Tax liability is an obligation that everyone in Turkey must fulfil. Tax is a revenue item collected to contribute to the economy of the country and taxpayers are responsible for the payment and declaration of these taxes within the specified periods.
Tax liability includes income tax, corporate tax, VAT, special consumption tax, property tax and other types of taxes. Liability may arise after certain events, such as a person’s income reaching a certain level, the establishment of a company or the sale of a property.
A person becomes liable for income tax when his or her income reaches a certain level. Companies acquire a corporate tax liability in order to carry out commercial activities. Property tax liability arises when a person becomes the owner of a real estate property.
Tax liability includes issuing the tax return, paying the declared taxes, submitting the tax return on time and notifying the relevant institutions of any changes in the tax liability.
Failure to fulfil the tax obligation may result in sanctions such as tax penalties. Therefore, it is important for taxpayers to be careful in fulfilling their obligations and to declare and pay their taxes within the deadlines.
In conclusion, tax liability is an obligation that everyone in Turkey must fulfil. Tax payments are collected in order to contribute to the economy of the country and taxpayers are obliged to organise their tax returns and pay the declared taxes in due time. It is important for taxpayers to fulfil their obligations, avoid sanctions and avoid legal problems.