- 5 Marks
Question
What are the specific particulars to be included in a Notice of Appeal against an assessment pending before a Tax Appeal Tribunal?
Answer
The following particulars should be included in a Notice of Appeal against an assessment:
- The official number of the assessment and the year of assessment for which it was made.
- The amount of tax payable under such assessment.
- The amount of the total profit based on which the tax payable was computed and appearing in the Notice of Assessment.
- The date upon which the appellant was served with a Notice of Refusal by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to amend the assessment as desired.
- The precise grounds of appeal against the assessment, which must be limited to the grounds stated in the appellant’s Notice of Objection.
- An address for service of any notices, receipts, or other documents to be given by the Secretary to the Tax Appeal Tribunal.
- Tags: Notice of Appeal, Tax Assessment, Tax Dispute, Tax Tribunal
- Level: Level 2
- Topic: Tax Dispute Resolution
- Series: NOV 2015
- Uploader: Kwame Aikins