As soon as practicable after the return is filed, the Department shall examine it and ascertain the proper amount of the tax due as shown by the return. If the amount paid is greater than the amount due, as shown by the return, the excess shall be refunded to the taxpayer, or credited on any deficiency previously due by the taxpayer, under such rules and regulations as the Department shall adopt and promulgate. All refunds made under this section, or under any other section of this chapter, shall be paid out of the special funds created by §§ 58.1-1609 and 58.1-1610. If the amount paid is less than the amount due, as shown by the return, the Department shall immediately notify the taxpayer of such deficiency and shall add thereto such penalty and interest as required by § 58.1-1619.
Code 1950, § 58-838.13; 1984, c. 675.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 16 - Forest Products Tax
§ 58.1-1602. Levy of tax for forest conservation
§ 58.1-1605. Alternative for rates
§ 58.1-1606. Optional rates for certain manufacturers and severers
§ 58.1-1607. Limitation on tax for certain manufacturers taxable under § 58.1-1605
§ 58.1-1609. Payment, collection, and disposition of tax
§ 58.1-1610. Alternative payment, collection and disposition of tax
§ 58.1-1611. Allocation of tax to localities
§ 58.1-1612. Returns to be filed by manufacturer and severers; time of payment of tax
§ 58.1-1615. When Department may make return for delinquent taxpayer; penalty
§ 58.1-1616. Absconding taxpayer
§ 58.1-1617. Records to be kept
§ 58.1-1618. Penalty for failure to make return, keep records, or permit examination of records
§ 58.1-1619. Penalty and interest for failure to pay tax when due
§ 58.1-1620. Refunds and deficiency payments; penalty for deficiency
§ 58.1-1621. Proceedings in case of previous incorrect payments