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Countrywise Withholding Tax Rates: IT Act vs. Tax Treaties/DTAA

Income Tax : Tax on dividends, interest, royalties and FTS earned by non-residents is governed by the more beneficial rate under the Income-tax...

June 30, 2026 43609 Views 1 comment Print

Countrywise Withholding Tax Rates / Chart as per DTAA

Income Tax : The applicable withholding tax depends on the Income-tax Act or the relevant DTAA, whichever is more beneficial. Treaty rates diff...

June 30, 2026 455015 Views 28 comments Print

Comprehensive Guide: Tax Treatment of Dividends Received

Income Tax : This guide explains how the abolition of DDT shifted the tax burden on dividends from companies to shareholders from 1 April 2020 ...

June 10, 2026 23592 Views 1 comment Print

Double Taxation Relief: Rules and Benefits in India

Income Tax : The guide explains how residents can avoid double taxation through DTAA benefits, Foreign Tax Credit, and Section 91 relief, outli...

June 8, 2026 21237 Views 0 comment Print

Form 41 for DTAA Claims: Complete Guide under Income Tax Act 2025  

Income Tax : Form 41 is now compulsory for non-residents claiming DTAA benefits, replacing Form 10F. The update mandates online filing and ensu...

April 18, 2026 10491 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


India–France DTAA Amended to Grant Source Country Taxing Rights on Share Capital Gains

Income Tax : India and France have signed a protocol granting full taxing rights on capital gains from share sales to the country of company re...

February 24, 2026 1440 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Clarifies Guidance on Principal Purpose Test (PPT)

Income Tax : CBDT issues clarification on Circular 01/2025, stating it applies only to the Principal Purpose Test in certain DTAAs and does not...

March 17, 2025 2793 Views 0 comment Print

Representation to Simplify & Automate TRC Issue Process for Indian Companies

Income Tax : Explore challenges in TRC applications under DTAA by Indian companies. KSCAA proposes reforms for a simpler, efficient process. Le...

June 22, 2024 906 Views 0 comment Print

India-Cyprus Double Tax Treaty: Benefits, Tax Recovery & Golden Passport

Income Tax : Explore the details of India's Double Tax Treaty with Cyprus, its signing date, benefits for both nations, tax recovery provisions...

December 11, 2023 1938 Views 0 comment Print

Need for amendment of DTAA to stop double taxation of Indian IT firms

Income Tax : Need for early amendment of DTAA regulations to stop the double taxation of Indian IT firms: Ms. Anupriya Patel tells the visiting...

July 24, 2022 1059 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Section 9(1)(vii) FTS Addition Set Aside; Taxability Must Be Examined Under Relevant DTAA: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi held legal services are not FTS under Section 9(1)(vii) and directed partner-wise DTAA examination. FTS addition was de...

July 5, 2026 405 Views 0 comment Print

ESOP Discount Allowed as Karnataka HC Precedent Covered Issue: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai allowed deduction of ESOP expenses under Section 37(1) by following Karnataka High Court's ruling in Biocon Ltd. Tribu...

June 25, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print

Excess Royalty Refunded Under APA Cannot Be Taxed as Only Retained Amount Is Taxable: Bombay HC

Income Tax : The Bombay High Court held that royalty refunded by a foreign company to its Indian subsidiary under an Advance Pricing Agreement ...

June 20, 2026 114 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Tax Credit Cannot Be Denied Merely for Delay in Filing Form 67: ITAT Pune

Income Tax : ITAT Pune held that Foreign Tax Credit cannot be denied merely because Form 67 was filed after the prescribed due date. The Tribun...

June 13, 2026 90 Views 0 comment Print

No Fixed Place PE in India as Customer Premises Were Not at Foreign Company’s Disposal: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : The Delhi ITAT ruled that no installation or supervisory PE existed in India as the activities did not exceed the 120-day threshol...

June 13, 2026 213 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBDT Notifies India-Japan Tax Recovery Pact

Income Tax : The government enforced a tax collection assistance agreement with Japan effective from 8 July 2025. The notification enables cros...

April 2, 2026 981 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT notifies amended India-Brazil Tax Treaty

Income Tax : The amendment expands the definition of permanent establishment to include service-based activities exceeding 183 days. It clarifi...

March 30, 2026 825 Views 0 comment Print

India Enforces Amended DTAA with Belgium from June 2025 to Curb Tax Evasion

Income Tax : The Finance Ministry notifies the India-Belgium protocol amending the 1993 tax treaty, effective June 26, 2025, updating definitio...

November 10, 2025 1269 Views 0 comment Print

India–Qatar DTAA & Protocol Notified by CBDT

Income Tax : Notification implements the India-Qatar Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) and Protocol, effective from the next fiscal ye...

October 24, 2025 1797 Views 0 comment Print

Guidance on Principal Purpose Test (PPT) in India’s DTAAs

Income Tax : Circular No. 01/2025 outlines the application of the Principal Purpose Test (PPT) under India's Double Taxation Avoidance Agreemen...

January 21, 2025 5742 Views 0 comment Print


TDS on Foreign Payments & Liquidated Damages as Capital Receipts

June 4, 2024 4092 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Kolkata ruled that TDS under section 195 is not required for foreign commission payments and liquidated damages are capital receipts, not taxable income.

CRM Services Receipts Not Taxable as Royalty or FTS: ITAT Delhi

June 4, 2024 879 Views 0 comment Print

In the case of Salesforce.com Singapore Pte Ltd. vs ACIT, ITAT Delhi ruled that receipts from CRM services aren’t taxable in India as royalty or FTS under the Income-tax Act or India-Singapore DTAA.

Joint Secretary’s Letter Can’t Override Income Tax Act: Calcutta HC

May 30, 2024 1095 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta High Court rules that a Joint Secretary’s letter cannot override the plain provisions of the Income Tax Act and Finance Act in the RBS N.V. vs CIT case.

Employee Salary Reimbursement Not Taxable as FTS under India-Japan DTAA

May 24, 2024 1455 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the grounds of appeal in the case against the final assessment order under the Income Tax Act, 1961, for AY 2017-18, involving taxability of employee cost reimbursements and more.

Non-resident’s salary/allowances for services rendered abroad not taxable in India

May 23, 2024 5739 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi rules non-resident’s salary for services rendered abroad not taxable in India, providing significant relief under India-Australia DTAA.

IT Support Payments Not FTS under Article 12 of India-Netherlands DTAA

May 18, 2024 1536 Views 0 comment Print

In a landmark ruling, ITAT Mumbai provides relief to Shell IT, asserting that payments for IT support aren’t considered FTS under India-Netherlands DTAA.

Amount received towards Interconnectivity Utility charges from Indian Customers was not taxable as Royalty

May 6, 2024 981 Views 0 comment Print

Assessee was incorporated in Japan and was in the business of providing telecommunication services. Assessee provided fixed, mobile, wholesale, and associated telecommunication services across the globe.

ITAT Ruling on Taxability of FTS, in absence of specific clause in DTAA

April 21, 2024 2901 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the tax dispute between Diamond Manufacturing Management and the Indian Revenue Authority, involving fees for technical collaboration and the absence of Permanent Establishment.

Taxation for NRIs

April 19, 2024 9303 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding taxation for NRIs: Learn about residential status, taxable income, deductions, and the importance of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA) in India.

Tax Avoidance and Inequality: Connecting the Dots in India

April 19, 2024 1863 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the nexus between tax avoidance and inequality in India. Learn how legal loopholes deepen economic divides and discover strategies to address this pressing issue.

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