During a tax reassessment, who bears the burden of proving which party is right? Is it the taxpayer or the Tax Administration of Kosovo (TAK)? This fundamental question, which concerns the balance between administrative authority and individual rights, often has no straightforward answer in practice, as taxpayers are frequently required to prove their own “innocence.”…
If you have submitted an appeal to the Appeals Board at the Ministry of Finance, you may be at risk of losing your right to file a lawsuit. Attention! The period for filing a lawsuit begins on the 31st day and expires on the 60th day following the submission of the appeal to the Board….
IS THE KOSOVO TAX ADMINISTRATION UNFAIRLY FINING TAXPAYERS? RETROACTIVE APPLICATION OF THE LAW VIOLATING CONSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPLES!
- October 14, 2024
Amendments to Tax Returns for Periods Before 2024 Are Being Unfairly Penalized One of the fundamental principles of justice is the prohibition of the retroactive application of laws. This principle ensures that no law may be applied to penalize actions that occurred before its entry into force. The Constitution of Kosovo protects this principle, ensuring…
KEY TAX CHANGES UNDER THE NEW LAW ON TAX PROCEDURE ADMINISTRATION
- January 28, 2024
Author: Senat Elshani On 28 January 2024, Law No. 08/L-257 on Tax Procedure Administration entered into force in the Republic of Kosovo. The new law establishes a comprehensive legal framework governing tax obligations, rules, and procedures in Kosovo. Repeal of Previous Legislation With the entry into force of the new law, the following laws have…
TAK IS NOT ENTITLED TO COLLECT TAX LIABILITIES UNTIL THE APPEALS DEPARTMENT ISSUES ITS FINAL DECISION
- August 24, 2023
The Assembly of Kosovo has adopted Law No. 08/L-176, introducing, among other provisions, several amendments to the Law on Tax Administration and Procedures. One of the most significant changes concerns the suspension of the obligation to pay tax liabilities while an appeal is under review. Previously, a tax audit report became enforceable upon signing, meaning…
Author: Florin Lata Tax Administration of Kosovo (TAK), through a public notice, dated 27.01.2022 and entitled “Notice to taxpayers – Fines can be paid only 50% if paid within 15 days” had decided that after 5 years, it would start implementing Article 30 par. 3 of the Law on Minor Offences, even though this law…

