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Store Owner Wins Opening Round with Arabkir Tax Inspectors
Grisha Balasanyan
15:14, July 30, 2011
Earlier this month, Hetq wrote about the plight of Gagik
Hambardzumyan, a small store owner, whose small convenience store had
been padlocked by Arabkir tax officials (Tax Officials Padlock Store
After Owner Complains to Hetq)
That same day, Hambardzumyan's troubles began when local tax
inspectors charged him with not supplying a sales receipt to one of
their operatives. The store owner filed letters with the Appeals Board
of the State Revenue Committee and with the head of the Arabkir Tax
Authority.
Today, Hambardzumyan received the 3 page decision of the Appeals
Boards nullifying the earlier charges of the Arabkir Tax Authority
that led to a decision to close the store for five days starting on
July 7.
The store owner confesses that he is somewhat shocked that the Appeals
Board has decided in opposition to the Tax Authority inspectors and
says that Hetq's coverage of the matter surely had a role to play.
"I really can't explain their decision because, in all honesty, I
wasn't all that hopeful. But, it goes without saying that the tax
inspectors operated in a manner that seriously violated the laws. It
would be great to see this as an example of how things can be in this
country if the laws work for those who are innocent and can prove it,"
said Hambardzumyan.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
Grisha Balasanyan
15:14, July 30, 2011
Earlier this month, Hetq wrote about the plight of Gagik
Hambardzumyan, a small store owner, whose small convenience store had
been padlocked by Arabkir tax officials (Tax Officials Padlock Store
After Owner Complains to Hetq)
That same day, Hambardzumyan's troubles began when local tax
inspectors charged him with not supplying a sales receipt to one of
their operatives. The store owner filed letters with the Appeals Board
of the State Revenue Committee and with the head of the Arabkir Tax
Authority.
Today, Hambardzumyan received the 3 page decision of the Appeals
Boards nullifying the earlier charges of the Arabkir Tax Authority
that led to a decision to close the store for five days starting on
July 7.
The store owner confesses that he is somewhat shocked that the Appeals
Board has decided in opposition to the Tax Authority inspectors and
says that Hetq's coverage of the matter surely had a role to play.
"I really can't explain their decision because, in all honesty, I
wasn't all that hopeful. But, it goes without saying that the tax
inspectors operated in a manner that seriously violated the laws. It
would be great to see this as an example of how things can be in this
country if the laws work for those who are innocent and can prove it,"
said Hambardzumyan.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress