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Economy
Public invited to comment on proposed tax appeal changes
Parliament's Economic Committee has opened a public consultation on a bill amending the Tax Administration Act, which would set circumstances requiring taxpayers to pay 100 per cent of disputed tax before appealing a MIRA decision to the Tax Appeal Tribunal, up from the current 50 per cent. The bill was submitted by PNC Member for Funadhoo Mohamed Mamdhooh on behalf of the Government and referred to the committee on Monday, with feedback open until 12 noon on 5 November.
Politics
Majilis Approves Bill Requiring 50% Upfront Payment to Appeal Disputed Taxes
The People's Majlis passed a preliminary vote to accept a government bill amending the Tax Administration Act, which would require taxpayers to pay at least 50 per cent of a disputed tax liability before appealing to the Tax Appeal Tribunal, with 54 votes in favour and 11 against. The bill was referred to the Parliamentary Committee on Economic Affairs after its first reading on 20 October, drawing criticism from opposition MPs who called it a cash-gathering move.
Justice
High Court orders Turkish firm to pay MVR 25 million in unpaid construction taxes
The High Court unanimously upheld a MIRA assessment requiring Turkish firm Turmaks to pay MVR 25 million in unpaid GST on materials imported for the Tree Top Hospital construction project in Hulhumalé. Turmaks' appeal against the Tax Appeal Tribunal's earlier ruling in MIRA's favour was dismissed.
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