If the commissioner ascertains that the return of any taxpayer (or dealer pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 8 of this title) contains mistaken, false, or fraudulent statements or that it contains statements or omissions of data which are otherwise incorrect or misleading, and that as a result thereof improper or inadequate assessments of taxes have been made, the commissioner may determine and fix the amount of the taxes due from the taxpayer or dealer and shall proceed to collect the state tax due pursuant to the determination. In any case in which property assessments are made by the commissioner under the law for purposes of local taxation, the commissioner shall certify amounts of any property omitted from previous assessments to the proper local tax authorities for taxation in the local tax districts. All taxes collected under this Code section shall bear interest at the rate specified in Code Section 48-2-40, unless otherwise provided by law, from the date the commissioner advises the taxpayer in writing of the amount of the taxes due, until paid. The interest shall be assessed and collected as a part of the tax.
History. Ga. L. 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 77, § 32; Code 1933, § 91A-243, enacted by Ga. L. 1978, p. 309, § 2; Ga. L. 1980, p. 10, § 5.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 48 - Revenue and Taxation
Chapter 2 - State Administrative Organization, Administration, and Enforcement
§ 48-2-31. Currency in Which Taxes to Be Paid
§ 48-2-34. Failure to Give Official Receipt for Payment of Taxes or License Fees; Penalty
§ 48-2-35.1. Refund of Sales and Use Taxes; Expedited Refunds
§ 48-2-36. Extension of Time for Returns
§ 48-2-37. Preparation of Delinquent Returns
§ 48-2-38. Due Date; Interest on Deferred Taxes
§ 48-2-39. When Date for Payment or Filing on Holiday
§ 48-2-40. Rate of Interest on Past Due Taxes
§ 48-2-41. Authority to Waive Interest on Unpaid Taxes
§ 48-2-42. Nature of Penalties
§ 48-2-43. Authority to Waive Penalties
§ 48-2-45. Service of Notice of Assessment
§ 48-2-46. Procedures for Protests
§ 48-2-47. Final Assessments and License Fees
§ 48-2-48. Deficiency Assessments; Interest
§ 48-2-49. Periods of Limitation for Assessment of Taxes
§ 48-2-50. Review of Assessments; Certifications
§ 48-2-51. Jeopardy Assessments; Collection; Bond
§ 48-2-52. Personal Liability of Corporate Officer or Employee for Tax Delinquency
§ 48-2-53. Compelled Production of Evidence
§ 48-2-54. Action by Commissioner to Collect Unpaid Tax
§ 48-2-54.1. Authorization to Charge Taxpayer’s Account
§ 48-2-55. Attachment and Garnishment; Levy
§ 48-2-56. Liens for Taxes; Priority
§ 48-2-57. Effect of Judicial Sale on State Tax Lien
§ 48-2-58. Release of Property Subject to State Tax Lien
§ 48-2-59. Appeals; Payment of Taxes Admittedly Owed; Bond; Costs
§ 48-2-60. Compromise Settlements; Penalty Refunds
§ 48-2-61. Effect of Actions Taken to Avoid Payment of Taxes; Liability
§ 48-2-62. Penalties for Tax Return Preparers; Prohibition on Continuing to Prepare Returns; Refunds