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Practice question: Burden of Proof in Tax Assessments

Multiple Choice Easy Jurisprudence

Practice question

When the BIR alleges fraud to invoke the exceptional ten-year assessment period, what proof of fraud is required under Magaan?
  1. The collector's suspicion alone
  2. A newspaper rumor
  3. Clear and convincing evidence
  4. No evidence because fraud is always presumed
  5. Only the taxpayer's silence

Legal references

  • NIRC Sections5–6,13 and228: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/3896
  • CIR v. Hantex Trading, GR136975, March31 2005, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2005/mar2005/gr_136975_2005.html
  • CIR v. Spouses Magaan, GR232663, May3 2021, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2021/may2021/gr_232663_2021.html
  • CIR v. Elric Auxiliary Services, GR226945, February19 2026, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2026/feb2026/gr_226945_2026.html

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