- The article discusses the issue of VAT refund and burden in exports.
- It states that it is not legally permissible for taxpayers to claim a refund for the VAT they have already offset through deduction before the period in which the refundable transaction took place.
- The article warns that unjustified refunds may result in taxpayers having to repay the refund amount and also pay a penalty.
- The issue of burden and refund is not limited to exports but also applies to other exempt transactions where taxpayers cannot offset the VAT through deduction.
- The article explains that VAT is not deductible for transactions involving non-taxable or exempted goods and services, but there are exceptions.
- The article focuses on the export transaction and explains that VAT on export transactions can be deducted if it is shown on invoices and similar documents related to the export transaction.
- It briefly discusses the concept of export transactions and their exemption from VAT.
Source: alomaliye.com
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