Section 6487.05 Of Article 2. Deficiency Determinations From California Revenue And Taxation Code >> Division 2. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 5. >> Article 2.
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. (a) Notwithstanding Section 6487, the period during which
a deficiency determination may be mailed to a qualifying retailer is
limited to three years after the last day of the calendar month
following the quarterly period for which the amount is proposed to be
determined. For purposes of this section, a "qualifying retailer" is
a retailer that meets all of the following conditions:
(1) The retailer is located outside this state, and has not
previously registered with the board.
(2) The retailer is engaged in business in this state, as defined
in Section 6203.
(3) The retailer voluntarily registers with the board.
(4) The retailer has not been previously contacted by the board or
its agents regarding the provisions of Section 6203.
(5) As determined by the board, the retailer's failure to file a
return or failure to report or pay the tax or amount due required by
law was due to reasonable cause and was not a result of negligence or
intentional disregard of the law, or because of fraud or an intent
to evade the provisions of this part.
(b) If the board or its designee finds that the retailer's failure
to make a timely return or payment is due to reasonable cause and
circumstances beyond the retailer's control, and occurred
notwithstanding the exercise of ordinary care and the absence of
willful neglect, the retailer shall be relieved of the penalties
imposed pursuant to this part. Any retailer seeking relief of penalty
shall file a statement under penalty of perjury setting forth the
facts upon which he or she bases his or her claim for relief.