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What is international taxation law?

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Mia Ramsey

Published Mar 02, 2026

International taxation is the study or determination of tax on a person or business subject to the tax laws of different countries or the international aspects of an individual country’s tax laws as the case may be.

Is there international tax law?

There is no such thing as an international tax. So what is ‘international tax law’? It is the laws that apply to the taxing of activity that takes place in two or more countries.

Who is assessee in case of a HUF?

Members of an HUF are called co-parceners. As per Section 2 (31) of the Income Tax Act, a Joint Hindu Family is treated as a separate entity and its income taxed separately from that of an individual. The family is the assessee, and not the individual co-parceners.

Is there such a thing as international taxation?

Technically speaking there is no concept such as International taxation. But for our convenience we say, the international aspects of income tax laws of a particular nation as international taxation. 3. Why DTAA? Every country has its own international tax laws which are divided into two broad dimensions:

Where can I find a treatise on international taxation?

International Taxation — U.S. Law & Practice The treatisesand practice guidesdescribed below provide in-depth coverageof U.S. law and practice with respect to international taxation. To locate additional resources from the Georgetown Law Library’s collection, use the Advanced Searchand select Law Library Catalog.

How does tax sparing work in international tax?

Under this method, the domestic country will deem such exempt income as tax paid and credit of such taxes which are deemed to be paid in foreign country will be allowed as credit in Domestic country. Hence, the benefit of exemption is not hindered or wiped out due to this method. This type of relief mechanism is known as Tax Sparing.

What are the basic aspects of international taxation and DTAA?

Provides for Taxes on Income, Capital Gains, and Capital. It Ensures that taxpayer in both the states would be treated equally in respect of taxation. II. Limited: Provides for Taxes on income from shipping and Air Transport or estate, inheritance or gift. Limited nature DTAA are limited to certain issues of taxability of income. 7. Types of DTAA