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Nov 14, 2016real property taxpayment under protestlocal government codetax exemptionassessment appeal
Real Property Tax Disputes: Why Payment Under Protest Is a Mandatory First Step
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that payment under protest is mandatory before appealing real property tax assessments, even when claiming tax exemption.
Oct 2, 2013real-property-taxpayment-under-protesttax-exemptionlocal-government-codeassessment-appeals
Tax Exemption vs Assessment: Understanding Payment Under Protest in Real Property Tax Disputes
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that claiming tax exemption does not excuse payment under protest before appealing a real property tax assessment.