California Revenue & Taxation Code
Cal. Rev. & Tax. Code § 17061
# (a)
In the case of a person entitled to a refund pursuant to Section 1176 of the Unemployment Insurance Code, there shall be a credit against the tax imposed under this part in the amount of such refund. If the tax due after deduction of any other credit under this part is less than the credit allowable pursuant to this section, the difference shall be a tax refund.
# (b)
If the Franchise Tax Board disallows the refund or credit provided for by this section, the Franchise Tax Board shall notify the claimant accordingly. The Franchise Tax Board’s action upon the credit or refund is final unless the claimant files a protest with the Director of Employment Development pursuant to Section 1176.5 of the Unemployment Insurance Code. None of the remedies provided by this part shall be available to such claimant.
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