Ram is the only practicing lung transplant specialist in Baguio city. The government of Baguio passed a local ordinance subjecting the practice of lung transplant to 2% tax based on receipts. Ram objected claiming that other transplant specialist in other regions of the country are not subjected to tax. Is Ram's contention valid? Mention any applicable theories in taxation to answer

Ram is the only practicing lung transplant specialist in Baguio city. The government of Baguio passed a local ordinance subjecting the practice of lung transplant to 2% tax based on receipts. Ram objected claiming that other transplant specialist in other regions of the country are not subjected to tax. Is Ram's contention valid? Mention any applicable theories in taxation to answer

SWFT Comprehensive Volume 2019

42nd Edition

ISBN:9780357233306

Author:Maloney

Publisher:Maloney

Chapter23: Exempt Entities

Section: Chapter Questions

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