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Ella Mariz E. Millare: Gsis, SSS, Philhealth, Local Water District
Ella Mariz E. Millare: Gsis, SSS, Philhealth, Local Water District
Millare
*Lawmaking body is the only one which can grant tax exemption.
2. Proprietary function
*If the person primarily liable is tax exempt; the DST will be borne by
the person who will use the document. (Reason: Tax exemption is non-
transferable.)
Double taxation:
The same property must be taxed twice when it should be taxed once.
6. Tax Treaty
7. Apply for Franchise
Inherent Limitations:
1. Doctrine of Territoriality
2. Government is exempt from taxation
3. Public purpose
4. Doctrine of International Comity - cannot tax foreign gov’t
performing governmental functions
5. Non-Delegability of Power to Tax
- if Congress will enact law supporting the delegation. The
delegation should always contain valid standards.
Taxpayer’s Suit -
A class suit filed if the government is misappropriating funds.