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VAT Refund Timelines: Supreme Court Clarifies the 120-Day Rule in Dohle Shipmanagement

The Supreme Court clarifies when the 120-day VAT refund period starts, giving taxpayers control over the timeline for judicial claims.

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.

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.

Palpable Mistakes in Stipulations: Correcting Factual Errors in Philippine Courts

Philippine courts may correct factual errors in stipulations when made through palpable mistake, as shown in Atlas Consolidated Mining v. CIR.