- 20 Marks
TAX – May 2017 – L2 – SB – Q4 – Tax Dispute Resolution
Explanation of options available to the Revenue Authority and the taxpayer in tax disputes, including jurisdiction of appeals and court conditions.
Question
Jandon is a Nigerian who lived abroad for many years and recently returned to establish a business in Nigeria. He appointed your firm to audit his financial statements. Jandon prepared his own tax computations for the year ended December 31, 2014, and submitted the returns to the Revenue Authority. However, the tax returns have been disputed by the Revenue Authority.
Required:
a. Explain the options open to the Revenue Authority on receipt of a Letter of Objection. (2 Marks)
b. Outline the content of a Notice of Objection. (3 Marks)
c. Describe the jurisdiction of the Tax Appeal Tribunal. (6 Marks)
d. List the conditions to be fulfilled for an appeal to the Federal High Court to be valid. (4 Marks)
e. Identify the options available to an aggrieved taxpayer dissatisfied with the Federal High Court’s decision. (5 Marks)
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- Tags: Federal High Court, Tax Appeal Tribunal, Tax Dispute, Taxpayer Rights
- Level: Level 2
- Topic: Tax Dispute Resolution
- Series: MAY 2017