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Foreign Tax Credit

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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Restricted Stock Units Taxation in India: Foreign Tax Credit, Form 67 & Reporting

Income Tax : Judicial authorities have held that Foreign Tax Credit is a substantive right and cannot be denied merely due to procedural delays...

June 13, 2026 984 Views 0 comment Print

Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) & Foreign Tax Credit (FTC)

Income Tax : Income Tax Department Ministry of Finance, Government of India DTAA & FTC Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) & For...

April 9, 2026 4860 Views 0 comment Print

Alternate Minimum Tax (AMT) under Income-tax Act & Rule 40BA

Income Tax : This case highlights when Alternate Minimum Tax becomes applicable due to deductions reducing regular tax liability. It clarifies ...

April 9, 2026 990 Views 0 comment Print

How NRIs and Foreign Income Earners Can Claim Foreign Tax Credit in India

Income Tax : Learn how Indian residents earning foreign income can claim Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) for FY 2024-25. Understand Form 67 submission...

June 26, 2025 2250 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Tax Credit for Indian Residents: Complete Guide for Claiming FTC

Income Tax : Indian residents can claim credit for taxes paid on overseas income to avoid double taxation under Income Tax Act sections 90, 90A...

May 11, 2025 5958 Views 2 comments Print


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Foreign Tax Credit Cannot Be Denied Solely Due to Belated Form 67: ITAT Kolkata

Income Tax : ITAT held that delayed filing of Form 67 is a procedural lapse and directed the AO to grant foreign tax credit claimed under Secti...

July 2, 2026 147 Views 0 comment Print

Delay in Filing Form 67 Alone Cannot Defeat Foreign Tax Credit Claim: Bengaluru ITAT

Income Tax : ITAT held that foreign tax credit cannot be denied solely because Form No. 67 was filed after the return, subject to verification ...

June 30, 2026 117 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Allows Foreign Tax Credit as COVID Limitation Extension Covered Appeal Delay

Income Tax : The Tribunal condoned the delay in filing the appeal by applying the Supreme Court's COVID-19 limitation directions. It also allow...

June 27, 2026 129 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Allows Foreign Tax Credit as Delay in Form 67 Filing Is Directory, Not Mandatory

Income Tax : The case concerned denial of Foreign Tax Credit solely due to delayed filing of Form No. 67. The Tribunal followed earlier precede...

June 27, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Hyderabad Allows Foreign Tax Credit as Delayed Form 67 Filing Is Only Directory

Income Tax : The ITAT Hyderabad held that delayed filing of Form No. 67 cannot result in denial of foreign tax credit under Section 90. It rule...

June 24, 2026 345 Views 0 comment Print


ITAT Pune Allows Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) Despite Late Form 67 Filing

March 24, 2025 780 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune ruled that Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) cannot be denied solely due to late Form 67 filing, as the requirement is directory, not mandatory.

Income Tax Rule 128 for claiming foreign tax credit is directory in nature: ITAT Pune

March 13, 2025 1920 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune rules that Rule 128 for claiming Foreign Tax Credit is directory, not mandatory. Belated filing of Form 67 does not disqualify FTC claims.

FTC Denial for mere delayed form 67 submission not justified: ITAT Pune

February 23, 2025 1089 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune rules on Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) in JCIT (OSD) Vs Raj Surendra Mohan Hajela, addressing the delay in Form 67 submission and its impact on tax claims.

ITAT Hyderabad Allows ₹1.29 Cr Foreign Tax Credit Despite Late Form 67 Submission

February 23, 2025 1206 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Hyderabad rules in favor of Baburao Atluri, allowing Foreign Tax Credit despite Form 67 delay. Tribunal cites DTAA precedence over procedural rules.

ITAT Pune allows Foreign Tax Credit: Form 67 filing is procedural, not mandatory

February 18, 2025 1017 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune allows Foreign Tax Credit for Kasper Pieter Tideman, ruling that Form 67 filing is procedural, not mandatory. Read the case details and key judicial precedents.

No Foreign Tax Credit Denial for Filing Belated Form 67: ITAT Pune

February 11, 2025 678 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune rules that late filing of Form 67 does not bar foreign tax credit under Section 90. Read about the case of Shashank Sadashiv Karkare vs. ITO.

Foreign Tax Credit cannot be disallowed for delay in filing Form 67: ITAT Pune

February 8, 2025 3123 Views 0 comment Print

Kedar Jagdish Mankar Vs ACIT (ITAT Pune) Adv. Sachin P. Kumar successfully represented his client in Foreign Tax Credit dispute before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Pune where the client’s Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) and Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) claims were initially disallowed. The client was working in one of the reputed multi-national company […]

ITAT Chennai Allows Foreign Tax Credit Despite Late submission of Form 67

January 29, 2025 1278 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chennai rules that filing Form 67 for Foreign Tax Credit is directory, not mandatory, dismissing Revenue’s appeal against relief granted to the assessee.

Claiming Foreign Tax Credit: A Step-by-Step Guide for Indian Taxpayers

January 26, 2025 4512 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how Indian taxpayers can claim Foreign Tax Credit to avoid double taxation on overseas income. Steps, eligibility, and documentation requirements explained.

Foreign Tax Credit cannot be denied for Delay in Filing Form 67: ITAT Ahmedabad

January 16, 2025 969 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad rules procedural delays in filing Form 67 cannot deny Foreign Tax Credit under Section 90 of the Income Tax Act. Relief granted to the taxpayer.

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