§ 48-12-5 - Untimely filing of duplicate return of decedent's estate; assessment of estate for state estate tax; production of evidence; notice to personal representative of amount of tax and intere - Georgia Statutes

O.C.G.A. 48-12-5 (2010)
48-12-5. Untimely filing of duplicate return of decedent's estate; assessment of estate for state estate tax; production of evidence; notice to personal representative of amount of tax and interest due

When a duplicate return is not timely filed with the commissioner by the personal representative of the estate as required by this chapter, the commissioner may appraise and assess the estate for state estate taxes, plus interest due on the taxes, in accordance with the format of the federal estate tax return. The commissioner shall have full power and authority to require the production of all evidence that will enable him to determine the value of all property of the estate subject to the tax imposed by this chapter. The commissioner shall notify the personal representative of the amount of the state estate tax, plus interest on the tax, found to be due from the estate of the decedent.