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Feb 9, 2025 tax law bir assessment waivers prescription cir v. telstar

Defective Tax Waivers: Supreme Court Voids BIR Assessment Against Telstar

Supreme Court voids BIR deficiency assessment against Telstar due to defective waivers and lack of demand for payment, reinforcing strict rules on prescriptive periods.

Apr 16, 2024 vat zero-rating international air transport tax refund manila peninsula bir

VAT Zero-Rating for Hotel Services to International Airlines: The Manila Peninsula Ruling

The Supreme Court clarifies when hotel accommodations for international flight crews qualify for VAT zero-rating under the NIRC.

Mar 7, 2022 tax law vat refund court of tax appeals bir ruling tax code jurisprudence

VAT Refund Timelines: The 120+30 Day Rule and Its Window Period Exception

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies VAT refund filing deadlines, the mandatory 120+30 day rule, and the window period exception under BIR Ruling DA-489-03.

Aug 3, 2010 value-added tax vat refund tax credit zero-rated sales bir taxation

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.

Jul 13, 2006 tax law bir rulings non-retroactivity vat taxpayer rights

Non-Retroactivity of BIR Rulings: The Benguet Case and Taxpayer Protection

Learn how the Supreme Court protects taxpayers from retroactive BIR rulings, based on the landmark Benguet Corporation case.