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Showing 73–96 of 101 articles for “vat refund”

Zero-Rated Sales: Strict Invoicing Requirements for VAT Refund Claims in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court ruling: failure to comply with invoicing requirements is fatal to VAT refund claims. Learn the strict rules.

VAT Refund for Foreign Tourists Upheld: Equal Protection and Tax Classification in the Philippines

The Supreme Court upholds RA 12079's VAT refund for foreign tourists, ruling it does not violate equal protection or tax uniformity.

VAT Refund Denials Proving Direct Attribution AND NON Application OF Input Taxes

VAT Refund Claims: Authority to Print and Zero-Rated Invoice Requirements

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when failure to print "zero-rated" or present Authority to Print defeats VAT refund claims.

VAT Refund for Foreign Tourists Upheld: Equal Protection and Tax Classification

Supreme Court upholds VAT refund law for foreign tourists, ruling it does not violate equal protection and uniform taxation.

VAT Refund for Foreign Tourists Upheld: Equal Protection and Tax Classification Under RA 12079

The Supreme Court upholds RA 12079's VAT refund for foreign tourists, ruling it does not violate equal protection or uniform taxation.

Invoicing Requirements Strict Compliance for VAT Refund Claims in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court denies VAT refund for failure to comply with invoicing requirements under the NIRC and applicable regulations.

VAT Refund Denials Strict Compliance With Invoicing Rules Upheld

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on VAT refund claims, emphasizing strict compliance with invoicing and substantiation requirements.

Sales Invoice Suffices for VAT Refund Claims: Disparity Between Goods and Services Eliminated

Supreme Court rules sales invoices can substantiate VAT refund claims for zero-rated services, not just official receipts.

VAT Refund Apportionment When Exempt Sales Affect Tax Credit Claims

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when VAT refunds on capital goods must be apportioned if a taxpayer also has exempt sales.

Supreme Court Upholds VAT Refund Law for Foreign Tourists: A Win for Philippine Tourism

The Supreme Court upheld RA 12079's VAT refund for foreign tourists, ruling it does not violate equal protection or uniform taxation.

VAT Refund Denied for Failure to Print "Zero-Rated" on Invoices

Philippine Supreme Court rules that failure to print "zero-rated" on sales invoices bars VAT refund claims, even for exporters.

VAT Refund Eligibility Excess Creditable VAT Withheld MAY BE Refunded AS Erroneously Collected TAX

VAT Refund on Capital Goods: Strict Rules on Depreciable Assets

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies strict requirements for VAT refund claims on capital goods, emphasizing proper accounting treatment as depreciable assets.

VAT Refund Eligibility Zero Rated Sales and the San Roque Power Case

A look at the San Roque Power case, clarifying VAT refund eligibility for zero-rated sales under Philippine tax law.

Zero-Rated Sales and VAT Refund Eligibility for Power Generation Companies

Explaining the Supreme Court's ruling in San Roque Power Corp. v. CIR on VAT refunds for zero-rated sales by power generators.

VAT Refund for Foreign Tourists Upheld: Equal Protection and Taxation Rules Explained

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the VAT refund law for foreign tourists, explaining why the classification does not violate equal protection.

VAT Refund Claims Strict Deadlines Apply Even If Payment IS Belated

Philippine Supreme Court rules VAT refund claims must be filed within two years from the taxable quarter's close, not from payment date.

VAT Refund for Tourists Upheld: Equal Protection and Tax Classification Explained

The Supreme Court upheld the VAT refund law for foreign tourists, ruling it does not violate equal protection or tax uniformity.

Burden of Proof in Tax Refund Claims: Taxpayers Must Provide Sufficient Evidence

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on Atlas Consolidated Mining clarifies that taxpayers claiming VAT refunds must present complete documentary evidence.

VAT Refund Claims: Why Purchase Invoices and Receipts Must Be Submitted

The Supreme Court held that summaries and CPA certifications cannot replace pre-marked purchase invoices and receipts in claims for refund of excess input VAT.

Supreme Court Upholds VAT Refund Law for Foreign Tourists Against Equal Protection Challenge

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the VAT refund law for non-resident foreign tourists, ruling that the classification rests on substantial distinctions.

VAT Refund Claims: Proving Input Tax Payments With Proper Documentation

Tax refund claims fail without proper evidence. Learn the documentation rules from a Supreme Court case on input VAT refunds.

VAT Refund Eligibility for Ecozone Enterprises: The Cross Border Doctrine Explained

Learn how the Supreme Court ruled on VAT refund eligibility for PEZA-registered enterprises under the Cross Border Doctrine in the Toshiba case.