§ 44-29-5. Pecuniary penalties for deficiencies.
If any part of the deficiency for which a determination is made is due to negligence or intentional disregard of the provisions of this chapter, a penalty of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the determination shall be added to it. If any part of the deficiency for which a determination is made is due to fraud or intent to evade the provisions of this chapter, a penalty of fifty percent (50%) of the amount of the determination shall be added to it.
History of Section.P.L. 1969, ch. 197, art. 2, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 44-29 - Admissions Tax to Racing Events at Which Pari-Mutuel Betting Is Permitted
Section 44-29-1. - Definitions.
Section 44-29-2. - Imposition of tax.
Section 44-29-3. - Filing of returns — Date due — Interest and penalty.
Section 44-29-4. - Deficiency determination — Interest.
Section 44-29-5. - Pecuniary penalties for deficiencies.
Section 44-29-6. - Notice of determination.
Section 44-29-7. - Determination without return — Interest and penalties.
Section 44-29-8. - Taxes as debt to state — Lien on real estate.
Section 44-29-9. - Collection powers.
Section 44-29-10. - Payment of refunds.
Section 44-29-11. - Hearing by administrator on application.
Section 44-29-13. - Judgment on review.
Section 44-29-14. - Penalty for violations generally.
Section 44-29-15. - Records required.
Section 44-29-16. - Rules and regulations — Forms.
Section 44-29-17. - Taxes imposed as additional to other taxes.