Apparently the law does not provide for the refund of real property taxes that have been collected as a result of an erroneous or illegal assessment…
2011 Bar Exam · Taxation Law · Question 93 · Multiple choice
The question
Apparently the law does not provide for the refund of real property taxes that have been collected as a result of an erroneous or illegal assessment by the provincial or city assessor. What should be done in such instance to avoid an injustice? (2011 Bar Question)
- A.Question the legality of the no-refund rule before the Supreme Court.
- B.Enact a new ordinance amending the erroneous or illegal assessment to correct the error. 113 | P a g e 2010-2015 Taxation Law Bar Examinations
- C.Subsequent adjustment in tax computation and the application of the excess payment to future real property tax liabilities.
- D.Pass a new ordinance providing for the refund of real property taxes that have been erroneously or illegally collected.
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