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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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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 4617 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 606 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 2049 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 5406 Views 2 comments Print

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

Income Tax : Kedar Jagdish Mankar Vs ACIT (ITAT Pune) Adv. Sachin P. Kumar successfully represented his client in Foreign Tax Credit dispute be...

February 8, 2025 3021 Views 0 comment Print


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ITAT Kolkata Allows Foreign Tax Credit Despite Late Filing of Form 67

Income Tax : The ITAT Kolkata held that delayed filing of Form No. 67 is only a procedural defect and cannot deprive an assessee of Foreign Tax...

May 12, 2026 189 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Kolkata Allows Foreign Tax Credit as Delay in Filing Form 67 Is Procedural

Income Tax : The ITAT Kolkata held that delayed filing of Form No. 67 cannot deprive an assessee of Foreign Tax Credit under Section 90 and the...

May 12, 2026 126 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Tax Credit Cannot Be Denied Merely for Late Filing of Form 67: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : The Delhi ITAT held that belated filing of Form No. 67 is only a procedural lapse and cannot extinguish substantive Foreign Tax Cr...

May 9, 2026 237 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Tax Credit Cannot Be Denied for Partial Overseas Return Filing: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that FTC claims cannot be rejected solely due to incomplete foreign tax return filing. The key takeaway is that ...

April 29, 2026 297 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Tax Credit Allowed Despite Delay in Form 67 – Procedural Lapse Not Fatal

Income Tax : ITAT Pune rules that delay in filing Form 67 is a procedural lapse and cannot deny Foreign Tax Credit under Section 90; directs AO...

April 27, 2026 186 Views 0 comment Print


Key Tax Rulings from ITAT Mumbai: Turnover, FTC & Compensation

September 30, 2024 2295 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of key tax rulings by ITAT Mumbai covering turnover discrepancies, capital loss classification, FTC claims, and compensation during redevelopment.

FTC Claim Cannot Be Denied for Late Submission as Form 67 Was Not Mandatory

September 26, 2024 1326 Views 0 comment Print

Assessee filed his original income tax return on 31-08-2019 and revised the return on 19-06-2020. He submitted Form 67 to claim the foreign tax credit but AO denied the FTC claim due to the late filing of Form 67.

Rule 128(9) is Directory, Not Mandatory: No FTC Disallowance for Delayed Form 67 Filing

September 18, 2024 987 Views 0 comment Print

Assessing foreign tax credit claim rejected due to Form 67 filing delay. The CIT(A) upheld disallowance for AY 2020-21. Tribunal reviews COVID-19 extensions.

Foreign Tax Credit should not be disallowed for mere late filing of Form 67

September 18, 2024 1557 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore ruled on Deepak Shimoga Padmaraju foreign tax credit claim, denied due to late filing of Form 67 after the due date for the AY 2021-22.

Form 67 Filing Not Mandatory for FTC Claims: ITAT Delhi

September 18, 2024 2700 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi rules that filing Form 67 is not mandatory for Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) claims, and procedural violations shouldn’t deny the right to FTC.

Assessee Entitled to Foreign Tax Credit Despite Delay in Filing Form 67: ITAT Chandigarh

September 18, 2024 1161 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chandigarh rules that the assessee cannot be denied Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) due to delay in filing Form No. 67.

Foreign Tax Credit cannot be denied solely for belated filing of Form 67

September 15, 2024 1194 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chandigarh ruled on Ashish Sood Vs DCIT case, deciding whether Foreign Tax Credit is eligible when Form 67 is filed after due date but before assessment.

Madras HC Directs Reassessment of Foreign Tax Credit Claim

September 15, 2024 1260 Views 0 comment Print

Madras HC sets aside rejection of Foreign Tax Credit claim by PCIT, directing reassessment considering Kenya income for AY 2019-20. No costs awarded.

Denial of FTC claim due to delay in furnishing Form No. 67 unjustified: ITAT Delhi

September 14, 2024 978 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that Rule 128(9) nowhere debars claim of Foreign Tax Credit on account of delay in furnishing Form No. 67. The provisions contained under Rule 128(9) are directory and accordingly, allowed the credit of FTC.

Foreign Tax Credit Denials in Income Tax Return Processing by CPC: A Study

September 13, 2024 4818 Views 0 comment Print

Explore why Foreign Tax Credit claims may be denied during ITR processing, including issues with Form 67, CPC guidelines, and legal interpretations.

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