How to Appeal a Tax Assessment

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A tax adjustment can be very stressful and discouraging. However, it is important to know that you have the right to challenge a tax assessment if you think it is unfair or wrong. Here's how to appeal a tax adjustment :

1. Understand your tax notice and the reasons for the turnaround : Your tax notice should clearly indicate the reasons for which the tax administration has estimated that you need to pay more taxes. If this is not the case, contact them immediately so that they can clarify the situation.

2. Present your argument : once you understand the reason for the turnaround, present your argument to the tax authority, explaining why it is wrong or does not take into account some of the important issues that warrant a reduction in taxes requested.

3. Ask for an administrative review : If the tax administration refuses to change his initial estimate, ask for an administrative review by a tax inspector qualified who will review your file again and will take its final decision on the exact amount of taxes to be paid after a thorough review of all relevant information provided by you or by itself .
4. Appeal to the administrative court: If the final decision of the inspector does not correspond to what you think of as just and equitable, then it is time to appeal to the administrative court to a judge to carefully examine your case and render its own decision on the exact amount of tax to pay .
 
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