| Case ID |
2e69bab4-7c3f-482b-9b3c-81f7042c7303 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
I.T.As. Nos. 5767/LB and 5768/LB of 2004 and 4944/ |
| Decision Date |
Apr 27, 2006 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue dismissed the appeals filed by the Commissioner of Income Tax, Large Taxpayers Unit Lahore, affirming the findings of the First Appellate Authority regarding the interpretation of the Income Tax Ordinance, 1979 and the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001. The Tribunal concurred that the provisions of Section 34 of the repealed Ordinance were substantive in nature and should be interpreted in favor of the taxpayer. The decision emphasized the need for equitable treatment in the taxation of business losses and clarified the correct approach for setting off such losses against different heads of income. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the interpretation of specific provisions of the Income Tax Ordinance, particularly Sections 34 and 122, as they pertain to the set-off of business losses against various types of income. The Tribunal evaluated whether the provisions were substantive or concessionary in nature, ultimately deciding in favor of the taxpayer's right to set off losses against interest income rather than dividend income. The Tribunal's decision underscores the importance of an equitable approach in tax assessments and clarifies the limits of the Department's authority in interpreting tax laws. The case also highlights relevant precedents that support the taxpayer's position, making it a significant reference point for future taxation disputes. Keywords such as 'Income Tax Ordinance', 'set off of losses', and 'equitable treatment in taxation' are essential for understanding the implications of this ruling. |
| Court |
Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue
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| Entities Involved |
Government owned company
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| Judges |
EHSANUR REHMAN,
NASEER AHMAD
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| Lawyers |
Mr. Amjad Zubair Tiwana, DCIT,
Mr. Asim Zulfiqar Ali, ACA,
Mr. Humza Ashraf, ACA
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| Petitioners |
Not available
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| Respondents |
Not available
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| Citations |
2007 SLD 12,
2007 PTD 406,
(2006) 94 TAX 109
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| Other Citations |
1992 PTD 1141,
2005 PTD 2430,
2005 PTD 1621,
1998 PTD 3866,
51 Tax 222
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| Laws Involved |
Income Tax Ordinance, 2001,
Income Tax Ordinance, 1979
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| Sections |
122,
221,
34,
156
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