TDS Obligations and DTAA: Clarifying Tax Jurisdiction in International Telecom Services

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..... Court addressed significant legal issues surrounding the interpretation of tax obligations under the Income Tax Act, 1961 , particularly in the context of the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) and Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) provisions. This case offers a comprehensive insight into the nuanced interaction between domestic tax laws and international tax treaties. Background of the Cas .....

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..... provisions in determining the tax liability of such payments. This involved interpreting the DTAA in conjunction with the Income Tax Act, particularly the amendments made to the definition of royalty. Jurisdiction of Indian Tax Authorities : The case also explored whether Indian tax authorities have jurisdiction to tax income arising from sources outside India, especially in scenarios w .....

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..... guide the taxation of such payments. The Indian tax authorities do not have jurisdiction to tax income arising from extra-territorial sources in this context. Retrospective amendments to the Income Tax Act do not impose additional tax liability for past transactions that were compliant with the law as it stood at that time. The appellant fulfilled its obligations under .....

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