Uzbek Trader Faces $167k Bill for Two Peppers After Typo
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Shop owner in Uzbekistan sells two peppers. He charges UZS 20,000, equal to $1.67. A mistake in the payment document records the sale as UZS 2 bn.
Tax authorities issue a notice for $167,000. They refuse to correct the error. The owner receives no relief from the inspection office.
The entrepreneur takes the case to court. Judges review the documents. They find the tax claim lacks basis.
Court rules in favor of the trader. It cancels the entire debt. The owner avoids payment.
