property is later started after default in payment, there shall be credited on the amount payable the total amount of back taxes paid during the course of the defaulted plan or plans, including an allowance for interest paid pursuant to Section 4221. This credit is in addition to and not a substitute for the payment of any part of any installment payable and shall be allowed after the first installment is paid.