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Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has secured a significant legal victory in a long-standing income tax dispute. The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) ruled in his favor, dismissing reassessment proceedings related to his 2011-12 income, specifically earnings from his blockbuster film 'Ra.One'. A major portion of this income was taxed in the United Kingdom (UK), leading to a dispute over Foreign Tax Credit (FTC). Case Overview Income Declaration: Khan declared a total income of ₹83.42
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The main issue was Shah Rukh Khan's claim for Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) for taxes paid in the UK on earnings from his film 'Ra.One', which the tax authorities had initially denied.
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) ruled in favour of Shah Rukh Khan.
Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) is a mechanism under Indian tax laws that allows residents to claim a credit for taxes paid in a foreign country against their Indian tax liabilities, preventing double taxation on global income.
Taxpayers must file Form 67 with their income tax return, providing details of foreign income and taxes paid.
The ruling reinforces the right to claim FTC when properly documented, prevents double taxation for Indian residents earning abroad, limits arbitrary reassessments, and emphasises adherence to statutory timelines.
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