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Practice question: Prescriptive Period for Collection

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

Does an assessment's finality automatically make the government's right to collect indefinite?
  1. Yes, in every case.
  2. Yes, if the assessment is large.
  3. No; finality of assessment and collection prescription are distinct issues.
  4. Yes, if a collection letter is printed.
  5. Yes, if the officer invokes the lifeblood doctrine.

Legal references

  • CIR v. CTA Second Division and QL Development, Inc., G.R.258947, March29 2022, main decision; https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2022/mar2022/gr_258947_2022.html
  • NIRC Sections203 and222(c); https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1997/ra_8424_1997.html

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