Unemp. Ins. Code, § 13052.5 · Chapter 4. Reports, Returns, and Statements
Unemp. Ins. Code, § 13052.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) In addition to the penalty imposed by Section 19183 of the Revenue and Taxation Code (relating to failure to file information returns), if any person, or entity fails to report amounts paid as remuneration for personal services as required under Section 13050 of this code or Section 6041A of the Internal Revenue Code on the date prescribed thereof (determined with regard to any extension of time for filing), that person or entity may be liable for a penalty determined under subdivision (b).
(b) For purposes of subdivision (a), the amount determined under this subdivision is the maximum rate under Section 17041 of the Revenue and Taxation Code multiplied by the unreported amounts paid as remuneration for personal services.
(c) The penalty imposed by subdivision (a) shall be assessed against that person or entity required to file a return under Section 13050 of this code or Section 6041A of the Internal Revenue Code.
(d) The penalty imposed under this section shall be in lieu of the penalty imposed under Section 19175 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. In the event that a penalty is imposed under both this section and Section 19175 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, only the penalty imposed under this section shall apply.
(e) The penalty imposed by this section may be assessed in lieu of, or in addition to, the penalty imposed by Section 13052 with respect to the failure to furnish a withholding statement to an employee.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 117, Sec. 11. (AB 1695) Effective January 1, 2018.
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