Yangju City Appoints Local Tax Deliberation Committee Members to Strengthen Protection of Taxpayers' Rights

Yangju City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Yang Suhyun) announced on the 27th that it recently held the 'Yangju City Local Tax Deliberation Committee Member Appointment Ceremony' to protect taxpayers' rights and ensure fair tax administration.

Yang Suhyun, mayor of Yangju City, is taking a commemorative photo after holding the 'Yangju City Local Tax Deliberation Committee Member Appointment Ceremony' recently to protect taxpayers' rights and ensure fair tax administration. Photo by Yangju City

The newly appointed committee consists of a total of 14 members: 11 external members with expertise in local taxation, including tax accountants, certified public accountants, appraisers, and professors, as well as 3 internal members, such as the Director of Planning and Administration of the city. Kim Jonguk was elected as the chairperson, and the term of the committee members runs until May 31, 2027.

Going forward, the Local Tax Deliberation Committee will deliberate and decide on various key matters in local tax administration, including appeals against local taxes, pre-assessment reviews, determination of the standard market value for local taxes, and disclosure of information on delinquent taxpayers. The committee will also review matters related to local taxation in general, such as the selection of exemplary taxpayers.

While presenting the letters of appointment, Mayor Yang Suhyun stated, "The Local Tax Deliberation Committee plays an important role in protecting taxpayers' rights and ensuring a trustworthy tax administration," and added, "I hope that, based on the expertise and experience of the committee members, fair and transparent tax administration will be realized."

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