Voluntary tax compliance is enhanced when compliant taxpayers are protected against undue audits. Or so goes the preamble of a 14-year-old executive order. That EO is, of course, long dead. But the why—the rationale—behind the EO remains true. The no audit program (originally issued as EO No. 399) operated under the assumption that tax collection […]
The deadline for paying the income tax for 2018 has passed, and so time again to prepare for next year’s filing. It is a chore, but one that does not exempt working Filipinos, including the self-employed and professionals (SEPs). All SEPs are required to file their returns, even those who are exempt. One thing to […]
It’s a confusing time for taxpayers, especially with all these new ITR forms. Even after you know which forms were updated, you need to find out if it should be the one you will use. Then, you also have to figure out how to file these new returns and pay your taxes. But just because […]
April 15 is the deadline for the most important type of tax payment — the annual filing of income tax returns (ITRs). Almost all registered taxpayers are required to pay this tax, with only a few exceptions. For the government, the income tax is where the bulk of the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) collections […]
The Philippines’ inefficient tax system has resulted in high taxes and low compliance among taxpayers. The government’s solution to this nagging problem is the Comprehensive Tax Reform Program (CTRP), which seeks to create a simpler, fairer, and more efficient tax system. The CTRP’s first package was passed in December 2017 and imposed progressive rates on […]
First comes the Christmas Season, then comes the New Year Season. And then there’s the tax season. Celebration, celebration, and then suddenly, obligation. Unlike the first two jovial seasons, tax season can be quite stressful. Even with prior research, the complex tax system ensures at least some confusion on the part of the taxpayer. What […]
Knowing the law is not the same as knowing how it will be implemented. New laws require rules and regulations on how these changes will be applied. These implementing rules and regulations are issued soon after the law is enacted. In the case of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Act, the issuance […]
Non-profit organizations and small businesses learned how to increase tax savings on Friday, November 16. The Asian Consulting Group’s doors were open to all taxpayers for back-to-back tax seminars and tax coaching sessions. ACG hosted the event at the Philippines’ first Tax Hub located at the Ignacia Place, Quezon City. As its advocacy, ACG seeks […]
The Nationwide Tax Roadshow assisted small business owners in Pampanga on Thursday, November 15. The two-part event was held at Heroes’ Hall, San Fernando, Pampanga. The Asian Consulting Group (ACG) held the event as part of the social enterprise’s initiative to promote tax education. The Philippine Tax Whiz Mon Abrea led the project, conducting a […]
The Nationwide Tax Roadshow visited Laguna on Tuesday, November 13 to continue promoting tax education throughout the country. Led by the Philippine Tax Whiz, the event was held at the DTI Negosyo Center – San Pablo, Doña Leonila Park, City Hall Compound, San Pablo. The roadshow was conducted by the Center for Strategic Reforms of […]
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