Philippine Court Affirms Denial of Input VAT Refund for Non-Qualifying Zero-Rated Sales

The Philippine Court of Tax Appeals denied a taxpayer’s claim for a refund of unutilized input VAT on zero-rated sales.
The court found the taxpayer’s petition was premature, as it was filed before an appealable decision by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue.
The denial letter from the Revenue District Officer was not considered a final, appealable decision.
The Regional Director’s denial was appealable but was issued after the petition was filed.
The taxpayer’s services did not qualify for zero-rating.

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