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Excise Tax on Cigarette Bundles: The Sin Tax Law and Packaging Rules

The Supreme Court ruled that excise tax applies to a 20-stick bundle as a whole, not to individual 5s or 10s pouches.

VAT Refund Eligibility for PEZA-Registered Enterprises: Key Lessons from Seagate

The Supreme Court clarifies when PEZA-registered enterprises can claim VAT refunds on capital goods, distinguishing exempt entities from exempt transactions.