Questione giuridica chiave
Whether tax officials may participate as experts despite also holding a tax commission function, and whether this creates bias.
Decisione estratta
The objection was unfounded: under the circumstances, the officials’ dual role did not justify disqualification, especially since the report was disclosed before the objection decision and the taxpayer could comment on it.
Motivazione estratta
Requiring the opinion to appear only in the reasons of the objection decision would not protect taxpayers; it would instead delay their participation rights. The early disclosure served procedural economy and the right to be heard. The challenge was not based on personal bias but only on the officials’ status as tax office employees.