Section 1231 Of Article 11.5. Taxpayer’s Rights From California Unemployment Insurance Code >> Division 1. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 11.5.
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. (a) The department shall develop and implement a taxpayer
education and information program directed at, but not limited to,
the following:
(1) Taxpayer or industry groups.
(2) Department audit and compliance staff.
(3) (A) Identifying forms, procedures, regulations, or laws that
are confusing and lead to taxpayer errors.
(B) Taking appropriate action, including recommending remedial
legislation to change those items identified pursuant to subparagraph
(A).
(b) The education and information program described in subdivision
(a) shall include all of the following:
(1) Communication with the taxpayer or industry groups which
explains in simplified terms the most common errors made by taxpayers
and how those errors may be avoided or corrected.
(2) Participation in small business seminars and similar programs
organized by state and local agencies and may include participation
in seminars organized by private organizations.
(3) In cooperation with the small business community, development
of small business educational events and materials that explain, in
simplified terms, the process of the department's determination of
whether an individual is an employee or an independent contractor.
These events and materials shall be designed to address potential tax
and labor law issues that may arise when small businesses contract
with microbusinesses in the production and delivery of products and
services.
(4) Revision of taxpayer educational materials currently produced
by the department to explain in simplified terms the most common
errors made by taxpayers and how those errors may be avoided or
corrected.
(5) Implementation of a continuing education program for audit
personnel to include the application of new legislation to taxpayer
activities and to minimize recurrent taxpayer noncompliance or
inconsistency of administration.