Article 160 bis establishes the 'pay now, argue later' principle for tax disputes. Filing an objection does not automatically suspend the taxpayer's obligation to pay the disputed tax by its original due date. The tax remains payable as per the assessment notice unless the taxpayer successfully applies for a postponement of payment under the specific rules of Section Three. This ensures that the state's revenue collection is not unduly delayed by lengthy legal disputes, while still allowing for a deferral mechanism in cases of genuine hardship or significant contention.
Part 6 - Tax Disputes
Chapter 1 - Objection
Section 1 - Filing of Objection
Article 160 bis
[GTL Notes: Payment of Disputed Tax]
Filing of objection shall not result in stopping payment of disputed tax which remains payable on the date specified in accordance with Article 146 (item 4) of this Law; unless otherwise decided to postpone its payment in application of Section Three of this Chapter.
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