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Pachomius filed his 2024 California tax return and paid his balance due of $125 on November 30, 2025. The original due date of his California return was April 15, 2025. The Franchise Tax Board will assess a late filing penalty of what amount?
$6
$50
$125
$135

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
$125

Explanation: California’s failure-to-file penalty is 5% per month (up to 25%) but if the return is filed more than 60 days late a minimum penalty applies — the lesser of $135 or 100% of the unpaid tax. Pachomius was over 60 days late and owed $125, so the penalty is $125.