G.R. No. L-18169 - Commissioner of Internal Revenue vs. Spouses Lednicky

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Title Supreme Court: Commissioner of Internal Revenue vs. Spouses Lednicky

Case: G.R. No. L-18169

Decision Date: Jul 31, 1964

U.S. citizens in the Philippines sought refunds for U.S. federal income taxes paid on Philippine-sourced income. The Supreme Court disallowed deductions, ruling that foreign tax deductions are contingent on eligibility for tax credits, which they lacked, preserving Philippine tax sovereignty.

income tax

gross income

independent and sovereign state

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