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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 21Pt. 3Ch. 2.5Art. 4§ 62566 Late Payment Penalty Addition

§ 62566 Late Payment Penalty Addition

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§ 62566 Late Payment Penalty Addition

Key Takeaways

  • •If you don't pay your taxes on time, you might have to pay an extra 10%.
  • •This extra charge is added by the government to encourage on-time payments.
  • •The rule started on January 1, 2020.

Example

You owe $1,000 in taxes but forget to pay by the deadline.

Because you paid late, the government adds a $100 penalty (10% of $1,000), so now you owe $1,100.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 62566 Late Payment Penalty Addition

The secretary may add a penalty of 10 percent to amounts that are not paid when due. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 304, Sec. 24. (AB 590) Effective January 1, 2020.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 62568 Secretary Debt Recovery Actions
  • § 62560 Producer Claim Security Fund
  • § 62561 Milk Security Charge Rates
  • § 62563 Handler Security Charge Remittance
  • § 62565 Security Charge Collection

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 62566.
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