G.R. No. 155491 - Smart Communications, Inc. vs. City of Davao

Smart Communications, Inc. vs. City of Davao

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Title Supreme Court: Smart Communications, Inc. vs. City of Davao

Case: G.R. No. 155491

Decision Date: Sep 16, 2008

Smart Communications contested Davao City's franchise tax, claiming exemption under its franchise's "in lieu of all taxes" clause. The Supreme Court ruled against Smart, holding tax exemptions must be strictly construed, and the clause did not clearly exempt it from local taxes.

franchise tax

exemption

national internal revenue taxes

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