Terms Used In Tennessee Code 67-5-1401

  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • Taxpayer: as used in this part or part 15 of this chapter, means the owner of the property under appeal or any lessee legally obligated to pay ad valorem taxes for which the property is liable. See Tennessee Code 67-5-1412

If the taxpayer fails, neglects or refuses to appear before the county board of equalization prior to its final adjournment, the assessment as determined by the assessor shall be conclusive against the taxpayer, and such taxpayer shall be required to pay the taxes on such amount; provided, that nothing herein shall be taken as conclusive against the state, county or municipality.