Taxation, 2019 Bar — Question B.20

QUESTION

ABC, Inc. owns a 950-square meter commercial lot in Quezon City. It received a notice of assessment from the City Assessor, subjecting the property to real property taxes (RPT). Believing that the assessment was erroneous, ABC, Inc. filed a protest with the City Treasurer. However, for failure to pay the RPT, the City Treasurer dismissed the protest. (a) Was the City Treasurer correct in dismissing ABC, Inc.'s protest? Explain. (2.5%) (b) Assuming that ABC, Inc. decides to appeal the dismissal, where should the appeal be filed? (2.5%)

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