West Virginia § 11-11-11 - 11-11-11. Returns executed by Tax Commissioner.

Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 11-11-11 — 11-11-11. Returns executed by Tax Commissioner., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 11-11-11. 11-11-11. Returns executed by Tax Commissioner.

(a) Authority of Tax Commissioner to execute return. -- If any person fails to file a return at the time prescribed by law, or files (willfully or otherwise) a false or fraudulent return, the Tax Commissioner shall make the return from his own knowledge and from such information as he can obtain through testimony or otherwise.

(b) Status of returns. -- A return so made and subscribed by the Tax Commissioner shall be prima facie good and sufficient for all legal purposes.

Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 11-11-11

What does West Virginia Code § 11-11-11 cover?

Section 11-11-11 ("11-11-11. Returns executed by Tax Commissioner.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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