California Revenue & Taxation Code
Cal. Rev. & Tax. Code § 17085.7
(a)In the case of any distribution made on account of a notice to withhold (pursuant to Section 18670 or 18670.5) on a qualified retirement plan, no additional tax shall be imposed in accordance with Section 72(t) of the Internal Revenue Code.
(b)This section shall apply to distributions after December 31, 1999.
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