Article 139 provides a 'safe harbor' for taxpayers who voluntarily amend their returns under Article 138. It stipulates that the penalties and sanctions typically imposed for incorrect filings (under Part Seven) shall not be applied if the taxpayer can prove to the Authority that they did not intentionally submit incorrect data in the first place. This distinction between honest errors and intentional evasion is crucial, as it incentivizes taxpayers to proactively correct their records once a mistake is found, fostering a more transparent and cooperative relationship with the Tax Authority.
Part 5 - Tax Assessment and Collection
Chapter 1 - The Return
Section 2 - (Repealed)
Article 139
[GTL Notes: Penalties and Sanctions in case of Amendment of Tax Returns]
In the event an amended income tax return is filed in accordance with the provision of Article 138 of this Law, the penalties and sanctions stipulated in Part Seven of this Law may not be applied if it is proven to the Authority that the taxpayer did not intentionally submit incorrect data.
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