The Taxpayer’s Right of Judicial Appeal
摘要
This study provides insight into the taxpayer's ability to legally dispute tax assessments in court, by taking into account the impartiality and fair trial rights that judges possess. The study is structured into two primary sections: the first section explores the administrative framework for resolving tax disputes in Jordan, while the second section delves into the process of appealing tax assessments through judicial means. To examine this topic, a descriptive approach was used, involving the analysis of texts pertaining to income and sales taxes, as well as the various methods available for challenging these taxes. The findings of the study suggest that when it comes to tax disputes, the process of judicial appeals has a unique and separate level of confidentiality compared to other types of disputes such as administrative, civil, commercial, and criminal ones. This distinction arises from the fundamental characteristics of tax law itself. Furthermore, the study puts forth several recommendations to strengthen the principles of judicial appeal in tax disputes. One such recommendation is to forbid any attempts at reconciliation after a dispute has been filed with the court.