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Feb. 21, 2020
Bill to toughen state False Claims Act could face battle with businesses
Attorney General Xavier Becerra and Assemblyman Mark Stone have introduce new legislation to strengthen the California False Claims Act to address tax fraud. But they could face a difficult battle with business groups.
SACRAMENTO -- Attorney General Xavier Becerra and Assemblyman Mark Stone introduce legislation to strengthen the California False Claims Act to address tax fraud. But the measure could face a difficult battle with business groups.
AB 2570 would specify the act applies "to claims, records, or statements made under the Revenue and Taxation Code." This simple change would open up the act for use in pursuing unpaid taxes -- including t...
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