Foreign tax credit refers to a tax relief mechanism that allows taxpayers to offset or reduce their domestic tax liability by claiming a credit for taxes paid to foreign governments. It aims to prevent double taxation on income earned abroad. Taxpayers who generate income from foreign sources or engage in international business activities can claim a credit for the foreign taxes paid on that income. The foreign tax credit can be applied to various types of taxes, such as income tax, withholding tax, or foreign sales tax. Understanding the foreign tax credit provisions helps individuals and businesses navigate international tax obligations and avoid excessive taxation on their global income. This description provides an overview of the concept of foreign tax credit and its importance for taxpayers with international income or operations.
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ITAT Mumbai held that deduction claimed by the assessee under section 80G of the Income Tax Act cannot be denied merely on the ground that the payment also formed part of CSR expenditure under the Companies Act.
The Tribunal held that delay in filing Form 67 is a procedural lapse. It restored the matter to the AO to verify and allow Foreign Tax Credit if eligible.
The Delhi High Court held that delay in filing Form No. 67 cannot defeat a substantive claim for Foreign Tax Credit. It directed the Assessing Officer to verify and grant FTC, observing that denial on technical grounds would amount to unjust enrichment.
The Tribunal found that denial of foreign tax credit during return processing was improper where Form 67 and the return were filed together. The Assessing Officer was directed to verify and allow credit.
ITAT Mumbai allowed foreign tax credit of ₹90,208 despite delay in filing Form 67, holding Rule 128 directory and procedural lapse cannot defeat substantive Sec 90/DTAA claim.
The High Court set aside a tax demand arising from foreign tax credit mismatch because no valid intimation under Section 143(1) was produced or served. It held that recovery cannot be enforced without mandatory service of notice of demand.
The Tribunal examined whether delayed filing of Form 67 can defeat a valid FTC claim. It ruled that Rule 128(9) is directory and FTC cannot be denied when substantive conditions are met.
Tribunal held that where Form 67 is submitted before the completion of assessment, foreign tax credit must be allowed even if the filing was delayed. It observed that neither the Act nor Rule 128(9) imposes disallowance for delay.
The core issue was the denial of Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) due to two contradictory CIT(A) orders, one of which cited the late filing of Form 67. The ITAT ruled that since Form 67 was filed before the end of the Assessment Year as per the amended Rule 128(9), the assessee is entitled to the FTC. This decision confirms the extended time limit for filing Form 67 and upholds the principle that one appellate authority cannot overrule a final order of another appellate authority for the same year.
The Tribunal held that the DTAA overrides the Income Tax Act, and income taxed abroad cannot be taxed again in India. The ITAT rejected the view that authorities lack power to condone delay, allowing the FTC claim after verification of the eventually filed Form 67.
