Article 178 establishes a strict deadline for the state to return funds to a successful litigant. If a final court judgment entitles a taxpayer to a refund of previously paid tax, the Tax Authority must issue the refund within sixty days of receiving notification of the judgment. This period may be extended by an additional thirty days if necessary. This provision ensures that taxpayers who prevail in court are not subject to indefinite delays in recovering their overpaid funds, providing a degree of fiscal certainty and administrative accountability following a judicial victory.
Part 6 - Tax Disputes
Chapter 3 - Tax Suit
Section 3 - Execution of the Judgement Issues on the Tax Suit
Article 178
[GTL Notes: Timelines for Refund of Tax on Passing of Judgement]
If a final judgment issued results in entitling the taxpayer for refund of the amount of the tax or part thereof previously paid, the Authority shall refund the amount due to the taxpayer within sixty days from the date of notification of the judgment. This period may be extended for further (30) thirty days, if necessary.
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