- The Philippine Court of Tax Appeals issued a decision on input VAT refunds for zero-rated sales.
- The taxpayer was the regional operating headquarters of a Swiss multinational company in the Philippines.
- The taxpayer requested a refund for unutilized and excess input VAT for Q1 2020.
- The Commissioner of Internal Revenue denied the refund request due to lack of substantiation.
- The Court of Tax Appeals found the taxpayer did not prove engagement in zero-rated sales of services.
- Applicants must prove entitlement and comply with all documentary and evidentiary requirements for refund claims.
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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