Indian Authority Seeks Tax From Amazon On Cloud Services Fees Paid To US

Indian tax authority has decided to charge tax on cloud services fees paid by Amazon to the US, a move which will lead to company coughing up "significant" amount in taxes

Topics

Amazon | Cloud services | taxes

Press Trust of India  |  New Delhi 



Photo: Bloomberg

Photo: Bloomberg

').insertAfter(".article-content__img");$(".article-content__img div").find('div').remove();

Indian tax authority has decided to charge tax on fees paid by to the US, a move which will lead to company coughing up "significant" amount in including payments for some of the previous years, the company said in a regulatory filing.

Without sharing details of the decision, said it will contest the decision but it will have to remit a significant amount in unless the matter is resolved.

"In February 2023, we received a decision by the Indian Tax Authority (ITA) that tax applies to fees paid to the US. We will need to remit on the services in question, including for a portion of prior years, until this matter is resolved, which payments could be significant in the aggregate," the company said.

claimed that the ITA's decision is without merit.

"We believe the ITA's decision is without merit, we intend to defend our position vigorously, and we expect to recoup taxes paid. If this matter is adversely resolved, we would reflect significant additional tax expense, including for taxes previously paid," Amazon said.

(Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)


Subscribe to Business Standard Premium

Exclusive Stories, Curated Newsletters, 26 years of Archives, E-paper, and more!

First Published: Fri, February 03 2023. 19:51 IST


RECENT NEWS

Titi Coles Legacy In Finance: Pioneering Diversity And Leadership

Titi Cole, one of the most senior Black women in the world of finance, recently exited her high-profile role at Citi. He... Read more

Rising Rates, Rising Challenges: Bankers Adapt To Serve Troubled Companies In A Changing Economic Landscape

As interest rates climb, troubled companies are facing heightened financial pressures, prompting them to seek assistance... Read more

The Elusive Nature Of Fraud Detection: Exploring The Auditor's Dilemma

In the intricate world of financial reporting, auditors serve as guardians of integrity, tasked with uncovering discrepa... Read more

The Battle For Depositors: US Lenders Ramp Up Efforts Amidst Rate Uncertainty

In the competitive landscape of the US banking sector, retaining depositors is paramount for lenders seeking to maintain... Read more

Beyond Capital: Unveiling The Complexities Of Bank Failure Prediction

In the realm of banking, the ability to predict and prevent failures is paramount for financial stability and consumer c... Read more

Central Banks And The Economic Horizon: Steering Through Uncertaintie

In the evolving landscape of global financial markets, the strategic role of central banks has come under intense scruti... Read more