Article 22 details enforcement seizure procedures for final, unpaid tax debts. The Authority can seize assets held by the taxpayer or third parties. Third parties must provide a statement of amounts owed to the taxpayer within thirty days and remit those funds to the Authority to cover the tax debt. Failure by a third party to comply allows the Authority to seize the third party's own assets. Notably, while these powers are broad, they do not apply to banks without a specific court order, providing a layer of protection for the financial sector and ensuring legal due process for bank-held funds.
SECTION 7 - TAX COLLECTION AND REFUNDS
Chapter 2 - Seizure of Taxpayer's Assets
Article 22
If the tax assessment decision and the related financial penalties become final and are not paid by the specified date, the President shall take enforcement seizure procedures on the taxpayer's assets necessary to collect the tax, whether these assets are in the possession of the taxpayer or others.
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