Income tax Quote by Prashant Bhushan
“Though the Income Tax Act obliges even non-residents to pay tax on incomes earned in India, many foreign institutional investors avoided paying taxes citing the Double Taxation Treaty with Mauritius.”
About This Quote
Source Legal Commentary: Indian Tax Law Review (2022)
Foreign investors exploit treaty loopholes to avoid Indian taxes despite legal obligations.
In simple terms: Investors use treaties to dodge taxes.
Close loopholes and enforce fair tax compliance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government policy
- investment decisions
- corporate finance
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Should treaties be renegotiated?
- How can enforcement improve?
Treaty exploitation can undermine fiscal equity.