(a) In addition to the penalty imposed by Section 19183 (relating to failure to file information returns), if any person or entity fails to report amounts paid as remuneration for personal services as required under Section 13050 of the Unemployment Insurance Code or Section 18631 on the date prescribed therefor (determined with regard to any extension of time for filing), that person or entity may be liable for a penalty determined under subdivision (b).
(b) For purposes of subdivision (a), the amount determined under this subdivision is the maximum rate under Section 17041 multiplied by the unreported amounts paid as remuneration for personal services.
(c) The penalty imposed by subdivision (a) shall be assessed against that person or entity required to file a return under Section 13050 of the Unemployment Insurance Code or Section 18631.
(d) Article 3 (commencing with Section 19031) of this chapter (relating to deficiency assessments) shall not apply with respect to the assessment or collection of any penalty imposed by subdivision (a).
(e) The penalty imposed under subdivision (a) shall be in lieu of the penalty imposed under Section 13052.5 of the Unemployment Insurance Code (relating to unreported compensation). In the event that a penalty is imposed under this section and Section 13052.5 of the Unemployment Insurance Code, only the penalty imposed under Section 13052.5 of the Unemployment Insurance Code shall apply.
(Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 156, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2008.)