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4. Minimum Corporate Income Tax sec. 133 par (o) of LGC, sec. 154 of the
of 2% of the Gross Income secs. LGC.
27 (E), 28 (A) (2) • Pagcor vs. Basco 197 SCRA 52
5. Improperly Accumulated • Mactan vs. Cebu 261 SCRA 667
Earnings Tax of 10% of its • LRT vs. City of Manila 342 SCRA
taxable income sec. 29 NIRC Rev. 692
Reg. 2-2001
• Optional Corporate Income Tax -Proceed to sections 27 (D) (1), 27 (D) (2),
of 15% of its gross income 27 (D) (5) read RA 9337, 28 (A) (7) (b), 28
sections 27 (A) 4th to 10th par. (B) (5) (C), 27 (D) (4), (28) (A) (7) (d), 28
And 28 A(1) but only up to the 4th (B) (5) (b)
paragraph • Marubeni vs. CIR 177 SCRA 500
• Proctor & Gamble vs. Comm 160
-Proceed to section 42 and 23 of the SCRA 560
NIRC • Same case Proctor and Gamble on
• NDC vs. Comm 151 SCRA 472 the Motion for Reconsideration 204
• Comm. Vs. IAC 127 SCRA 9 SCRA 377
-Then go to sec. 39 of NIRC • Wonder vs. Comm 160 SCRA 573
• Calazans vs. Comm. 144 SCRA
664 RR 7-2003 -Proceed to sec. 27(D) (5)
-Then proceed to sec. 24 (A), 25 (A) then sections 27 (E) and 28 (A) (2)
(1), 25 B,C,D,E, 27 A,B,C; 28 (A) (1), -Go to sec. 28 (A) (3) read RR 15-2002
28 (A) (6) and sec 51 (D) -Go to sec. 28 (A) (4) see RA 9337
-Then continue to sec 24 B 1, 25 -Then see sec 28 (A) (5) see Marubeni vs.
B,C,D,E; 27 (D) (1) Comm 177 SCRA 500
-Then go to se. 24 (B) (2) sec. 73 -Proceed to sec. 28(B) (5) (a) and sec 32
• Comm. Vs. Manning 66 SCRA (B) (7) (a)
14 • Read Mitsubishi vs. Comm 181
• Anscor vs. Comm. 301 SCRA SCRA 214
152 -Then go to sec. 29 and Rev. Reg. 2-2001
-Sec. 25 (A) (2), 25 B, C, C, E, sec. 27 (D) -Upon reading sec. 32 (B) 1 and 2, read
(4); 28 (A) (7) (D); 32 B (7) (a) sec. 85 par (e), sec. 108A and sec. 123 of
the NIRC
- Then you go to sec. 24 C, 25A (3); 25 -Proceed to sec. 33 read Rev. Reg. 3-98
B, C, D, E, 27 D (2); 28 (A) (7) (C); 28 B -then go to sec. 34 (A) (1) (a) see
(5) (C) RA 7717 sec. 127 NIRC Aguinaldo vs. Comm. 112 SCRA 136, RR
- Then you go to sec. 24 D (1); 25 (A) 10-2002
(3); 25 (B) last par. 27 (D) (5) -Under Sec. 34 (B) read RR 13-2000
• China Bank vs. Court of Appeals -Upon reading sec. 49 read Banas vs. CA
336 SCRA ___; RR 7-2003 325 SCRA 259 and Filipina vs. Comm. 316
-Upon reading sec. 24 (D) (2) read RR 13- SCRA 480
1999 -Upon reading sec. 60-66, read Ona vs.
Bautista 45 SCRA 74
-Upon reading sec. 27 (A) go to sec. 22 (B)
• Batangas vs. Collector 102 Phil. 822 III. Estate Tax
• Evangelista vs. Collector 102 Phil -Sections 84-97 see sec. 104
140 -Upon reading sec. 85 (B) read Vidal
• Reyes vs. Comm. 24 SCRA 198 de Roces vs. Posadas 58 Phil. 108
Dizon vs. Posadas 57 Phil 465
• Ona vs. Bautista 45 SCRA 74
-Sec. 85 (G) compare with sec. 100
• Obillos vs. Comm 139 SCRA 436
-sec. 85 (H) compare with sec. 86 (C)
• Pascua vs. Comm. 166 SCRA 560 -Upon reading sec. 86 see RR 2-2003
• Afisco vs. Comm. 302 SCRA 1 -Upon reading sec. 94 see Marcos vs.
Sandiganbayan 273 SCRA 47
-Upon reading sec. 27 (C) of NIRC see RA
9337 then go to sec. 32 (B) (7) (b) of NIRC, IV. Donors Tax Law
- Sections 98-104
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- G and Cumulative methods of filing
donor’s tax returns sections 99 (A), - Co-relate sec. 139 and 147 of LGC
103 (A) (1) and RR 2-2003 - Under sec. 140 of the LGC see sec. 125
- Sections 100 and 85 (9) of the Internal Revenue Code
- Under sec. 150 of the LGC read the
V. Value Added Tax following:
- Sections 105-115 • Phil. Match vs.
-Read RA 9337 Cebu 81 SCRA 99
-Read ABAKADA vs Comm. • Allied Thread vs.
GR 168056, Sept. 1, 2005 Manila 133 SCRA 338
• Sipocat vs. Shell
VI. Remedies Under the Internal 105 Phil. 1263
Revenue Code • Iloilo Bottles vs.
-Sections 202-229 Iloilo City 164 SCRA 607
-RR 12-99
• Phoenix vs Comm 14 SCRA 52 VIII. Real Property Tax
• Basilan vs. Comm. 21 SCRA 17 - Sections 197-294
• Yabut vs. Flojo 115 SCRA 278 - Sec. 235
• Union Shipping vs. Comm 185 • LRT vs. Manila
SCRA 547 342 SCRA 692
• Comm. vs. TMX 205 SCRA 184 • Cebu City vs.
• Comm. vs. Philamlife 244 SCRA Mactan 261 SCRA 667
• Comm. vs. CA & BPI 301 SCRA 435
• BPI vs. Comm. 363 SCRA 840 IX. Tariff & Customs Code
-Prescription sections 203 and 222 of - Special Customs Duty sec. 301-304 of
NIRC, sec. 194 of the LGC, sec. 270 of TCC
the LGC, sec. 1603 of Tariff and - Regukar Customs Duty sec. 104 of TCC
Customs Code - RA 7631
-Protest sec. 228 of NIRC and RR 12-99
sec. 195 of LGC, 252 LGC, sec. 2313 of
Tariff & Customs Code and RA 7651 X. Court of Tax Appeals
- RA 1125 as amended by RA 9282
VII. Local Taxation
- Sections 128-196 of LGC
-Proceed 1st to sec. 186 read Bulacan
vs. CA 299 SCRA 442
-Then proceed to 187
-Then to 151
-128
-Under sec. 133 (e) read Palma vs.
Malangas 413 SCRA 572
-Under 133 (h) read Pililia vs. Petron
198 SCRA 82
-Under 133 (i) read First Holdings Co.
vs. batangas City 300 SCRA 661
-Under 133 (l) read Butuan vs. LTO
322 SCRA 805
-Under 137 read sec. 193 of LGC
• Misamis vs. Cagayan de Oro
181 SCRA 38
• Reyes vs. San Pablo City 305
SCRA 353
• Meralco vs. Laguna 306 SCRA
750
• PLDT vs. Davao City 363 SCRA
522
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Rules in the Classroom: legislation for the exercise of the power to
1. do not be absent tax by the national government.
if you are absent, you have to transcribe
what happened in class when you were Q: Do local governments exercise this
out. inherent power?
The next meeting you attend class, A: No. Only the National Government
consider yourself a resident of balic- exercises the inherent power to impose
balic, babalikbalikan ka sa recit. taxes.
Exception: if you get married.
2. read the assignment. Wag zapote ang Q: The taxing power of local governments
aral. is a DELAGATED power. Delegated by
3. holiday – make up class probably on a whom?
Sunday A: Delegated by Congress through law in
4. allowed to glance at your notes, wag case of autonomous regions, and delegated
lang pahalata/garapal by the constitution in case of LGUs not
5. materials: considered an autonomous region.
codal
► Cities, provinces and municipalities →
commentaries (any author will do)
power granted under Art. X Sec. 5&6 of the
magic notes (Sababan Lecture and
Constitution
Q&A)
Book stand ► Autonomous Regions → power conferred
by Congress through law. Art. X Sec. 20 #2
Coverage of Taxation Law Review: of the Constitution is a non-self-executing
1. Basic Principles including Constitutional provision. Thus the power is granted by
Provisions Congress because said provision requires
2. Income Tax an enabling law.
3. Estate Tax
4. Donor’s Tax ► Article X, Section 5 is self-executing thus
5. Remedies the power is granted by the constitution.
6. Local Tax
7. Real Property Tax CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITATIONS
8. Tariff and Customs Code
9. Court of Tax Appeals Due Process Clause
10. VAT (although not part of the coverage
of the Bar Exams, questions have been Q: why is it a limitation to the power to tax?
asked since 1999) A: The due process clause as a limitation to
the power to tax refers both to substantive
Title 5,6 and 7 are always included in and procedural due process. Substantive
the coverage due process requires that a tax statute
No computations in the bar must be within the constitutional authority
There are only 1 or 2 questions in the of Congress to pass and that it be
Bar about Basic Principles reasonable, fair and just.
What are the favorite topics in the Bar? Procedural due process, on the other
→ 12 questions on Income Tax hand, requires notice and hearing or at
→ 8-10 questions on remedies least the opportunity to be heard.
→ 8-10 questions allocated to the 7 topics Ex: On Substantive Due Process- when
the Congress passes a law exempting the
BASIC PRINCIPLES: 13th month pay from tax but with the
concurrence only of the majority of the
► Taxation is an inherent power of the quorum – law would be invalid because the
State. Constitution provides that any grant of tax
exemption shall be passed with the
Q: What do you mean by INHERENT? concurrence of the majority of all the
A: The power to tax is not provided for in members of the Congress.
the law, statute or constitution; it depends
on the existence of the state. No law or
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Q: Does it follow that the adverse party 3) The distinction or classification must
must always be notified? apply not only to the present but
A: No. As a rule, notice and hearing or the also to future situations.
opportunity to be heard is necessary only 4) The distinction must apply to
when expressly required by law. Where persons, things and transactions
there is no such requirement, notice and belonging to the same class.
the opportunity to be heard are
dispensable. Ex: In one case, a tax ordinance was
Ex. Before Oct. 1, 1995, you can secure assailed on the ground that the ordinance
a TRO without notifying the adverse party. failed to distinguish a worker form casual,
If you are a suspect in a criminal case, you permanent or temporary. The SC said that
have the right to have an opportunity to be the ordinance was invalid because of the
heard (if there is a law). failure to state the said classification.
Before July 1, 1998, no notice need
be given to a party declared in default. In PEOPLE v. CAYAT the Supreme Court
After the amendment, the party declared in mandated the requisites for a valid
default has to be notified of subsequent classification.
proceedings albeit without the right to
participate therein. TIU v. COURT OF APPEALS (301 SCRA 278)
In the case of a search warrant, the Q: what happened in the city of Olonggapo?
person to be searched was not notified. A: The Congress, with the approval of the
The person searched cannot claim that President, passed RA 7227, an act
there was a violation of due process creating the conversion of the military
because there is no law requiring that the bases into other productive uses.
person to be searched should be notified. Q: Who was the President at that time?
Regarding delinquent tax payers, A: President Ramos
before levy, there must be notice. Q: What were signed?
A: RA 7227, EO 97 and EO 97-A
REASON: → The first led to the creation of the
No provision of law requires notice to Subic Special Economic Zone (SSEZ).
the adverse party. If the adverse party is The latter set the limitations and
notified, he may abscond. Thus, in boundaries of the application of the
adversarial proceedings, in connection with incentives (no taxes, local and national,
procedural due process, the adverse party shall be imposed within SSEZ. In lieu
need not be notified all the time. thereof, 3% of the Gross Income shall be
remitted to the national gov’t) to those
Equal Protection Clause operating their businesses within the
said area.
► As a rule, taxpayers of the same footing Q: Who are the petitioners and what was
are treated alike, both as to privileges their contention?
conferred and liabilities imposed. A: The petitioners are Filipino businessmen
Difference in treatment is allowed only who are operating their business outside
when based on substantial distinction. the secured area. The petitioners
Difference in treatment not based on contended that the law in question was
substantial distinction is frowned upon as violative of their right to equal
“class legislation.” This is violated when protection of laws since they are also
taxpayers belonging to the same Filipino businessmen.
classification are treated differently form H: The Supreme Court ruled that there
one another; and taxpayers belonging was no violation since the classification
different classifications are treated alike. was based on a substantial distinction.
The element invoked here is element
Requirements of Reasonable Classification: #1 that there must be substantial
1) There must be substantial distinction in the classification of
distinctions that make a real taxpayers on whom the tax will be
difference. imposed.
2) It must be germane or relevant to The Court observed that those
the purpose of the law. foreign businessmen operating within
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the secured area have to give a larger Q: What is the obligation contemplated in
capital to operate in the secured area this limitation?
(to spur economic growth and A: Those obligations arising from contracts.
guarantee employment).
General Rule: The power to tax is pursuant
ORMOC SUGAR CENTRAL vs. CIR to law, therefore, the obligation to pay
Q: What did the municipality of Ormoc do? taxes is imposed by law, thus the non-
A: The City Council of Ormoc passed a impairment clause does not apply.
Municipal Ordinance No.4 imposing
upon any and all centrifugal sugar ► You have to determine first the source
milled at the Ormoc Sugar Central a of obligation:
municipal tax on the net sale of the 1. If the law merely provides for the
same to the United States and other fulfillment of the obligation then the law is
foreign countries. not the source of the obligation.
Q: Did the owner accept this imposition? 2. When the law merely recognizes or
A: No. the tax due was paid under protest, acknowledges the existence of an obligation
then filed a complaint against the City of created by an act which may constitute a
Ormoc. contract, quasi-contract, delict, and quasi-
H: The Supreme Court said there was a delict, and its only purpose is to regulate
violation of the equal protection clause. such obligation, then the act itself is the
The element invoked here was element source of the obligation, not the law.
#3, that it must be applicable to both When the law establishes the obligation
present and future circumstances. The and also provides for its fulfillment, then the
Supreme Court said that one must go to law itself is the source of the obligation
the provision itself, in the case at bar,
there was a violation of element #3 Q: So, in what instance does the non-
because the law was worded in such a impairment of contracts clause becomes a
way that it only applies to Ormoc Sugar limitation to the power to tax?
Central alone and to the exclusion of all A: it is when the taxpayer enters into a
other sugar centrals to be established in compromise agreement with the
the future. government. In this instance, the obligation
TAKE NOTE: People vs. Cayat to pay the tax is now based on the contract
between the taxpayer and the government
Freedom of Religion pursuant to their compromise agreement.
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Q: Why is it a limitation to the power to used for charitable purposes it is not
tax? exempt from taxation.
A: It is a limitation to the power to tax H: The Court ruled that petitioner is not
because Congress is prohibited from liable for the payment of real estate
passing a law penalizing with imprisonment taxes. It is a charitable institution, thus
a person who does not pay poll tax. (funds exempt from the payment of such tax.
for sending a person to jail is taken from the The hospital, schools and dormitory
national treasury which is funded by the are all exempt fro taxation because they
taxes paid by the people) are incidental to the primary purpose of
the hospital.
Exemption from payment of Real NOTE: this arose during the 1935
Estate Tax Constitution.
“Exempted by virtue of incidental
Q: What is the requirement for exemption purpose” was merely coined by the
from payment of real property tax under Supreme Court. Thus, it does not apply to
the 1935, 1973 and 1987 Constitution? other taxes except Real Estate Tax.
A: Art. 6, Sec 22 (3), 1935 Constitution –
Cemeteries, churches and parsonages or PROVINCE OF ABRA v. HERNANDO
convents appurtenant thereto, and all Q: What is involved in this case?
lands, buildings and improvements used A A religious institution was involved in
EXCLUSIVELY for RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE this case, the Roman Catholic Bishop of
or EDUCATIONAL purposes shall be exempt Bangued, Inc. (bishop filed declaratory
for taxation. relief after assessed for payment of tax).
Art. 8, Sec. 17 (3), 1973 Constitution – The respondent judge granted the
charitable institutions, churches, exemption from taxes of said church
parsonages or convents appurtenant based only on the allegations of the
thereto, mosque, and non-profit cemeteries, complaint without conducting a
and all lands, buildings, and improvements hearing/trial. The assistant prosecutor
ACTUALLY, DIRECTLY, and EXCLUSIVELY filed a complaint contending that
used for RELIGIOUS and CHARITABLE petitioner was deprived of its right to
purposes shall be exempt from taxation. due process.
Art. 6, Sec. 28 (3), 1987 Constitution –
charitable institutions, churches, and SC: the Court ordered that the case be
parsonages or convents appurtenant remanded to the lower court for further
thereto, mosque, non-profit cemeteries, and proceedings. The Court observed that the
all lands, buildings, and improvements cause action arose under the 1973
ACTUALLY, DIRECTLY and EXCLUSIVELY Constitution, not under the 1935
used for RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL and Constitution (note the difference). Tax
CHARITABLE purposes shall be exempt from exemption is not presumed. It must be
taxation. strictly construed against the taxpayer and
liberally construed in favor of the
HERRERA v. QC-BOARD OF ASSESSMENT government.
(1935 Constitution)
Q: What is involved in this case? ABRA VALLEY COLLEGE INC. v. AQUINO
A: A charitable institution, St. Q: What is involved in this case?
Catherine’s Hospital. The hospital was A: An educational institution is involved
previously exempt from taxation until it in this case. The ground floor of the
was reclassified and subsequently school was leased to Northern Marketing
assessed for the payment of real Corp., a domestic corporation. The 2nd
property tax. floor thereof was used as the residence
The contention of the respondent is of the school director and his family.
that the hospital was no longer a The Province of Abra now contends
charitable institution because it accepts that since the school is not exclusively
pay-patients, it also operates a school used for educational purposes, the
for midwifery and nursing, and a school is now liable to pay real estate
dormitory. Since it is not exclusively tax.
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H: The Court held that the school is not determine exemption, rather it is the
PARTIALLY liable for real estate tax. use of the property that determines
1. Residence – exempt by virtue of exemption.
incidental purpose; justified because The case of Herrera does not apply
it is necessary. because said case arose under the 1935
2. Commercial – not exempt because it Constitution and the present case arose
is not pursuant to the primary under the 1987 Constitution. The
purpose; not for educational requirements for exemption are different. In
purposes. the 1935 Constitution, the property must be
EXCLUSIVELY used for religious, educational
Q: is the doctrine in the case of Herrera the or charitable purposes. Under the 1987
same with this case? Constitution, the property must be used
A: NO. in the Herrera case, the exemption ACTUALLY, DIRECTLY, and EXCLUSIVELY for
was granted to all the real property religious, educational and charitable
(hospital, school and dorm). But in this purposes.
case, the Supreme Court made a
qualification. The Supreme Court said it Q: Was the doctrine laid down in Abra
depends. Valley affirmed in the Lung Center case?
A: Yes. The Supreme Court unconsciously
NOTE: both cases arose under the 1935 applied a doctrine laid down by the 1935
Constitution despite having been decided in Constitution. The Supreme Court reiterated
1988. the ruling in the Abra Valley case which
arose under the 1935 Constitution. The
Q: At present, do we still apply the Supreme Court made a qualification, it held
exemption from tax by virtue of the that it depends on whether or not the use is
Doctrine of Incidental Purpose? incidental to the primary purpose of the
A: Not anymore. The cause of action in institution.
said case arose under the 1935 Constitution
and it does not apply to the provisions of NOTE: at present, “exemption from tax by
the 1987 Constitution. virtue of incidental purpose” is not
applicable to all taxes including real estate
PHILIPPINE LUNG CENTER v. QUEZON CITY tax.
Q: What is involved in this case?
A: A charitable institution, a hospital. It COMM v. SC JOHNSON and SONS, INC.
is provided in the charter of the Lung Important :
Center of the Philippines is a charitable 1. international double taxation
institution. However, part of its building 2. importance of international tax
was leased to private individuals and treaty
the vacant portion of its lot was rented 3. implication of most favored nation
out to Elliptical Orchids. Respondent clause
contends that since the hospital is not Q: What is the corporation involved in this
used actually, directly, an d exclusively case?
for charitable purposes, it is liable to A: A domestic corporation (DC).
pay real estate taxes. SC Johnson and Sons, Inc. entered
H: The Supreme Court held that the into a license agreement with SC
petitioner is liable to pay tax for those Johnson and Sons U.S.A (Non-Resident
parts leased to private individuals for Foreign Corp, NRFC) whereby the former
commercial purposes. For the part of was allowed to use the latter’s
the hospital used for charitable trademark and facilities to manufacture
purposes (whether for pay or non-pay its products. In return, the DC will pay
patients), petitioner is exempt from the NRFC royalties as well as payment
payment of real estate tax. of withholding tax.
A case for refund of overpaid
NOTE: petitioner contended that the profits withholding tax was filed. Apparently,
derived from the lease of its premises were the DC should have paid only 10%
used for the operation of the hospital. The under the most favored nation clause.
Court held that the use of the profits does
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H: The Supreme Court coined the term This is not allowed in this jurisdiction,
International Double Taxation or because of common law origin. If allowed,
International Juridical Double Taxation. both the collecting agency and the taxpayer
Q: What prompted the SC to coin such might be tempted to delay and neglect the
term? pursuit of their respective claims within the
A: Because a single income (tax period prescribed by law.
royalties paid by a DC) was subjected to
tax by two countries, the Philippines Q: What is the doctrine of Equitable
income tax and the U.S. tax. Recoupment?
International Juridical Double A: When the claim for refund is barred by
Taxation applies only to countries where prescription, the same is allowed to be
the tax liabilities of its nationals are credited to unsettled tax liabilities.
imposed on income derived from
sources coming from within and without. (Sir gives an illustration found in page 3 of
Q: Is there an instance where magic notes)
international double taxation does not
apply? Q: Is the rule absolute? Reason
A: Yes. If it involves nationals of A: Yes, the rule is absolute. The rationale
countries wherein the tax liability is behind this is to prevent the taxpayer and
imposed only from income derive from government official from being negligent in
sources within and not including those the payment and collection of taxes.
derived from sources without. (furthermore, you have to be honest for this
(Ex: Switzerland) to work, hence, the government is
→ The controversy in the case at bar preventing corruption)
involves the income tax paid in the There is no exception at all otherwise,
Philippines. the BIR would be flooded with so many
After paying 25%, the US firm claims.
discovered that they are entitled to 10%
under the most favored nation clause. Set-off
The question is: was the tax paid under
similar circumstances with that of the Presupposes mutual obligation between
RP-West Germany Treaty? the parties. In taxation, the concept of set-
The CTA and Court of Appeals ruled off arises where a taxpayer is liable to pay
that it was paid under similar tax but the government, for one reason or
circumstances. The phrase referred to another, is indebted to the said taxpayer.
the royalties in payment of income tax.
The Supreme Court ruled that the lower Q: What do you mean by SET-OFF?
courts’ interpretation of the phrase was A: This presupposes mutual obligations
erroneous. Rather, the phrase applies to between the parties, and that they are
the application of matching credit. mutual creditors and debtors of each other.
Q: What is matching tax credit? In taxation, the concept of taxation arises
A: RP-Germany Treaty provides for that where a taxpayer is liable to pay taxes but
20% of the tax paid in the Philippines the government, for one reason or another,
shall be credited to their tax due to be is INDEBTED to said taxpayer.
paid in Germany.
The 10% does not apply because REPUBLIC v. MAMBULAO LUMBER CO.
there is no matching credit. Thus, there Q: What is the liability of Mambulao?
is no similarity in the circumstances. A: They are liable to pay forest charges
(under the old tax code).
EQUITABLE RECOUPMENT AND NOTE: under our present tax code, the
DOCTRINE OF SET-OFF NIRC, we do not have forest charges as
the same was abolished by President
Equitable Recoupment Aquino.
Q: What did the lumber company do?
This doctrine provides that a claim for A: The lumber company claimed that
refund barred by prescription may be since the government did not use the
allowed to offset unsettled tax liabilities. reforestation charges it paid for
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reforestation of the denuded land rendered have already become overdue
covered by its license, the amount paid hence demandable as well as fully
should be reimbursed to them or at liquidated, compensation therefore
least compensated or applied to their takes place by operation of law, in
liability to pay forest charges. accordance with Art. 1279 and 1290 of
H: The Court ruled that the the Civil Code and both debts are
reforestation charges paid is in the extinguished to the concurrent amount.
nature of taxes. Compelling Reason: Congress has
The principle of compensation does enacted RA 2700, allocating a certain
not apply in this case because the sum of money to the estate of the
parties are not mutually creditors and deceased.
debtors of each other. A claim for taxes
is not a debt, demand, contract or
judgment as is allowed to be set-off FRANCIA v. IAC
under the statute of set-off which is Q: This happened in what city?
construed uniformly, in the light of A: Pasay City
public policy, to exclude the remedy in Q: What is the tax being collected? Who is
connection or any indebtedness of the collecting the same?
State or any municipality to one who is A: Payment for real estate taxes for the
liable for taxes. Neither are they a property of Francia. It appears that
proper subject for recoupment since petitioner was delinquent in the
they do not arise out of contract or the payment of his real estate tax liability.
same transaction sued on. The same is being collected by the
Treasurer of Pasay.
General Rule: no set-off is admissible Q: What is the suggestion of petitioner?
against demands for taxes levied in general A: Suggested that the just
or local governmental purposes. compensation for the payment of his
expropriated property be set-off from
Reason: Taxes are not in the nature of his unpaid real estate taxes. (the other
contracts or debts between the taxpayer part of his property was sold at a public
and the government, but arises out of a auction)
duty to, and are positive acts of the H: The factual milieu of the case does
government to the making and enforcing of not justify legal compensation.
which, the consent of the individual is not The Court has consistently ruled that
required. there can be no off-setting of taxes
Taxes cannot be the subject matter of against the claims that the taxpayer
compensation. may have against the government. A
taxpayer cannot refuse to pay a tax on
DOMINGO v. GARLITOS the ground that the government owes
Q: What is being collected in this case? him an amount.
A: Estate and inheritance taxes. Internal Revenue taxes cannot be
NOTE: we do not have inheritance taxes the subject of compensation because
anymore because the same was the government and the taxpayer are
abolished by Lolo Macoy. not mutually creditors and debtors of
Q: Who is the administratrix? each other, and a claim for taxes is not
A: The surviving spouse. a debt, demand, contract or judgment
Q: What did the surviving spouse do? as is allowed to be compensated or set-
A: The surviving spouse suggested that off.
the compensation to which the Furthermore, the payment of just
decedent was entitled to as an compensation was already deposited
employee of the Bureau of Lands be set- with PNB Pasay, and the taxes were
off from the estate and inheritance collected by a local government, the
taxes imposed upon the estate of the property was expropriated by the
deceased. national government. (diff parties, not
H: Both the claim of the government for mutual creditors and debtors of each
estate and inheritance taxes and the other.)
claim of the (intestate) for the services
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CALTEX PHIL v. COA Double taxation is allowed because
Q: What is being collected? there is no prohibition in the Constitution or
A: Caltex’s contribution to the Oil Price statute.
Stabilization Fund (OPSF).
COA sent a letter to Caltex asking Obnoxious double taxation is the
the latter to settle its unremitted synonym of double taxation.
collection stating that until the same is
paid, its claim for reimbursement from Elements of Double Taxation:
the OPSF will be held in abeyance. 1) Levied by the same taxing authority
Q: Why is Caltex entitled to 2) For the same subject matter
reimbursement? 3) For the same taxing period and
A: Because of the fluctuation of the oil 4) For the same purpose
prices in the Middle East and Europe.
Caltex wanted to off-set its unremitted There is no double taxation if the tax is
collection from its reimbursements. levied by the LGU and another by the
H: The Court did not allow the set-off, national government. The two (2) are
and reiterated its ruling in the case of different taxing authorities.
Mambulao and Francia. Furthermore, RA
6952 expressly prohibits set-off from the LGUs are expressly prohibited by the
collection of contributions to the OPSF. provisions of RA 7160 or the LGC of 1991
The Court likewise stated that Caltex from levying tax upon: (1) the National
merely acted as agent of the Government; (2) its agencies and
government in collecting contributions instrumentalities; (3) LGUs (sec.113(o)).
for the OPSF because such is being The National Government, pursuant to
shouldered by the consumers when they the provisions of RA 8424 of the Tax Reform
purchase petroleum products of oil Act of 1997, can levy tax upon GOCCs,
companies, such as Caltex. agencies and instrumentalities (Section 27
Taxation is no longer envisioned as a c)), although income received by the
measure merely to raise revenues to Government form:
support the existence of the 1) any public utility or
government. Taxes may be levied for 2) the exercise of any essential
regulatory purposes such as to provide governmental function
means for the rehabilitation and is exempt from tax.
stabilization of a threatened industry
which is vested with public interest, a KINDS OF INCOME TAXPAYERS
concern which is within the police power
of the State to address. Q: Generally, how many kinds of income
taxpayers are there?
PHILEX MINING CORP v. COMM A: Under section 22A of NIRC, there are
The petitioner is liable for the payment three (3), namely:
of excise taxes, which it wanted to be set- 1. individual;
off from its pending claim for a VAT Input 2. corporate;
credit/refund. 3. estate and trust.
The Court did not allow set-off. Taxes
cannot be the subject of compensation for I. INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYER
the simple reason that the government and
taxpayer are not mutual creditors and Q: How many kinds of individual taxpayers
debtors of each other. Taxes are not debts. are there?
Furthermore, in the instant case, the A: There are seven (7). Namely:
claim for VAT refund is still pending. The 1. Resident Citizen (§23A and 24A);
collection of a tax cannot await the results 2. Nonresident Citizen (§23B and 24A);
of a lawsuit against the government.
3. OCW and Seaman (§23C and 24A);
DOUBLE TAXATION 4. Resident Alien (§22F, 23D and 24A);
5. Nonresident Alien Engaged in Trade
or Business (§22G, 23D and 25A)
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6. Nonresident Alien NOT Engaged in If he is a NRC, he is taxable only on income
Trade or Business (§22G, 23D and derived form sources within the Philippines.
25B)
7. Aliens Engaged in Multinational Q: What is the significance of using OCW?
Companies, Offshore Banking Units, A: It only covers Filipinos who works
Petroleum Service Contractors abroad with a contract. It does not cover
(§25C,D and E) TNTs.
Q: If you are abroad, and you have the Requirements for a seaman to be
intention to permanently reside therein, can considered an OCW:
you still be considered a RC? 1. must be a member of the compliment of
A: Yes. If such intention to permanently a vessel;
reside therein was not manifested to the 2. the vessel must be exclusively engaged
Commissioner and the fact of your physical in international trade or commerce.
presence therein, you may still be
considered a RC. Resident Alien (RA)
If you are a seaman in the US Navy, you A foreigner not residing in the
are not the one being referred to. Philippines but who is engaged in trade or
business here.
The importance of ascertaining whether
or not a seaman is a RC or a NRC, is that if RR 2-98 has expanded the coverage of
he is a RCm he is taxable on ALL income the term, “engaged in trade or business” to
derived from all sources within and without. include the exercise of a profession.
Furthermore, by the express provision of
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the law, a NRA who is neither a ► Status: either a RA or NRA depending on
businessman nor a professional but who their stay here in the Philippines.
come to and stays in the Philippines for an
aggregate period of more than 180 days ► Their status may either be RA or NRA
during any calendar year is deemed to a because Section 25 C and D does not
NRAETB in the Philippines. distinguish.
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venture or consortium formed of the
purpose of undertaking construction Rule:
projects or operations pursuant to or 1. if the income is derived from other
engaging in petroleum, coal, geothermal or sources and such income is subject to NET
consortium agreement under a service INCOME TAX, it is not exempt and it is
contract with the Government. considered a corporation.
1. Partnerships and others no matter 2. if the income is derived from other
how created sources and such income is subject to FINAL
2. Joint Stock Companies INCOME TAX, it is still EXEMPT and it is not
3. Joint Accounts deemed a corporation. ( separate return for
4. Associations this. It will not reflect in the GPP’s ITR)
5. Insurance Companies » This is pursuant to the fact that FIT will
not reflect in the ITR of the GPP since the
withholding agent is liable for the payment
CIR v. COURT OF APPEALS of the FIT.
The phrase no “matter how created or
organized” was interpreted. Q: What is the importance of knowing
Even if the partnership was pursuant to whether the corporation is exempt or not?
law or not, whether nonstick, nonprofit, it is A: To determine their tax liability. This is
still deemed a corporation. important to determine the tax liability of
Reason: because of the possibility of the individual partners of the GPP.
earning profits form sources within the
Philippines. ► Section 26 (1st paragraph) provides: “a
GPP as such shall not be subject to the Net
Q: Are partnerships always considered Income Tax…” however, “…persons
corporations? Is there no exception? engaging in business as partners in a GPP
A: General Rule: a partnership is a shall be liable for income tax only in their
corporation. separate and individual capacities.”
In short, each partner will be paying NIT,
Exception: General Professional and the distributive shares they will be
Partnerships (GPP) receiving from the net income of the GPP
will be included in the gross income of the
Q: What is a GPP? partner.
A: It is a partnership formed by persons for
the sole purpose of exercising their Q: If the GPP is deemed a corporation, will
profession, no part of the income of which the partners have to pay for the income
in derived from any trade or business. (what tax?
if a partner has other businesses not related A: No. as far as the share of the GPP is
to the GPP? > read section 26 quoted concerned, it is considered a taxable
hereunder) dividend which is subject to FIT.
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petroleum, gas, and other energy The status of the estate is determined
operations pursuant to “?” or consortium by the status of the decedent at the time of
agreement under a service contract with his death; so an estate, as an income
the government. taxpayer can be a citizen or an alien.
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Obillos vs. COMM (139 SCRA
436)) Taxable Net Income – Tax Credit =
Taxable Net Income Due
Extrajudicial Settlement and if NO
Settlement Net Income means Gross Income less
deductions and
Some possibilities may arise. The Formula:
income tax liability depends on whether or GI
not the unregistered partnership or co- - deductions
ownership is created. Net Income
x Tax Rate
Trust Income Tax Due
Q: Where the trust earns income and such Q: What are the other terms for NIT?
income is not passive, who among the A: NIRC:
parties mentioned is liable for payment of a. taxable income
income tax thereon? b. gross income (wlang kasunod)
A: The TRUST itself, through the trustee or → only income tax from improperly
fiduciary but only if the trust is irrevocable. accumulated earnings does not use this
If it is revocable, or for the benefit of the term.
grantor, the liability for the payment of
income tax devolves upon the trustor 1. CFA: “to be included in the
himself in his capacity as individual gross income”
taxpayer. 2. Revenue Regulations and
Statutes:
a. ordinary way of paying
KINDS OF INCOME TAX income tax;
b. normal way of paying income
Q: How many kinds of income tax? tax .
A: There are Six (6), namely:
1. Net Income Tax (NIT); Characteristics:
2. Gross Income Tax (GIT);
3. Final Income Tax (FIT); Q: Who are not liable to pay NIT?
4. Minimum Corporate Income A: 1. NRANETB (liable for GIT);
Tax of 2% of the Gross Income 2. NRFC (GIT also);
(MCIT) 3. With certain modifications, AEMOP, if
5. Income Tax on Improperly they derive income from other
Accumulated Earnings subject to sources;
10% of the Taxable Income;
6. Optional Corporate Income Q: Is the taxable net income subject to
Tax of 15% on the Gross Income withholding tax?
A: It is subject to withholding tax if the law
I. NET INCOME TAX says so.
Taxable Income x Tax Rate = Net Q: What is another term for withholding
Income tax?
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A: It is also known as the creditable
withholding tax system under the income
tax law. Q: What is the rate?
A: 35% as the case may be.
Q: Do we have to determine if there is an
actual gain or loss? NOTE: like GIT, the formula does not allow
A: Yes because the formula for deductions, deductions, personal exemptions, and tax
etc. credit.
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1. for NIT, whether or not subject to A: Only two (2) kinds are applicable out of
Creditable Withholding Tax (CWT), the six (6) kinds of income taxes.
the taxpayer is always liable if he 1. NIT;
fails to pay. 2. FIT;
2. for GIT and FIT, absolute liability to
pay is upon the withholding agent. Q: What kind of income tax will apply to
AEMOP?
Q: Why is it that the rate of withholding is A: Generally, only one kind, 15% FIT with
always lower, and why is it that the rate of respect to income derived from their
GIT and FIT is always equal? employer.
A:
1. NIT allows deductions; Income from other sources:
2. GIT and FIT do not allow deductions. 1. Determine the status of the AEMOP;
a. NIT
Q: Do you have to determine whether b. FIT
there is an actual loss or gain? 2. NRANETB
A: No need to determine because the a. GIT
formula does not allow deductions. Gain is b. FIT
presumed. No liability for final withholding
tax except for the sale of shares of stock. Q: What kind of income tax applies to DC?
(?) A: Only four (4) kinds will apply out of the
six (6)
IV. MINIMUM CORPORATE INCOME 1. NIT
TAX (MCIT) 2. FIT
3. MCIT
Q: What is the formula? 4. Improperly Accumulated Earnings
A: Gross Income x 2%
Q: May all of these be applied
Q: Who pays this tax? simultaneously?
A: DC and RFC only. A: No. only the NIT, FIT and Improperly
Accumulated Earnings be applied
Q: May it be applied simultaneous with simultaneously. NIT and MCIT cannot be
NIT? applied simultaneously. Only one will apply,
A: No. there must be a computation of the whichever is higher between the two.
NIT first then apply which ever is higher.
The MCIT is paid in lieu of the NIT. Q: What kind of tax will apply to NRFC?
Reason: to discourage corporations from A: Out of the six (6) kinds, only two (2) will
claiming too many deductions. apply:
1. GIT
V. OPTIONAL CORPORATE INCOME TAX 2. FIT
Q: Under what section is this found? Q: What is the significance of knowing the
A: Section 27A 4th paragraph and Section classification of these taxpayers?
28 A(1) 4th paragraph. A:
1. to determine the kind of income tax
Q: Is this applicable now? applicable to them;
A: No. this is not yet implemented. 2. to determine their tax liability.
Q: To what kind of taxpayer does this Q: Under Section 23, who are liable for
apply? income within and income without?
A: To DC and RFC. A: Only
1. RC
Q: What kind of taxes are applicable or 2. DC
imposed upon the 1st five individual
taxpayers? ► The rest of the taxpayers will be liable
for income coming from sources within.
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several Japanese shipbuilding
► Income from sources without, no companies for the construction of 12
liability, therefore exempt. ocean-going vessels. The contract was
made and executed in Tokyo.
NOTE: The income taxpayer is not a RC or a The payments were initially in cash
DC. Determine if the income came from and irrevocable letters of credit.
sources within or without to know the Subsequently, four promissory notes
taxpayer’s liability. were signed by NDC guaranteed by the
Government.
► If the facts are specific, do not qualify Later on, since no tax was withheld
your answer. Answers must be responsive from the interest on the amount due,
to the question. the BIR was collecting the amount from
NDC.
Q: Is section 42 relevant to all the The NDC contended that the income
taxpayers? was not derived from sources within the
A: NO. SECTION 42 IS NOT MATERIAL TO Philippines, and thus they are not liable
ALL taxpayers, particularly the RC and DC to withhold anything. NDC said that
because these two are liable for both since the contract was entered into and
income within and without. was executed in Japan, it is an income
without.
► Section 42 is applicable only to H: The government’s right to levy and
taxpayers who are liable for income within, collect income tax on interest received
the rest of the taxpayers are otherwise by a foreign corporation not engaged in
exempt. trade or business within the Philippines
is not planted upon the condition that
Q: Section 42(A)(1) provides for how many the activity or labor and the sale from
kinds of interests? which the income flowed had its situs in
A: It establishes two (2) kinds of interests, the Philippines. Nothing in the law
namely: (Section 42(1)) speaks of the act or
1. interest derived from sources within activity of nonresident corporations in
the Philippines. the Philippines, or place where the
2. interest on bonds, notes or other contract is signed. The residence of the
interest bearing obligations of obligor who pays the interest rather
residents, corporate or otherwise. than the physical location of the
securities, bonds or notes or the place of
Q: What is the determining factor in order payment is the determining factor of the
to know if the income is from within? source of the income. Accordingly, if the
obligor is a resident of the Philippines,
A: the interest paid by him can have no
1. location if the bank is from within other source than within the Philippines.
the Philippines (pursuant to a
Revenue Reg.) Q: Suppose a NRFC, an Indonesian firm,
2. residence of the obligor (whether an becomes a stockholder of two corporations,
individual or a corp.) – contract of a DC and a RFC, and both corporations
loan with respect to the interest declared dividends, what is the liability of
earned thereon. the Indonesian firm if the same received the
dividends?
► For example the borrower is a NRAETB, A:
he borrowed money from a RA. The interest 1. Dividends received from DC: the
earned by the loan will be considered as an Indonesian firm is liable to pay
income without. RA is not liable to pay tax taxes. NRFC, under the law, is liable
since RA is liable only for income within, if the income is derived from sources
therefore exempt from paying the tax. within. (Sec 42a)
2. Dividends received from RFC: the
NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CO. v. CIR Indonesian firm’s liability will depend
F: The National Development Company on amount of gross income from
(NDC) entered into a contract with sources within the Philippines.
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payment of tax. If the NRFC is not subject to
The NRFC will be liable to pay income tax if NIT, then it is not also subject to
the following requisites are present: withholding tax.
1. at least 50% is income from sources
within; Q: What is the controlling factor?
2. the 1st requisite is for the three (3) A: The controlling factor is the place where
preceding taxable years from the the services were performed and not where
time of declaration of the dividends. the compensation therefore was received.
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EXCEPTION: shares of stock of domestic
corporation, it is an income within wherever Q: What is ordinary gain? Ordinary loss?
it is sold. A: Ordinary gains are those received from
transactions involving ordinary assets.
COMMISSIONER v. IAC Capital losses are losses incurred in
Q: What is the issue here? transactions involving ordinary assets.
A: They cannot determine if the business
expense was incurred in the Philippines. Q: What is the relevance of making a
Q: if you are the BIR, and the taxpayer is distinction?
not sure, will you disallow the A: It is relevant because Section 39B,C,
deduction? and D apply to capital assets only.
A: No. determine it pro rata. 1. time when property was held (39B)
Formula: GI from within (holding period applies only to
GI from without individuals);
2. limitations on capital losses (39C);
Example: 100,000 3. Net Capital Carry-Over (39D)
1,000,000
= 10% I. CAPITAL ASSETS
► Hence, 10% is the ratable share in the
deduction. If the deduction being asked Q: What is the holding period?
is 100,000 not all of it will be allowed. A: If capital asset is sold or exchanged by
Only 10,000 or 10% of 100,000 will be an individual taxpayer, only a certain
allowed as deduction. percentage of the gain is subject to income
tax.
CAPITAL GAINS AND LOSSES It is the length of time or the duration of
Section 39 the period by which the taxpayer held the
asset.
Q: What is capital asset?
A: Capital asset is an asset held by a
taxpayer which is not an ordinary asset. Q: What is the requirement?
A:
The following are ordinary assets: 1. the taxpayer must be an individual.
1. stock in trade of the taxpayer or Section 39B states “in case of a
other property of a kind which would taxpayer, other than a corporation..”
properly be included in the inventory 2. property is capital in nature.
of the taxpayer if on hand at the Q: What is the term?
close of the taxable year; A: 100% if the capital asset has been held
2. property held by the taxpayer for not more than 12 months; (short term)
primarily for sale to customers in the 50% if the capital asset has been held
ordinary course of trade or business; for more than 12 months. (long term)
3. property used in trade or business of
a character which is subject to the NOTE: the holding period applies to both
allowance for depreciation provided gains and losses.
in subsection 1.
4. real property used in trade or Q: Do you include capital gains in your ITR?
business of the taxpayer. A: General rule: yes, include in ITR.
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2. taxpayer is a corporation Q: How does net capital loss carry-over
3. sale of real property considered as differ from net operating loss carry-over
ordinary asset under Section 34 D (3)?
A: Under the net capital loss carry-over
II. LIMITATION ON CAPITAL LOSSES rule, the capital loss can be carried over in
►synonymous to 34D & loss capital rule the immediate succeeding year. In net
► this applies to individual and corporate operating loss carry-over rule, capital loss
taxpayer can be carried over to the next three (3)
Q: What is the loss limitation rule? succeeding calendar year following the year
A: Pursuant to Section 39 C, losses from when the loss was incurred.
sales or exchange of capital assets may be
deducted only from capital gains, but losses NOTE: only 15% of the loss will be carried
from the sale or exchange of ordinary over, if the loss is greater than the gains.
assets may be deducted from capital or
ordinary gains. (applies to individual and ► In net operating loss carry-over there is
corporation) an exception to the 3 year carry-over
period. In case of mines other than oil and
Q: In connection with 34 D, Losses in gas wells, the period is up to 5 years.
Allowable Deduction, what is the rationale
behind this rule? Q: What is a short sale?
A: If it is otherwise, it will run counter with A: Sale of property by which the taxpayer
the rule that the loss should always be cannot come into the possession of the
connected with the trade or business, property. EX: shares
capital losses are losses not connected to
the trade or business, thus it is not CALAZANS v. CIR
deductible F: The taxpayer inherited the property
fro her father and at the tie of the
Q: what is your remedy? inheritance it was considered a capital
A: 39 D, net capital loss carry-over asset. In order to liquidate the
inheritance, the taxpayer decided to
Q: What is the rationale in allowing ordinary develop the land to facilitate the sale of
loss to be deducted from either the the lots.
capital gains or ordinary gains? I: Was the property converted to
A: It is already included in ITR, the gross ordinary asset?
income less deductions hence it already H: The conversion from capital asset to
carries with it the deduction ordinary asset is allowed because
Section 39 is silent.
TAKE NOTE: Normally if the loss is an
ordinary loss there is no carry over. Q: Are you allowed to convert ordinary
Except: a. 34D3 asset to capital asset?
b. if the loss is more than GI A: General rule: it is not allowed. Read
Revenue Regulation 7-2003
III. NET CAPITAL LOSS CARRY-OVER The case at bar still applies despite of
the issuance of said Revenue Regulation.
Q: What are the requirements?
A: Q: What is the conversion prohibited in the
1. taxpayer is an individual; Revenue Regulation?
2. paid in the immediately succeeding A: Conversion of real estate property.
year;
3. applies only to short term capital Q: What is the rationale?
gain; A: Section 24 D – final income tax of 6% if
4. capital loss should not exceed net the real estate is capital asset. If it is an
income in the year that it was ordinary asset, it will be subject to income
incurred. tax of 32% for individual taxpayer, and 35%
if the taxpayer is a corporation.
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Q: What are the properties involve in the Q: What about Resident Foreign
RR 7-2003? Corporations?
A: 1. those property for sale by the realtors A: Sec 28(l) it is subject to 35% Net Income
2. real property use in trade or business Tax
not necessary realtors
Q: What about Non Resident foreign
Q: That is the conversion allowed by the Corporation and Non Resident Alien not
Revenue Regulation? Is there an instance engaged in Trade or Business?
when an ordinary asset may be converted A: Not Subject to Net Income Tax but they
to capital asset? are liable for Gross Income tax.
A: Yes, provided that the property is an
asset other the real property, and it has Q: Do legally married husband and wife
been idle for two (2) years. need to file separately or jointly?
A: It depends if:
SECTION 24 1. Pure compensation income- separate
TAX ON INDIVIDUALS 2. Not Pure compensation income- joint
Q: Who are the taxpayers mentioned in Q: Who are liable for bank interest?
section 24? A:
A: 1. RC }
1. RC 2. NRC} Sec. 24 B1
2. NRC 3. RA }
3. OCW 4. NRAETB
4. RA 5. NRANETB Sec. 25 (25%)
6. AEMOP
► Additionally, under Section 25, NRAETB 7. DC
8. RFC
Q: What is the tax liability of NRAETB? 9. NRFC
A: Section 25(1) NRAETB is subject to
income tax in the same manner as Q: What is the rate of interest?
those individuals mentioned in Section 24. A: FIT of 20%
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-W/in – FIT 2. AEMPOP (NRANETB- GIT)
- W/out- exempt 3. DC- NIT 27 D is silent
4. RFC NIT law is silent 28A7a
Q: What is the rule on pre- termination? 5. NRFC subject to GIT
A: If it is pre terminated before 5th year a
FIT shall be imposed on the entire income Q: When can we apply NIT in Prizes?
and shall be deducted and withheld by the A: 1. When the taxpayer is RC, RFC and
depositary bank from the proceeds of the DC
long term deposit based on the remaining 2. For DC and RC it must be derived
maturity thereof from income abroad RFC it must be
a. 4 yrs to less than 5 yrs – 5% derived from income w/in
b. 3 yrs to less than 4 yrs- 12% 3. amount is more than P10,000
c. Less than 3 yrs- 20%
NOTE: If the prize is derived from sources
Q: Does it apply to all individuals? w/in but it is below P 10,000 it is not subject
A: No! It does not apply to 10 NRFC and to tax. If derived from sources abroad, most
NRA and NRAETB because they are liable to of them are exempt except for RC and DC
GIT. who are liable w/in and w/out.
NOTE: if the depositary is a Non resident it Q; Is it possible for RC and DC to pay MCIT?
is exempt A: Yes if MCIT is higher than NIT.
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Q: MCIT applies when? A: shares come from another shareholder
A: It is higher than the NIT Q: What are the dividends included?
A: Sec. 24 refers to cash or property
Royalties dividend
H: For stock Dividends to be exempt it
Requirement: must come from the profit of the
► The income is from w/in corporation.
► Rate? 20%. Lower rate? 10% on books, Stock Dividends → it is the transfer of the
literary works and musical compositions. surplus profit from the authorized capital
stocks.
Q: You are a writer for Snoop Dogg are you
liable for FIT? What if for April Boy? Q: Assuming that there are 5 Incorporators,
A: Liable for NIT if Income abroad like a the Corporation has a P5 M Authorized
writer for Snoop. While FIT if for April Boy. Capital stock. It distributed 1 M stock
dividends, is it taxable?
Q: Who are liable (FIT)? A: NO, the dividends did not go to the
A: Stock holder but to the Auth Capital Stock.
1. RC Only cash and Prop Stock go to the Stock
2. NRC holder.
3. OCW
4. RA ► Sec 24 B does not mention stock
5. NRAETB dividends because it is not subject to FIT
6. AEMOP (RC, NRAETB) but it is subject to NIT under Section 73.
► If income is from sources abroad all are ► What rate: 10% FIT
exempt except RC and DC
Q: Who are liable?
Dividends A:
1. RC
► Confined with cash and/or property 2. NRC
dividends. 3. OCW
4. RA
Q: What are dividends? 5. NRAETB
A: Any distribution made by Corporation to 6. AEMOP (RC, NRAETB)
its stockholders outside of its earnings or
profits and payable to its stockholders Not liable?
whether in money or in property (Sec. 73) 1. NRANETB
2. AEMOP
COMM. vs. MANNING 3. DC
Q: Where did it come from? 4. RFC
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5. NRFC A: Determine the income considered. If
income w/in read Sec. 42 (E)
► Shares of association and partnership is
taxable ► If the shares sold are that of a foreign
corp it is subj to the ff rules:
Q: Determine the tax liability of the a. sold in the Phils= its income w/in
following? b. sold in abroad= w/out
A: c. Shares of stock in a Dc is always
1. DC a Stockholder of DC= Exempt considered an income w/in regardless
2. RFC stockholder of DC= Exempt also where it was sold.
3. DC stockholder of RF= Liable for NIT.
Q: Shares of Foreign Corp sold in Phils.
Capital Gains From Sale of Shares of Who’s liable? What tax?
Stock Not Traded (§24C) A: Not subj to FIT because one of the
elements is not present . Shares not being
1. Subj to FIT that of a DC.
2. Determine whether there is a loss or Hence: a) RC, NRC, OCW, NRAETB,
a gain because the tax is impose AEMOP (RA, NRAETB) will pay NIT. DC and
upon the net capital gains realized RFC
from the sale, barter, or exchange or b) NRANETB and NRFC will pay GIT
other disposition of the shares of
stock in a domestic corp. Q: Shares of Foreign Corporation sold
3. It is uniformly imposed on all abroad?
taxpayer A: It will be considered an income w/out.
4. not subj to w/holding tax. Thus:
most of them will be exempt
Requirements: except RC and DC liable to pay NIT
1. Shares of stock of a DC ELEMENT # 2 NOT TRADED OR SOLD IN
2. It must be capital asset
THE STOCK MARKET
3. must not be traded in the stock
market
► if sold in the stock market- it is not subj
to FIT
► 25 R last part: Capital Gains realized by
NRANETB in the Phils. from the sale of
► if sold in the stock market, it will be subj
shares of stock in any DC and real prop
to percentage tax, in lieu of NIT.
shall be subj. to the income tax prescribed
under Sub sec (c) and (d) of Sec. 24.
ELEMENT # 3 It must be a capital
asset.
► SEC. 24 B 1&2: If the elements are
present NRANETB and NRFC are liable to
Q: When is it considered an ordinary asset?
pay GIT.
A: 1. When the broker or dealer
a. used it in trade or business
Except: under 24 C for NRANETB. What do
b. held for sale in the ordinary
you mean by the phrase “ the provisions of
course of trade or business
39 notwithstanding”?
2. to all other assets, it will be
considered a capital asset
► It refers to the holding period. When it
comes to capital gains from sale of shares
NOTE: if all elements are present it will be
of stock not traded and capital gains from
subj to FIT
the sale of real prop. The holding period
does not apply because the basis will be
If the shares are ordinary asset
those provided in 24 C & D and not under
39B (GSP or FMV)
1. Ordinary shares in DC- income w/in
a. Most of the taxpayer will pay NIT
ELEMENT #1 The share is a share in DC
except NRFC and NRANETB
2. Ordinary assets of foreign corporations
Q: What if the share is from foreign corp?
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a. Income within if sold in the Phils: A:
most will pay except NRANETB most will be liable to pay NIT
and NRFC Except NRANETB and NRFC liable for GIT
b. Income w/out if sold abroad: most
will be exempt except RC and DC Q: May a RC be liable to pay NIT even if all
the elements are present?
MCIT A: YES, disposition made to the Govt. Thus,
Q: When is a RFC subj to NIT? the taxpayer has the option of paying 32%
A: NIT or 6% FIT
1. Sale of shares of stock of a
Foreign corp in the Phil. Q: Which is more advantageous?
2. sale of shares of stock of DC A: It depends determine first if there’s a
which are ordinary asset loss or a gain.
If there’s a gain choose to be taxed at
► DC and RFC are subj to MCIT which may 6% FIT. In this case the gain is always
be imposed if the NIT is lower than the presumed.
MCIT2% MCIT will be imposed if MCIT is If there’s a loss choose to be taxed at
higher than NIT. 32% because losses may be considered an
allowable deduction .
Capital Gains From Sale of Real
Property (§24D) Other transactions are covered:
1. sale
► In 39 B the holding period does not 2. barter
apply because the basis of income tax is 3. exchange
the gross selling price (GSP) or the Fair 4. other disposition
market value (FMV) whichever is higher- 6%
FIT NOTE: If the prop is under mortgage
contract and the mortgagee is a bank or
Requirements: financial inst, the FIT does not apply
1. The real prop must be sold w/in the because the property is not yet transferred
Phils and located in the Phils. because there’s a period of redemption
2. It must be a capital asset If after a year the mortgagor failed to
3. The seller must be an individual, redeem the property that is the only time
estate or trust or a DC that the FIT will apply because there’s now
a change of ownership. If redeemed w/in 1
► RFC not liable for FIT but liable to pay yr period FIT will not apply because there’s
NIT if all the elements are present. no change of ownership.
If the mortgagee is an individual the FIT
► NRFC liable to pay GIT and not FIT is imposed whether or not there is a
transfer of ownership.
► NRANETB liable to pay FIT are all
elements are present. Exceptions (§24(D2))
ELEMENT # 3 The real prop must be a Q: What if the prop being sold was a movie
capital asset house, can he claim for the exception?
A: the prop covered by the exemption is a
Q: When considered a capital asset? residential lot
A: Read R.R. 7- 2003
Q: Who can claim the exemption?
Q: Ordinary asset- shall refer to all real A: Only the taxpayer mentioned in Sec. 24
property specifically excluded from the
definition of capital asset under Sec. 39 Requirements:
A: Other property not mentioned are 1. The purpose of the seller is to
capital asset. acquire new residential real prop
2. the privilege must be availed of w/in
Q: What if all the elements are not 18 mos. From the sale
present?
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3. Comm. must be informed w/in 30 derived by such educational inst or hospital
days from the date of sale with the from all sources
intention to avail of the exemption
4. the adjusted basis or historical cost Requirements:
of the residence sold shall be carried 1. It is a private school or hospital
over to the new residence. 2. it is stock corp
5. the privilege must be availed only 3. it is non profit
once every 10 yrs 4. that gross income from unrelated
6. Certification of the brgy. Capt where business, trade or activity must not
the taxpayer resides that indeed the exceed50% of its total gross income
prop sold is the principal residence derived by such educational inst or
of the tax payer (RR 13- 99) hospital from all sources
5. has permit to operate from DECS,
Q: What if the property is worth 10 M and it TESDA, or CHED
was sold only for 2M, what will happen to
the unused portion or profit? Q: What do you mean by unrelated trade
A: If the proceeds are not fully utilized, the business or activity?
portions of the gain is subj to FIT A: It means any trade, Business, or activity
which is not substantially related to the
SEC. 27A RATES OF INCOME TAX exercise or performance by such entity of
its primary purpose or performance
Q: How many income taxes are paid by a
DC? Q: May a school or hospital be exempt from
A: paying tax? What are the req?
1. NIT A:
2. MCIT 1. It must be non- stock and non- profit
3. FIT 2. the assets property and revenues
4. 10%Improperly Accumulated must be used actually, directly, and
Earnings exclusively fro the primary purpose
5. Optional corporate income tax of
15% of the gross Q: Under what law? Is it the constitution or
the NIRC which provides fro the exemption?
► DC liable for five, but the optional is not A: It is under Sec. 30 of NIRC and not
yet applicable so only 4. under Sec.4 Art. 14 of the Constitution. The
provision of the NIRC is the specific law
Q: How many can be applied which prevails over the Constitution which
simultaneously? A: ONLY 3 is the general law.
1. NIT, FIT and 10% IAE → exempt from all taxes and custom
2. MCIT, FIT, 10% IAE duties
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1. it must be non-stock, non-profit A:
educational inst. 1. Sec 27 C exempts those enumerated
2. not more than 30% of the prop without any qualification.
donated shall be used by such donee for 2. Sec. 32b7b qualification must concur
admin purposes. before it may be exempted.
3. paying no dividends
4. governed by trustees who don’t Q: Can the government impose tax on
receive any compensation itself?
5. devoting all its income to the A: It depends on who the taxing authority
accomplishment and promotion of the is. If the taxing authority is the National
purposes stated in its Articles of Govt. as a rule, YES.
Incorporation Exceptions
1. those entities enumerated under §27
Q: What about exemption from VAT? C
A: Sec. 109 (m) of R-VAT 2. those GOCC falling under §32b7b
Q: What about exemption fro Loc Gov If the taxing authority is the local
Code? government units, as a rule NO. LGU’s are
A: If its non-stock, non-profit educational expressly prohibited from levying tax
inst. It may be exempted from local against: (Sec 133(o)
taxation. 1. National Govt.
2. Its agencies and instrumentalities
Q: Is Art 14 Sec. 4 of the Consti obsolete? 3. local government units
A: NO, if the law is silent apply the Consti. Exception: Sec 154 of LGC says that LGU’s
may fix rate for the operation of public
utilities owned and maintained by the
SEC. 23: GOCC, AGENCIES, INST of the within their jurisdiction.
GOVT.
PAL CASE July 20 2006
GEN RULE: Subj to tax. H: The SC used 133 (o)an exception to
pay tax, real estate tax, imposed by City
EXCEPTIONS: of PAranaque on NAIA. The SC said that
1. GSIS the airport is not an agency or GOCC but
2. SSS mere instrumentality of the Govt.
3. PHIC This is Gross ignorance of the law
4. PCSO Sec. 133 (o) is for local taxation not real
property taxation which is the one
► PAGCOR no longer included. involved in the present case.
Q: If the GOCC is not one of those NOTE: Mactan- Cebu Airport case
enumerated does it follow all of its income
is automatically subject to tax? SEC. 27 D(1)
A: NO. Under Sec 32. B (7) income derived
from any public utility or from the exercise Q: How many possible incomes were
of essential government function accruing mentioned?
to the Govt of the Phils or to any political A: Two (2): bank interest and royalties
subd. Are therefore exempt from income
tax. REQ:
Therefore, even if the GOCC is one of 1. Bank interest must be received by a
those enumerated under Sec. 27 it may still Domestic Corp
be exempt under Sec. 32 b7b if its 2. Royalties derived from sources
performing governmental function within
NOTE: Pagcor vs. Basco case Q: When it comes to bank interest, what is
the difference if the taxpayer is an
Q: What is the difference between Sec. 27 individual or corporation?
C and 32 b7b?
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A: If individual, they may be exempt from ► exemption of NR from EFCDS:
the payment of interest in case of long term
deposit except NRANETB Q: Who is the income earner?
If DC, they are not exempt from long A: Non Residents whether individual or
tem deposit. Corporations
SEC 27 D2: CAPITAL GAINS FROM SALE Q: What is the difference between 24 b1
OF SHARES NOT TRADED from 27 D3
A: In 24 B1, NR is exempt only from bank
SEC 27 D3: EFCDS interst derived from EFCDS while 27D3
exempts NR from any income from
Q: What is the expanded foreign currency? transactions with depositary bank under
A: It is a bank authorized by the BSP to EFCDS
transact business in the Philippine Currency
as well as acceptable foreign currency or SEC. 27 D(4)- Inter-corporate dividends-
both. exempt
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3. Irrespective of the place of sale or
Q: What is the carry over rule? issue and the place of the payment
A: Sec 27 E2 states the carry over rule. of tickets or passage document.
► In order to avail: only in the year where Q: Do you consider landing rights to
the MCIT is greater than the NIT. determine liability? (RR 15-2002)
A:
Sec 28 A1 1. If originates from the Phils
and has landing rights- ONLINE- RFC
Q: What Kinds of taxes are paid by the 2. No landing rights- OFFLINE-
RFC? NRFC
A: NIT
MCIT Q: If there are stopovers, is it still
uninterrupted?
A: YES, provided that the stopover does
Sec. 28 B2 MCIT on RFC not exceed 48 hrs.
► GPB is in the nature of FIT, applies only Q: What if it’s the same airline but different
if all the requirements are present. plane?
A: GPB does not apply, it must be to
► RFC will be liable for NIT, hence a RFC another airline
engaged in common carriage does not pay
GPB but NIT Q: What if it did not originate from the
Phils.?
► Income without: EXEMPT A: Determine if its income within or
without.
International Carrier: if ticket was purchased in the Phils. it is
income within hence apply NIT
► GPB refers to the amount of revenue if purchased outside, it is income
derived from: carriage of persons, excess without, hence exempt
baggage, cargo and mail originating from
the Phils in a continuous and uninterrupted Transshipment
flight, irrespective of the place of sale or
issue and the place of payment of the REQ:
tickets or passage document. flight originates from the Phils
transshipment of passenger takes place
REQ: at any port outside the Phils.
1. Originating from the Phils. the passenger transferred on another
2. Continuous and uninterrupted flight; airline
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A: Only the aliquot portion of the cost of If: Lender- OBU
the ticket corresponding to the leg flown Borrower- Resident Citizen
from the Phils to the point of transshipment EXCEPT:
shall from part of the GPB. 1. OBU
2. Local Commercial Banks
Q: Is it liable for the whole flight?
A: Transactions of Non Residents:
From the Phils to the point of 1. Income earner: Non- Residents
transshipment, it is income w/in 2. Lender: OBU’s
From transshipment to final destination,
its income w/out- EXEMPT NOTE: Non resident exempt from
transactions with OBU’s and EFCDS
International Shipping
SEC. 28 A5 TAX ON BRANCH PROFITS,
► GPB means gross revenue whether from REMITTANCES
passenger, cargo, mail ► profits based on the total profits applied
or earmarked fro remittance remitted by a
branch to its head office
REQ: ► Subj to 15% tax
it must originate from the Phils.
up to final destination Except: those activities which are registered
- regardless of the place of sale or with PEZA
payments of passenger or freight
documents NOTE: Interests, Dividends, Rents, Royalties
including remuneration for technical
Sec28 A(4) OFF SHORE BANKING UNITS sevices, salaries, wages, premiums,
annuities, emoluments, or casual gains,
OBU’s profits, income and capital gains
1. only acceptable foreign currencies received by a foreign corporation during
2. always a foreign corporation (subj to each taxable year from all sources
NIT) except #3 within shall not be treated as branch
3. Exempt if income is derived by the profits UNLESS the same are effectively
OBU from EFCDS connected with the conduct of its trade
4. Parties: or business.
a) local commercial banks
b) Foreign bank branch Branch Profit Remittance
c) Non Residents
d) OBU in the Phils. Two ways to receive income (FC)
1. Branch
Difference with EFCDS: 2. Subsidiaries
EFCDS
1. Acceptable foreign currency, Phil. NOTE:
Currency or both 1. When a FC establishes branch, it is
2. Can be a domestic or foreign always a FC
corporation 2. When a FC establishes DC, it is a
3. Exempt if income derived by DC or RFC
RFC from EFCDS
4. Parties: Q; It is in addition to NIT- Why?
a) local commercial banks A: NIT because it is RFC
b) Foreign bank branch
c) Non Residents Q; What kind of tax is imposed under 28
d) OBU in the Phils A5? A: 15% FIT
e) Other banks under EFCDS
Q: How do you apply the rate?
FOREIGN CURRENCY LOAN A: multiplied to the total profit applied or
earmarked for remittance w/o deductions
► 10% FIT
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It applies for branches that are: 1. Gen. Administration and Planning
1. the profit remitted is effectively 2. Business Planning and Coordination
connected with the conduct of its 3. Sourcing and procurement of Raw
trade or business in the Phils. materials and components.
2. One not registered with PEZA 4. Corporate Finance and Advisory
Services
MARUBENI CASE 5. Marketing Control and sales
F: A branch was established with AG&P, promotion
there was investment with AG&P 6. Training and personal management
Q: Did the petitioner participate with the 7. logistic services
negotiation? 8. research and development services
A: NO and product development
Q: What did the petitioner pay? 9. technical support and maintenance
A: 15% Branch Profit Remittance Tax 10. data processing and communication
(BPRT) and business development
10% Intercorporate Dividends
Q: What’s the issue? Rationale: Why liable? Because the claim
A: Petitioner maintains that there was for exemption of resident airlines shall
overpayment of taxes, thus the same be minimized
was asking for a refund of tax
erroneously paid. SEC. 28A7a Interests and Royalties:
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» SEC. 28 A7c: Capital Gains from derived by a foreign gov’t from
Shares of Stocks not Traded in the investments in the Phils on loans,
Stock exchange stocks, bond, and other domestic
» 5% or 10% as the case maybe securities or from interest on
deposits in banks by:
SEC 28A7d: INTERCORPORATE a) Foreign govt.
DIVIDENDS b) Financing inst owned
controlled or enjoying,
► DC- RFC= EXEMPT, not subj to tax refinancing from foreign govt;
and
SEC 28 B1 c) Inter nation or Regional
financial inst established by
Q: What kind of tax? foreign govt.
A: 35% GIT on the ff income
1. Interest COMMISIONER OF INTERNAL REV. vs.
2. Dividends MITSUBISHI METAL CORP. (180 SCRA 214)
3. Rents F: Atlas Mining entered into a Loan and
4. Royalties Sales Contract with Mitsubishi Metal
5. Salaries Corp. ( A Japanese Corp.) for the
6. Premiums( except reinsurance purposes of projected expansion of the
premiums) productivity capacity of the former’s
7. annuities mines in Cebu. The contract provides
8. emoluments that Mitsibushi will extend a loan to
9. Other fixed and determinable Gains, Atlas in the amount 20 M dollar, so that
profits and income. Atlas will be able install a new
concentrator for copper production.
SEC 28 B2 Non Resident -Mitsubishi to comply with its
Cinematographic film owner, lessor or obligation, applied for a loan from
distributor Export- Import Bank of Japan (Exim
Bank) and from consortium of Japanese
► liable for 25% GIT banks.
Pursuant to the contract Atlas paid
SEC 28 B3 Non Resident owner or interst to Mitsubishi where the
lessor of Vessels chartered by corresponding 15% tax thereon was
Philippine Nationals. withheld and only remitted to the Govt.
Subsequently Mitsubishi filed a claim
► liable for 4 ½ GIT for tax credit requesting that the same
be used as payment for its existing
Elements: liabilities despite having executed a
1. Chartered to Filipino Citizens or waiver and disclaimer of its interest in
Corporations favor of Atlas earlier on. It is the
2. Approved by MARINA contention of Mitsubishi that it was the
mere agent of Exim Bank which is a
SEC. B(4) Non Resident Owner or financing inst owned and controlled by
Lessor of Aircraft, Machiniries, and the Japanese Govt.
other Equipments. The status of Eximbank as a
government controlled inst became the
► liable for 7 1/2 % GIT basis of the claim fro exemption by
Mitsubishi for the payment of interest on
SEC 28 b5a Interest on Foreign Loans loans.
I: WON Mitsubishi is a mere agent of
► Must be read with Sec. 32 B7a Eximbank
H: NO. The contract between the parties
Interest on Foreign Loans, if the lender is does not contain any direct reference to
1. NRFC liable to 20% FIT Exim Bank, it is strictly between
2. Foreign Govt. Exempt because it is Mitsubishi as creditor and Atlas as the
an exclusion (Sec 32 b7a: income seller of copper. The bank has nothing
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to do with the sale of copper to Q: In the 1st case did the SC allowed the
Mitsubishi. Atlas and Mitsubishi had refund?
reciprocal obligations- Mitsubishi in A: NO, denial anchored on 2 grounds:
order to fulfill its obligations had to 1. One claiming for refund was not the
obtain a loan, in its independent proper party
capacity with Exim bank. Laws granting 2. There was a showing or proof as to
exemption from tax are construed the existence of the “tax deemed
strictly against the taxpayer and paid” rule
liberally in favor of the taxing authority.
Q: In 2nd case was there a refund?
SEC. 28 D5 b INTERCORPORATE A: YES, the SC reversed itself
DIVIDENDS:
1. Income tax is FIT: the
► FIT 15% imposed on the amount of cash withholding agent is the proper party
and or prop dividends received from a because he is liable to pay said
domestic corporation. taxes
2. actual proof of payment not
SUBJ TO THE CONDITION: the country where necessary, what is necessary is the
the NRFC is domiciled allows a credit law of the domicile of the country
against the tax due from the NRFC taxes providing fro tax credit equal to 20%
deemed paid or deemed to have been paid of the tax deemed paid.
in the Phils.
Q: What is the rate if the law is silent?
Gen rule: 35 % FIT A: 35% FIT
Exception: 15% under the “tax deemed
paid rule/ reciprocity rule/ tax sparring rule” ► The rate will only be 15% if there’s a law
recognizing the same but this refers to the
JHONSONS CASE case of those belonging to the first
2 Kinds of Categories: category.
1st : Japan, US, Germany, Phils liable for
income within and income without
WANDER CASE
2nd : countries liable only for income within. Q: Who are the parties?
A: DC(Wander) and FC (Glaxo)- they
MARUBENI Case: 2 Issues belong to different categories
1. Is the payment of 10% FIT correct? The BIR tried to collect 35% because
- No because it was a branch and RFC but the law is totally silent about the tax
still Marubeni was NRFC under the old law credit
which is liable to pay 35%, but SC said H: The SC said that the tax should be 15%
liable only to 25% because of the tax treaty which applies 2 instances:
1. Foreign law do not provide for tax
► You cannot refund right away → 15% credit- 35%
BPRT and 10% Inter-corporate Dividends 2. law provides but the law is silent-
tax has different basis 15%
3. law is silent because there is no law-
In P&G who are involved 15%
- DC (P&G Phil) and NRFC (P&G US) 4. law is silent because there’s no law
- DC declares dividends to NRFC because the subj matter is not
- 35% was withheld and remitted to taxable- 15%
the BIR
SEC. 29 IAET
What did they discover? (after paying)
- they discovered that they are liable Q: What is the rate?
only for 15% so they have a refund A: 10% of the gross income (taxable
of 20% income)
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► It is imposed upon the improperly 3. Earnings reserved fro buildings,
accumulated taxable income of the plants, or equipment, acquisition
corporation approved by the Board
4. Earnings reserved for compliance
Q: Applies to what Corp? with any loan agreement or pre-
A: to DC only under RR 2- 2001( classified existing obligations
as closely held corporations) 5. Earnings required by law or other
applicable statutes to be retained.
Q: Is it in the nature of sanction? 6. In case of subsidiaries of foreign
A: Yes, it is imposed to compel the corporation, all undistributed
corporation to declare dividends. earnings or profits intended or
reserved for investments
Q: Why?
A: because if profits are distributed to the NOTE: the corporations belonging in the 1st
shareholders, they will be liable for the group are normally liable but they can show
payment of Dividends tax. Now, if the that the accumulation of earnings is
profits are undistributed the shareholders justified for reasonable needs of business,
will not incur liability on taxes with respect they incur no liability and exempt from
to the undistributed profits of the Corp. payments of the same.
- In a way it is in the form of deterrent
to the avoidance of tax upon B) Corporations which are exempt whether
shareholders who are supposed to or not it is for reasonable needs of the
pay dividends tax on the earnings business:
distributed to them. 1. Banks, and other non- bank financial
intermediaries.
Q: What is taxable income? 2. Insurance companies
A: SEC. 31 defines taxable income as the 3. Publicly- held corporations
pertinent items of gross income specified in 4. Taxable partnerships
this Code, less the deductions and/or 5. General Professional Partnerships
personal and additional exemptions, if any, 6. Non- taxable joint- ventures
authorized for such types of income by this 7. Enterprises registered with
Code or other special law a) PEZA
b) Bases Conversion Devt Act of
Q: When not liable to pay IAET? 1992 (RA 9227)
A: There are 2 groups of DC exempt from c) Special Economic Zone declared by
payment of IAET (RR2-2001) law
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A: No, if you invoke adjustments
Q: Enumerate the exempt corporations
SEC 30. EXEEMPTIONS FROM TAX ON under Section 30; What is the requirement?
CORPORATIONS A:
1. Labor, agricultural or horticultural
► Determine the Corporations’ exemptions organization not organized
under Sec. 30 27 C and 22B. principally for profit;
1. Sec 30, the corporations shall not be 2. Mutual savings bank not having a
taxed under this title (tax on capital stock represented by shares,
income) in respect to income receive and cooperative bank without capital
by them as such. stock organized and operated for
2. Sec 27, the corporations enumerated mutual purpose and without profit;
are always exempt. Thus exemption 3. a beneficiary society, order or
is unconditional association, operating for the
3. Sec 22B GPP, as a general rule is not exclusive benefit of the members
a corporation such as fraternal organization
4. except if it earns income from other operating under lodge system.
business (lodge system: operating world wide)
or a mutual old association or a non-
► Joint Venture w/ service contract w/ stock corporation:
government not a corporation, otherwise, it a. organized by employees;
is liable. b. providing for the payment of life,
sickness, accident or other exclusive
Assignment: Sec. 35 benefits to its employees and their
dependents;
August 21, 2006 – Midterms 4. Cemetery (a) company owned and
(b) operated exclusively for the
August 14, 2006 benefit of its members;
5. Non-stock corporation or association
Q: What is the reason for not including the organized and operated exclusively
corporations exempt under section 27C and for Religious, Charitable, Scientific,
Section 22B under Section 30? Artistic or Cultural purposes, or for
A: Because there is an exemption which the Rehabilitation of Veterans
does not apply to all exempt corporation. (RCSACR), no part of its net income
The exemption under Section 30 is not or asset shall belong ot or inure to
absolute while the exemption under Section the benefit of any member,
27 C is absolute and without any conditions. organizer, officer, or any specific
In addition, Section 22B provides that a person;
joint venture is generally taxable unless it 6. Business league, chamber of
has a service contract with the government, commerce, or Board of trade, (a) not
a generally taxable corporation cannot be organized for profit and (b) no part
joined with the group as generally not of the net income of which inures to
taxable corporation. General Professional the benefit of any stock holder or
Partnership is exempt but the exemption is individual;
not the same as provided by Section 30. 7. Civil league or organization not
organized for profit but operated
TAKE NOTE: Las Paragraph of Section 30. exclusively for the promotion of
social welfare.
► exemption to the exemption: income of
whatever kind and character of the CIR vs. YMCA
foregoing organizations from: Q: What is the basis of Manila BIR for the
1. any of their properties, real or imposition of the tax?
personal; A: last paragraph of Section 30, because
2. any activities conducted for profit YMCA was conducting an activity for
profit.
► regardless of the disposition of said F: the CTA and the CA invoked the doctrine
income, shall be subject to tax. laid down in Herrera and Abra Valley
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case which involves an exemption from A: NIT. The section refers only to the
the payment of Real property Tax. payment of NIT. It speaks of the NIT.
H: The SC revised the ruling. YMCVA is
liable to pay income tax applying the Q: If the is mentioned under Section 32 A,
last paragraph of Section 30. does it follow that it is automatically
YMCA Is exempt from the payment included in the GIT?
of property tax, but not to income tax A: No, Section 32 A states “Except when
on rentals from its property. otherwise provided in this title”
The tax code specifically mandates
that the income of exempt organizations Q: What are the income that are not
(under section 30) from any of their included, not subject to NIT?
properties, real or personal, shall be A:
subject to tax, including the rent income 1. Income that are subject to FIT.
of the YMCA from its real prop. 2. Income that are considered an
exclusion; and
8. a non-stock and non profit 3. Income that are exempt.
educational institution;
9. gov’t educational institution; Q: When do you not apply Sec. 32 A?
10. Farmer’s or other mutual typhoon or A: it applies to all except:
fire insurance company, mutual 1. NRANETB
ditch or irrigation company, or like 2. NRFC
organization of a purely local » they do not pay NIT, they pay by way of
character, the income of which GIT.
consists solely of assessment, dues
and fees, collected from members Q: What are included in the Gross income?
for the sole purpose of meeting its A:
expenses; 1. Compensation for services in
11. Farmer’s, fruit grower’s or like whatever form paid including but nor
association organized and operated limited to fees, salaries, wages,
as a sales agent for the purpose of commissions, and similar items. [Sec.
marketing the products of its 32 A (1)]
members and turning back to them
the proceeds of sales, less the Q: What is compensation?
necessary selling expenses on the A: all remuneration for services performed
basis of the quantity of produce by an employee for his employer under an
finished by them. employer-employee relationship.
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Q: What is being referred to here?
Q: Did the law distinguished? A: royalties which does not constitute
A: No, the law did not distinguished passive income. Royalties derived from
between real and personal property. income without. – subject to NIT. Thus not
included in the ITR.
TAKE NOTE:
1. Sale of real property Q: Who are the taxpayers?
2. Sale of shares of stock (personal prop.) A: Liable from income w/in and w/out and
the rest are exempt.
► if the elements are present, subject to 1. RC
FIT. Thus, it is not included in the ITR, the 2. DC
withholding agent will be responsible for
this. 7. Dividends. [Sec. 32 A (7)]
Q: What interest is being referred to here? 9. Prizes and Winnings [Sec. 32 A (9)]
A: interest which is included in the
computation of gross income is interest Q: What kind of prizes and winnings?
earned from lending money and interest A:
from bank deposit which does not a. those that does not constitute
constitute passive income. passive income; and
Bank interest from sources, without or b. those that are not considered as an
abroad. exclusion. Thus, exempt.
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► those primarily for recognition of
(1)religious, (2)charitable, (3)scientific, TAKE NOTE: Exemptions, exclusions,
(4)educational, (5)artistic, (6)literary, deductions, have the same characteristics
(7)civic achievement are exempt → all tax do not apply.
PROVIDED:
1. the recipient was selected without 1. Life insurance [Sec. 31 B (1)]
any action on his part to enter the
contest or proceedings; and Q: What is the requirement?
2. the recipient is not required to A: only one requirement for exemption:
render substantial future services as that the proceeds of the life insurance be
a condition to receiving the prize or payable upon the death of the insured.
award.
Q: Does it matter who the beneficiary is or
► prizes and awards granted to athletes paid in a lump sun or single sum?
are also exempted provided: A: No. it does not matter.
1. local or international sports
competition or tournament; Exception: amounts held by the insurer
2. held in the Philippines or abroad; under an agreement to pay interest
and thereon, the interest payment shall be
3. sanctioned by the national sports included in the gross income.
association.
2. Amount received by insured as
Q: When is a prize subject to NIT? return of premium [Sec. 32 B (2)]
A: 1. when derived from income without;
2. when less than 10,000.00; Q: if the insurance is payable within a
3. when the income earner is a DC or certain time, say 10 years and thereafter
RC. the insured did not die, how much will be
excluded?
Q: When is winning subject to NIT? A: only the amount received by the insured
A: 1. When derived from income without; as a return of the premiums.
2. when the income earner is a DC or
RC. Ex. 1 M – 100 thousand = capital
It is exempt (100K)
10. Pensions [Sec. 32 A (10)]
900K is taxable.
Q: What kind of pension?
A: Included in the gross income if not Q: Why is it excluded?
exempt A: because the amount received merely
» never subject to fit (?) represents a return of capital.
11. Partner’s distributive share from
the net income of the general Q: is this subject to Estate Tax under Sec.
professional partnership (GPP). 85 E? do we have the same requirement?
A: no, the requirement for exemption is not
Q: What is being referred to? the same under Section 85 E.
A: GPP exempt from payment of corporate
income tax 3. Proceeds of life insurance:
decedent insured himself, inclusion
► shares of partners subject to NIT – Sec. or exclusion will depend on who the
26 beneficiary is.
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b.1 Revocable Designation → subject to A: The term injury includes death, even if
estate tax, included in the gross estate. not injured, if the person dies this will be
Reason: because of the insured’s power available.
to modify or change the beneficiary.
b.2 Irrevocable Designation → not Q: when will the damages recovered be
subject to Estate tax, not included in the exempt?
gross estate. A: General Rule: all damages awarded are
Reason: the insured loses the power to tax exempt.
control, modify and change the Exception: damages representing loss of
beneficiary. income.
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TAKE NOTE: the retirement benefits under b. death
RA4917 and RA7641 are exempt from c. physical incapacity or injury.
income tax provided the requirements are
present. 2. Conditional exclusion
a. causes beyond the control of the
SEC. 32 B(6)(c) employee- excluded
b. within employee’s control – included.
► retirement benefits given by foreign
government, foreign corporation, public as Examples:
well as private to RC, NRC, RA residing 1. registration – CBA provides
permanently in the Philippines - exempt separation pay, within the control =
without further qualifications – automatic included.
exclusions. 2. installation of labor saving devises or
bankruptcy – beyond the control =
SEC. 32 B(6)(d,e,f) excluded.
Q: Are there any requirement for Rule: Gov’t workers (both officers or non-
separation pay granted by foreign gov’t or officers) granted TLP on a yearly basis →
corp? exempt from income tax.
A: None, the separation pay granted by the → there is no qualification as to vacation or
aforementioned institutions are exempt sick leave.
without further qualifications (“other similar
benefits”). ► Take Note of 3 cases.
» be reminded of EO 291, Sec. 2. 78.2
Q: is separation pay an exclusion, par. 97, RR2-98, RR16-200 (3).
therefore, exempt?
A: No. Case of Zialcita
GENERAL RULE: Separation pay not ► retired from DOJ, contention: TLP should
exempt (?) be exempt from income tax pursuant to the
Exception: old law.
1. Automatic exclusions, thus exempt if SC: on a different ground – TLP is exempt
due to: because it is similar to Retirement pay, thus
a. illness
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exempt but the ruling’s application is 1. foreign government
limited only to DOJ employees. 2. financing institutions owned,
controlled or enjoying re-financing
Borromeo case: from foreign gov’ts; and
► Same as the Zialcita case 3. int’l or regional financial institutions
Issues: WON the TLP is subject to income established by foreign gov’ts
tax and WON COLA and RATA are included? (established in the Philippines)
SC: RULED TLP is Exempt!
Modified: the rule applies not only to DOJ TAKE NOTE: if plain foreign corp., subject to
officers but also to CSC commissioners. FIT 20%.
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1. gov’t; and Sec. 34 A EXPENSES
2. Private institutions.
1. For those business expenses not
F. GSIS, SSS, Medicare and other enumerated under A. You need to prove
contributions (Sec. 32 B 7 f) that it is an ordinary and necessary
► must be deducted from the GI not NIT expense.
because it is an exclusion.
-creditable withholding tax is an exclusion- 2. For those enumerated under A, all you
must be deducted first from the GI before have to prove is that it is incurred during
you compute the NIT. Otherwise, you are the taxable year.
including in the GI something that is
excluded from the same. Feb. 12, 2007 (Sec. 34 A, Expenses)
G. Gains from the Sale of bonds, Q: Did the law define what is reasonable?
debentures, or other Certificate of A: No. for salaries and wages all that is
indebtedness. (Sec. 32 B 7 g) required by law is for it to be reasonable.
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A: yes, those which are considered as BUSINESS EXPENSE
fringe benefits (FB), expenses for foreign 1. No carry-over
travel is considered a FB only if it is not in 2. can be claimed for one year only.
pursuit of the trade or business. 3. if the amount of capital outlay is
substantial, it cannot accommodate all of
Q: can you claim it under Sec. 34 A (1)(a) the expenses incurred.
(ii)?
A: No, you can claim it under Sec. 34 A (1) ALLOWANCE FOR DEPRECIATION
(a)(i) last paragraph. 1. There is carry over
2. you can claim it for a longer period
Q: Reasonable Allowances for rentals for depending on the life span of the property.
meralco bills, requirements? 3. it can accommodate all of the expenses
A: incurred.
1. required as a condition for the
continued use or possession, for the • taxpayer’s allowable deduction for
purpose of the trade, business or interest expense shall be deducted
possession of the property. by an amount equal to 42% (RR 10-
2. taxpayer has not taken any title or no 2000) of the interest income subject
equity other than a lessor. to FIT.
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1. incurred within the taxable year. profession can be claimed a an itemize
2. individual taxpayer reporting income on a deduction…
cash basis. a. on interest; or
b. depreciation (as capital
• No deduction shall be allowed in expenditure?)
respect to the following interest:
Q: What is this interest income?
1. if within the taxable year an individual A: the money borrowed was deposited in a
taxpayer reporting income on the cash bank so that it will warn interest. (RR13-
basis incurs an indebtedness on which an 2000)
interest is paid in advance or through
discount or otherwise. ILLUSTRATION:
1. loan of 1M from a bank with an interest
2. if both taxpayer and the person to whom of 20%
the payments has been made or is to be 2. 20% of 1M is Php200,000 but you cannot
made are persons specified under Sec. 36 claim this whole amount as a deduction.
(B): 3. when you deposited the 1M in the bank,
a. member of a family it earned a bank interest subject to FIT
b. bet. an individual and a corp., more than worth Php10,000.00.
50% in advance of the outstanding stock of 4. 42% (RR) of 10,000 = 4,200 (RR 9337)
which is owned directly or indirectly by or 5. Php200K-4,200= Php195,800/ this is the
for such individual; amount you can claim as a deduction.
c. Bet. 2 corp., more than 50% in value of
the outstanding stock of each of which is 34 C TAXES:
owned, directly or indirectly, by or for the
same individual. REQUISITES:
d. bet. the grantor and a fiduciary of any 1. taxes must paid or incurred within the
trust; taxable year
e. bet. the fiduciary of a trust and the 2. it must be incurred in connection with
fiduciary of another trust if the same person trade or business.
is a grantor with respect to each trust; or 3. can be claimed as:
f. bet. a fiduciary of trust and a beneficiary a. a deduction; or 34 C 1&2
of such trust. b. tax credit 34 C 3&7
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A: those liable to pay NIT. (Tax credit only Q: Suppose you are a RC, you pay NIT to
for NIT) US, will you be able to claim it as a tax
deduction?
Q: What is a tax credit?
A: refers to the taxpayer’s right to deduct A: 1. generally, you can claim it as tax
from the income tax due the amount of credit.
tax the taxpayer paid to foreign country, 2. you can claim under Sec. 34 C (1) b
subject to limitations.
►if the taxpayer did not signify in his return
Q: What is the tax credit being referred to his intention to avail himself of the benefit
under 34 C (3)? of tax credit for taxes paid to foreign
A: credit against taxes for taxes of foreign country.
country. ►taxes incurred not related to the trade or
business, you have the option to:
Q: What are the other tax credit under the a. claim it as tax credit; or
code? b. claim it as a deduction
A: ►law gives you this privilege.
1. RA 6452 – selling goods and commodities
to senior citizens, the discount claimed is Q: When is taxes not allowed as a
treated as a tax credit. deduction?
2. income tax paid to foreign country. A: Sec. 34 C (1)
3. Input tax on Vat 1. Income tax;
4. Creditable w/holding tax system under 2. Income tax imposed by authority of
NIT any foreign country;
5. Tax credit certificate. 3. Estate and Donor’ tax; and
4. taxes assessed against local benefits
Q: Who are allowed to claim it? of a kind tending to increase the value of
A: RC and DC only. the property.
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Q: Is always a requirement that it is Q: Why is there a need for a carry over
incurred in pursuit of trade, bus. or under Sec. 34 D # when you can claim the
profession? loss from both capital and ordinary loss?
A: No. Sec. 34 D(1) provides for 2 kinds of A: if the loss exceeds the income for the
losses: taxable year, you cannot deduct the entire
a. incurred in pursuit of trade, bus. or amount of loss from your income for that
profession; year so the excess may be deducted for the
b. property connected with t,b,p, if the taxable year following the loss.
loss arises from fire, storms, shipwrecks
or other casualties or from robbery, B. CAPITAL LOSS – NET CAPITAL LOSS
theft or embezzlement (arising from CARRY OVER ( # 2 above)
natural calamity).
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3. carried over as a deduction from the ► bad debts can only be claimed if
GI for the next 5 years following such loss. pursuant to a contract of loan
4. no substantial change in the - no bad debts for loss of instruments.
ownership of the business or enterprise.
Q: Who claims it?
Q: What is the limit? A: a. creditor
A: 75% of the nominal value of outstanding b.money lender
shares is held by or on behalf of the same
persons/ corporation Q: What year can it be claimed?
A: can be claimed in the year it was
► individual no problem, problem lies with actually sit ascertained to be worthless and
corporations or enterprises. charged off, meaning cancelled in the books
of account.
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34 F DEPRECIATION
ALLOWANCE FOR DEPRECIATION:
Q: What is depreciation? 1.all properties used in mining operations
A: It is the gradual dimension in the service other than petroleum operations shall be
or useful value of tangible property due computed as follows:
from exhaustion, wear and tear and normal a. if the expected life is ten (10) years or
obsolescence. less – normal rate of depreciation
Q: What kind of property is involved? b. if the expected life is more than ten (10)
A: 1. Real property except parcel of land years – depreciated over any number of
2. Personal Property years between five (5) years and the
expected life.
REQUISITES:
1. depreciation deduction must be REQUIREMENTS:
reasonable 1. depreciation is allowed as a deduction
2. for the exhaustion, wear and tear, from 61; and
including reasonable allowance for 2. contractor notifies the Commissioner at
obsolescence the beginning of the depreciation period
3. property used in the trade of which depreciation rate shall be used.
business
DEPRECIATION DEDUCTIBLE BY NRAETB OR
Q: What do you mean by “reasonable RFC
allowance”? ► reasonable allowance for the
A: it shall include, but not limited to, an deterioration of property
allowance computed in accordance with
rules and regulations prescribed by the 1. arising out of its use or
Secretary of Finance, upon employment
recommendation of the Commissioner, 2. or non-use in the business,
under any of the following methods: trade or profession
1.Straight-line method 3. property is located in the
2.Declining balance method Philippines
3.Sum-of-the-year-digital method; and
4.any other method which may be 34 G DEPLETION OF OIL and GAS
prescribed by the Secretary of Finance WELLS and MINES
upon recommendation of the ► only deduction which is a not self
Commissioner executing deduction
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A: cost depletion method
Q: What if the Donee is not one of those
Q: to whom allowed? mentioned under the law, can he claim a
A: only mining entities owning economic deduction?
interest in mineral deposits A: No.
►Economic interest: capital investments in
mineral deposits TAKE NOTE: Donee is never an individual.
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health, social welfare, cultural or charitable c. chargeable to capital account but not
purposes or a combination thereof chargeable to property of a character
2. no part of the net income of which inures which is subject to depreciation or
to the benefit of any private individual depletion
3. uses the contributions directly for the
active conduct of the activities constituting Q: How to compute taxable income:
the purpose or function for which it is A: deferred expenses shall be allowed as
organized and operated deduction ratably distributed over a period
of not less than 10 months as may be
elected by the taxpayer (beginning with the
4. annual administrative expense does not month the
exceed 30% of the total expenses and
5. in case of dissolution, the assets of which taxpayer first realizes benefits from
would be distributed to: expenditures.)
a) another non profit domestic
corporation organized for similar ►the election or option may be exercised
purpose or purposes for any taxable year after the effectivity of
b) to the state for public purpose the code but not later than the time
c) distributed by the court to another prescribed by law for filing the return for
organization to be used in such a such taxable year.
manner which would accomplish the
general purpose for within the dissolve LIMITATION ON DEDUCTION
organization was organized Q: When not deductible?
A: 1.Any expenditure for the
34I RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (1) acquisition or improvement of land
or (2) for the improvement of property to
►In the old law, this is not allowed as a be used in connection with research and
deduction. To remedy this, they felt that development of a character which is
those should be a separate deduction for subject to depreciation and depletion
research and development. and office site
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3. it must be funded by the employer
4. the amount contributed must no longer REQUIREMENTS:
be subject to his control or disposition 1. amount of premiums, paid by taxpayer
5. the amount has not yet been allowed as for himself and members of his family,
a deduction and 2. amount of premiums should not exceed
6. the amount has or is apportioned in (1) P2,400 per family or (2) P200 a
equal parts over a period of 10 consecutive month
years beginning with the year in which the 3. gross income of the family for the
transfer or payment is made. taxable year is not more than P250,000
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BASIC PERSONAL EXEMPTIONS: Section 35 A – but can claim under sec
35B
1. Single individual; or ►widower, married or used to be married
individual judicially
decreed as legally MARRIED INDIVIDUALS
separated with no ►each legally married individuals can claim
qualified dependents. the personal exemption. Husband and wife
► 20, 000 = P64,000
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►always choose the higher amount of 2. Any amount expanded in restoring
exemption if you are filing a return covering property or in making good the
the period within which the change of exhaustion thereof for which an allowance
status occurred is or has been made.
Exceptions:
1. if the taxpayer should (1) marry or (2) 1. Option granted to Private
have additional dependents during the Educational Institution to deduct the
taxable year, he may claim the same as capital outlays.
corresponding exemption in full for the TAKE NOTE:
year. ►Amount paid for new buildings, can be
deducted if it involves intangible drilling
Illustration: and development cost incurred in
1.Single Jan 1, 2005 petroleum operations (Sec 34 6 (A)
2.Married June 1, 2005 – on April 15, 2006 –
status: legally married can claim P 32,000 PREMIUMS PAID ON LIFE INSURANCE
POLICY :
2. if the taxpayer should die during the
taxable year, estate can claim personal 1. covering the life of any officer or
exemption. employee or any person financially
invested in any trade of business
Illustration carried on by the taxpayer.
1.Jan. 25, 2005 taxpayer married w/ one 2. taxpayer is directly or indirectly the
child beneficiary under such policy.
can claim on April 15, 2006
P32,000+
P8,000 } P40,000 LOSSES FROM SALES OR EXCHANGES
OF PROPERTY (between related parties)
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A: No.
Q: What if it involves a sale of real GENERAL RULE: In sale or exchange of
property? property, the control amount of gain or loss
A: Apply the same principles shall be recognized.
1. gain is taxable
Suppose it was a result of swindling, 2. losses are deductible
theft, robbery or estafa, do we apply Exception: If permanent to a merger or
the same principles? consolidation plan, no gain or loss shall
A: Law is silent, take note of the old CIA be recognized
ruling on this one 1. gain is exempt
2. losses are not deductible
Q: Feb 14, 2006, your GG gave you a REQUISITES:
jewelry in Sept your GG breaks up with 1. the transaction involves a contract
you. GG request the jewelry be returned of exchange
but you already sold it for P200,000. 2. the parties are members of the
Will the entire P200,000 be included in merger or consolidation
gross income?
3. the subject matter is only limited or
A: Basis: (1) same as if it would be in the confined with the one provided for
hands of the Donor (FMV as of date of by law
acquisition); or (2) last owner who did
not acquire the same by gift (cost) ►Merger and Consolidation in corporation
code and tax code are not the same.
Q: If it involves a parcel of land? ►Sec 40 (2) (a)
A: apply the same rules Section 40 B (4) ►a corporation which is a party to a
what is the basis? merger or consolidation, exchanges
1. Property was acquired for property solely for stock in a corporation
less than an adequate which is a party to the merger or
consideration in money or consolidation
moneys worth: the basis would
be the amount paid by the Illustration:
transferee for the property. Transferor gives 1M
Transferee gives 700,000 = not
Q: Section 40 B (5) what is the basis? A: 40 taxble gain P300,000
C (5)
► if the property was acquired in a ►If other property received by transferee
transaction where gain or loss is not (40 C (3) (a) TRANSFEREE
recognized (pursuant to a merger or ►if the party receives not just the
consolidation plan) subject matter permitted to be received:
a. corporation, party to a merger or lie if the party receives money and /or
consolidation, exchanges property solely for property, the gain, if any, but not the
stocks in another corporation, also a party loss, shall be recognized (meaning
to the merger or consolidation taxable) but in an amount not in excess
b. is a party to the merger or of the sum of the money and the FMV of
consolidation, solely for the stocks of such other property received.
another corporation also a party to the
merger or consolidation, or (40 C (3) (b) TRANSFEROR
c. Security holder of a corporation,
party to a merger or consolidation, 1.Transferor corporation receives money
exchanges his securities solely for and / or property, distributes it pursuant to
stock or security in another the merger or consolidation plan
corporation, also a party to the ►no gain to the corporation shall be
merger or consolidation. – person recognized
transfers property to corporation to 2. Transferor corporation receives money
gain control and / or property, does not distribute it
pursuant to the merger or consolidation
40 C EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY plan
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►the gain shall be recognized but in an b. loss not deductible
amount not in excess of the sum of such Requisites:
money and the FMV of such other property 1. There is A contract of
so received. exchange where property was
transferred by the person in
Q: What is the rule? exchange of stock or unit of
A: 40 C (3) (a) participation in a corporation.
1. gain taxable 2. As a result, the person alone
2. loss not deductible or together with others (not
►40 C (3) (b) exceeding of 4 persons) gains
It depends on how distributed: control of the corporation.
1. pursuant to the merger or
consolidation plan: Q: What is control?
►gain exempt A: ownership of stocks in a corporation
►loss not deductible possessing at least 51% of total voting
2. not pursuant to merger or power.
consolidation plan:
►gain taxable Sec 40 B (5)
►loss not deductible. ►non applicability of income tax is only
temporary
Sec 40 C (1) (b)
►a shareholder exchanges stock in a Reason : Basis will be 40 C (5)
corporation which is a party to a merger 1. 40 C (5) (a) Transferor
or consolidation, solely for the stock of ►basis of stock or securities received by
another corporation which is a party to the transferor: same as the basis of the
the merger or consolidation property, stock or securities
exchanged:
Sec 40 C (2) (c) ►decreased by the (1) money and (2)
► a security holder of a corporation FMV of the property received; and
which is a party to the merger or ►increased by (a) amount treated as
consolidation, exchanges his securities dividend and (b) amount of gain
in such corporation, solely for stock recognized
securities in another corporation.
2. 40 C (5) (b) Transferee
►The rule is similar in 40 C (3), (a), (b) and ►as it would be in the hands of
(c) although different property are involve, transferor increased by the amount of
that is why the last paragraph of 40 C is a gain recognized.
separate paragraph.
Sec 40 (c) (4) Assumption of
►Therefore, Sec 40 C (3) (a,b,c) the rule is Liability
1. gain exempt 1. Taxpayer, in connection with the
2. loss not deductible exchanges described – receives
securities or stocks permitted (no
gains recognized) – it is sole
40c last paragraph consideration of the same – the
► the transferee becomes a stockholder, other party assumes liability of the
parties are not members of the merger same – the acquisition of liability not
treated as money and / or other
►the individual wants to be a property – the exchange still falls
shareholder but does not want to within the exceptions.
purchase shares but willing to give up 2. If amount of liabilities assumed +
property as a result of the exchange , amount of liabilities to which
the person gains control of the property is subjected to exceeds -
corporation adjusted basis of the property
transferred – the excess shall be
►The rule is: considered a gain from the sale of a
a. gain is exempt capital asset or of property which is
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not a capital asset, as the case may Q: What kinds of accounting period?
be. A: 1.fiscal year
2. calendar year
SECTION 41 INVENTORIES
Q: Changes contemplated?
Purpose: Change of inventory to determine
clearly the income of any taxpayer/ to A: 1. fiscal to calendar
reflect the true income. 2. calendar to fiscal
3. fiscal to another fiscal
Limitation:
1. once every 3 years ►with the approval of the
2. approval of the secretary of finance Commissioner, net income shall be
computed on the basis of the new
Section 43 Accounting Periods accounting period.
1. Fiscal year
2. use of calendar year Q: Calendar to calendar, correct?
a. no annual accounting A: not correct statement
b. does not keep books of account
c. individuals Section 47 (A)
Taxpayer: Corporation
►Use of method as in the opinion of the 1. Fiscal to calendar
commissioner clearly reflects the income: ► separate final or adjusted return shall
1. no accounting method has been be made for the period between the so
employed close of the last fiscal year for which the
2. the method does not clearly reflect return was made and (2) the following
the income Dec 31.
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contract shall report such income upon H: Initial payment exceeds 25% installment
the basis of percentage of consumption. basis is not applicable
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d. individuals who are exempt from
income tax 51 E. Return of Parent to Include
Income of Children
Exception: IT
1. the management files an incorrect ► unmarried minor receives income from
return property received from living parent –
2. the employee has two or more included in the parent’s ITR.
employer Exception:
1.Donor’s tax has been paid
51 A (3) 2.Property exempt from donor’s tax
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►file a return within 30 days from date of
transaction 2.Render a correct return verified under
oath setting form:
TAKE NOTE: In all other income subject to a. forms of the resolution or plan;
FIT, the gains are presumed b. such other information prescribed
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A: 1.the shipping agents and or the ►No registration of document
husbanding agent transferring real property
2.in their absence, the captains thereof 1. without a certification from
►those people are required to file a return commissioner or his duly authorize
and pay the tax due before departure representative that
a. transfer has been reported
Q: What is the effect of failure to file the b. tax has been paid
return and pay the tax due?
A: 1.Bureau of Customs may hold the B. Assessment and Payment of Deficiency
vessel and prevent its departure until: Tax
a. proof of payment of tax is ► Return is filed, the commissioner
presented; or examiner and assess the correct amount of
b. a sufficient bond is filed to answer tax
for the tax due. ►tax deficiency discovered shall be paid
upon notice and demand from the
Installment Payments commissioner.
Tax due: more than P2,000
Taxpayer: individuals only (other than 3 INSTANCES CONTEMPLATED
corporation) 1. file the return and pay the tax
Elect to pay the tax in two (2) equal 2. file the return but not pay the tax
installments 3. not file the return and not pay the tax
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For NIT 15% is the maximum where necessary to protect the interest of
1. FIT – the amount of withholding is the government
totally
2. GIT - equal to the amount of tax B. Statement of Income Payments Made
and Taxes Withheld
Tax Free Covenant Bond ►Withholding agent shall furnish payee
►the bonds, mortgages, deeds of trust or a written statement showing:
other similar obligations of 1. income or other payments made by
WHA during such quarter or year and
DC or RFC 2. amount of tax deducted and
►contains a contract or provision where the withheld
obligor (debtor) agrees to pay the tax ► statement given simultaneously upon
imposed herein payment at the request of the payee.
►normally between the creditor and debtor
Creditable withholding taxes
Q: Who pays the tax? 1. corporate payee – not later than the
A: Creditor pays the tax by virtue of an 20th day following the close of the
agreement the debtor assumes the liability quarter
and the creditor is now free from payment 2. individuals payee – not later than
of tax before it can transfer the property to March 1 of the following year
the buyer.
Final Withholding taxes
Section 58 Returns and Payment of ►the statement should be given to the
Taxes Withheld at Source payee on or before January 31 of the
succeeding year.
A. Quarterly Returns and Payment of Taxes
Withheld at Source C. Annual Information Return
1. covered by a return and paid to: ►Withholding agent shall submit to the
a. authorized agent bank commissioner an annual information return
b. revenue district officer containing :
c. collection agent 1. the list of payees and income
d. duly authorized treasurer of city or required
municipality where withholding agent 2. amount of taxes withheld from each
has: payees
1. his legal residence; or 3. other pertinent information required
2. principal place of business; or
3. if corporation , where Final Withholding Tax: AIR
principal office is located
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2. the excess of the amount of tax so
withheld over the tax due on his Income taxpayer is the Estate:
return shall be refunded ►income of the estate pending partition
3. income tax collected at source is or no partition at all:
less than the tax due on his return –
difference shall be paid Three kinds of partition:
4. all taxes withheld 1. judicial
1. considered trust fund 2. extra judicial partition
2. maintained in separate account 3. or no partition at all
3. not commingled with other funds During partition Estate earns income:
of WHA 1. individual – income tax
2. corporation – corporate income
E. Registration with Register of Deeds tax
►No registration of any document 3. estate (Taxpayer = TP)
transferring real property shall be a.Impose Income as if TP is individual
effected by the Register of Deeds unless b.Impose income as if TP is
the commissioner or his duly authorize corporation
representative has certified that the c.Impose income as if estate itself
transfer (1) has been reported and (2) ►depends whether there is a (1) judicial
tax due has been paid (2)extra judicial partition or (3) no partition
►Register of Deeds requires payment of at all
tax before transfer of property
When there is a judicial settlement which is
Section 59 Tax on Profits Collectible final and executory but no partition:
from Owner of other Persons Two possibilities:
1.Creation of unregistered partnership
►Tax imposed under this title upon gains, ►Income of the Estate: corporate income
profits and income not falling under the tax
foregoing and not returned and paid by
virtue of the foregoing 2.Creation of Co-ownership
shall be assessed by personal return ►Income of the Estate: Income tax on
individual
Intent and Purpose of this Title -co-owner liable in their individual company
1. All gains, profits and income of a
taxable class shall be charged and Ponce Case:
assessed with the corresponding tax. H: After finality heirs did not divide the
2. Said tax be paid by the owner of the property, the applicable income tax is
gains, profit or income or the person corporate income tax because they
having the receipt, custody, control contributed money to engage in real estate.
or disposal of the same
SECTION 61 TAXABLE INCOME
Determination of Ownership: (Important)
►determined as of the year for which a “Taxable income of the estate or trust shall
return is required to be filed be computed in the same manner and on
the same basis as ill the use of an
CHAPTER X: ESTATES AND TRUSTS individual.”
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►if you distribute nothing you cannot ►transfer tax impose on the Net Estate
claim this special deductions for the transfer of property to the heirs
►if there is a distribution, the heir shall or beneficiary whether real, personal,
be liable to pay whether individual tangible or intangible
capacity
►if there is no distribution, heirs are not 3 KINDS OF TRANSFER TAX:
liable to pay anything 1.Estate Tax
2. Donor’s Tax
►Special deduction not apply if individual 3. Sec 135 of LGU Transfer of Real
tax is paid by the Estate itself. Property
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Q: What is the reason for classifying the Q: What if citizen of one country and
taxpayers? resident of another country will the
A: exemption apply?
1. NRA and Estate A: No, law requires that he must be a
2. NRA and FC Donors = property citizen and resident of the foreign
outside Phil exempt country.
3. all, other than these 3 – taxable w in
and w/out Campos Rueda Case:
Q: Is Section 104 relevant to all taxpayers? F: NRA died – married to Moroccan man, so
A: No, material only to NRA and FC she was a Moroccan resident.
Section 104 speaks of intangible personal
property located in the Philippines. Donated SS in DC – administrator claims
1.Franchise which must be exercised in exemption, ground: In Morocco,
the Philippines; intangible personal property of Filipinos
2.S.O.B. issued by a Domestic not residing therein is exempt from
corporation; transfer tax.
3.S.O.B. issued by foreign corporation at BIR contends: Morocco is not a country
least 85% of the business of which is but a colony of Spain.
located in the Philippines. – do not H: claim granted – even if it is not a full
confuse with 42 (2nd par) pledged state, or it’s a mere colony,
4.S.O.B. of foreign corporation which what matter is that the foreign law
acquired a business situs in Phil provides for an exception.
5.S.R. in business, partnership or
industry established in the Phils SECTION 84 RATES OF ESTATE TAX
Q: NRA, German donates SOS of FG to Q: What is the formula for Estate tax?
Filipina gf, is it subject to donor’s tax? A: Gross Estate (Sec 85)
A: it depends (you must qualify) - Deductions (Sec 86)
1.Subject to donor’s tax if: --------------
1.S.O.B. FG at least 85% of business Net Estate
located in the Phil x Rate
2.S.O.B. FG which acquired a business -------------
situs in Phil Taxable net income
2.Exempt - Tax credit
1.personal property outside of Phil; or ---------------------
2.intangible personal property net taxable Tax due
if following requisites concern: Gross estate (define) – Sec 104
►gross estate include real and personal
A decedent at the time of his death or the property, whether tangible or intangible,
donor at the time of donation was a citizen or mixed, wherever situated
and resident. NRA: Decedent / Donor – property
1.of a foreign country which at the time of situated outside of Philippines not
his death or donation did not impose a included on the gross estate
transfer tax of any manner, in respect of
intangible personal property of citizens of Section 85 Gross Estate (inclusion)
Philippines not residing in that foreign A.Decedent’s interest
country; or
►includes property (1) owned at the time of
2. the laws of the foreign country allows death and (2) property not owned at the
a similar exemption from transfer or time of death
death taxes of every character or Classic example: Usufruct
description in respect of intangible
personal property owned by citizens of Q: if terminated by the death of
the Philippines not residing in that usufructuary, is it subject to estate tax?
foreign country. A: Not subject to estate tax
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Reason: Exempt Transmission under Q: What are transfers deemed in
Sec 87 (a) contemplation of death?
►merger of the usufruct in the owner of A: 1.Property was transferred during the
the naked title lifetime but the decedent:
a. retains possession or receive
Q: is there a conflict between Sec 88 a and income or fruits of property; or
Sec 87 a? How do you reconcile? b.retains the right to designate
A: No conflict persons who will possess the property
1.Section 87 a contemplates a situation or the right to receive fruits or income
where the usufruct is terminated. c.Revocable Transfers
2.Section 88a contemplates a usufruct 1.revocable transfers are included in the
for a fixed period. Ex contract of lease gross estate
Reason: the decedent retains
Q: How do you determine the value of tremendous power and control over the
usufruct? property
A: Sec. 88 a provides to determine the 2.Irrevocable transfers are not included
value of the right of usufruct, take into in the gross estate: exempt
account the probable life of the Reason: the decedent losses control
beneficiary. over the property
Q: Why definition of gross estate is longer Notice Not Required because the person
than definition of gross gift? has the control over the property
A: transfer occurring after death. estate
tax absolute D. Property passing under general power of
appointment
Transfer during the life time ► same with fidel commissary substitution
►Normally Donor’s tax 3 parties:
However there are exceptions: 1.testator / decedent
1.transfer in contemplation of death 2.1st heir
(85B) 3.2nd heir
2.revocable transfer (85 C)
3.transfer for insufficient consideration TAKE NOTE: To determine whether included
in Estate or not, know who has the choice to
B. Transfer in contemplation of death designate the 2nd heir:
Roces case: ►if decedent instructs the 1st heir that he
F: during lifetime, the following document can transfer the property to whomever he
were instituted or executed wants included in gross estate
simultaneously ►1st heir choice – included in gross estate
1.will and 2. donation
The heirs insisted to pay Donor’s tax, E. Proceed of Life Insurance
Posados the collector tried to collect 1.Beneficiary is the estate
inheritance tax. ►included in gross estate whether
unique thing: Donees were also the heirs designation is revocable or not
in the last will and testament
Donees wanted to pay donor’s tax 2.Beneficiary is 3rd person
because it is always lower than the estate ► revocable included
tax except when the donee is a stranger ►irrevocable not included
H: this is a transfer in contemplation of
death F. Prior Interest
►important only due to the codification of
Dizon Case: the tax code B,C,E, included whether
F: Deed of Donation was executed before or after the effectivity of the code
Dizon died several days thereafter
son claims Donor’s tax G. Transfer for insufficient consideration
H:Transfers in contemplation of death
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Q: Similar provision in Sec 100 (Donor’s
tax) can you apply the two (2) Q: Who are the taxpayers under 86 A?
provisions simultaneously? A: 1.RC
A: No, alternative application, one or the 2.NRC
other but not both. 3.RA
The application will depend on the time
of transfer or motive: Q: Who is the taxpayer under 86 B?
1.If transferred because of impending A: NRA
death
► estate tax Q: Why do we need to know this?
2.If transfer because of generosity A: NRA cannot avail of the following
►Donor’s tax deductions:
1.family income
Q: Parcel of land was sold for less than 2.standard deduction
adequate consideration (adequate) to 3.hospitalization
relative for P600,000 when FMV is 1 4.retirement pay under RA 4917
million pesos. Is this subject to transfer
tax? Is it subject to Donor’s tax? A. Deductions Allowed to the Estate of
A: No, Sec 100 provides the property a Citizen or Resident
should be other than real property
referred to in Section 24 (D) 1.ELIT (expenses, losses, indebtedness
►Not subject to Donor’s tax, the and taxes)
applicable tax is 6% FIT a) 1.Actual Funeral Expenses; or
2.amount equal to 5% of gross estate
Q: Will your answer be the same if SOS ►apply whichever is lower
are sold? Limitation:
A: No, answer not the same, SOS not a)amount equal to 5% of gross estate
property contemplated in Sec 24 D (1) should not exceed P200,000 (basis is
►in this case, the amount by which the the gross value)
FMV of prop exceeds the value of the b) Judicial Expenses
consideration shall be deemed a gift and ►no limitation
included in the computation of the gross
gift: subject to Donor’s Tax
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►Estate is the creditor 5. 1 year -100%
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TAKE NOTE: This is a deduction in the 2.FMV schedule of values fixed by the
nature of exemption, all other retirement Provincial or City Assessors
plan is excluded
SECTION 89 NOTICE OF DEATH TO BE
B. Deductions Allowed to Non resident FILED
Estates
1.ELIT Q: What is the Basis?
2.Property Previously taxed A: the gross estate of the person
3.Transfers for public use
Q:When is the notice required to be filed?
A: 1.all cases of transfer subject to tax
C. Shares in the Conjugal Property 2.although exempt, when gross values
of the estate exceeds P200,000
D. Miscellaneous Provisions
For NRA: No deduction allowed unless Q: When filed?
include in the return the value at the time A: within two (2) months
of his death that part of his gross estate 1. after decedent’s death
not situated in the Philippines. For proper 2.same period after qualifying as executor
deduction must include E. below or administrator
►give a written notice
E. Tax Credit for Estate Tax Paid to
Foreign Country Q: If the Net Estate is at least P16,000 will
you in form the commissioner?
SECTION 87 EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN A: yes, the gross is at least 3-4 million
ACQUISITION AND TRANSMISSIONS
1. Merger of usufruct in the owner of the SECTION 90 ESTATES TAX RETURNS
naked title; Q: When required to file return?
2. transmission or delivery of the A: 1.all cases of transfer subject to tax
inheritance or legacy by the fiduciary 2.even though exempt, gross value
heir or legatee to the fideicommissary; of the estate exceeds P200,000
3. transmission from the first heir, legatee 3.regardless of gross value of the
or legacy donee in favor of another estate, when the same consists of
beneficiary, in accordance with the registered or registrable prop such as:
desire of the predecessor; a.real property
4. All bequest, devises, legacies or b.motor vehicle
transfers to (1) social welfare (2) c. shares of stocks
cultural and (3) charitable institution d. other similar property where
clearance from BIR necessary for
Requirements: transfer of ownership in the name of
1.no part of the net income insures to the the transferee
benefit of any individual;
2.not more than 30% of donation (BDL) ►return must set forth the following:
shall be used by such institutions for 1.value of the gross estate at time of
administration purposes. death
2.deductions allowed
SECTION 88 DETERMINATION OF THE 3.information necessary to establish
VALUE OF THE ESTATE correct taxes
A.Usufruct
1.Determine value of right of usufruct: Q: What if Estate is exempt, is it required
►consider the probable life of the to file a return?
beneficiary based on the latest Basic A: General Rule: No
Standard Mortality Table Exception:
B.Properties a. gross value exceeds P200,000
►fair market value of the Estate at the time b.estate contains registrable property
of death
1.FMV determined by Commissioner Q: if the estate or gross estate exceeds 2
million, what is the requirement?
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A: return must be duly certified by a CPA city hall). Is the order of Mayor Binay
legally tenable?
A: NO. There should always be a tax
B. Time of Filing ordinance after conducting a public hearing.
(§186)
►filed within 6 months from decedent’s
death tax ordinance
►within 30 days for filing the return
►within 30 days after promulgation of such Q: Can BIR collect the tax even in the
order absence of a revenue regulation?
1.certified copy of the schedule of A: YES.
partition and
2.order of court approving the same Q: Can a province, city, municipality or
barangay collect the tax if there is no tax
C. Extension of Time ordinance?
Time: 30 days A: NO.
Grounds: meritorious cases
Who grants: Commissioner Q: Why is it that there should be a tax
ordinance as required by §186?
D. Place of filing: A: The rationale is not mentioned in §186,
►return shall be filed with: but if you read the other provisions of the
1.authorized agent bank LGC, you will come to set of conclusions of
2.revenue district officer the reason why there must be a tax
3. collection officer ordinance.
4. duly authorized treasurer
►city or municipality in which decedent » In most of these provisions, it always
was domiciled at the time of his death say: one-half if the town or municipality
Q: What if non resident? shall collect a tax of not exceeding 1% of
A: NR with no legal residence here, with the the gross receipt.
office of the commissioner. TAKE NOTE: There is no exact amount;
hence, it is the tax ordinance which will fix
Q: Let us say there are 3 compulsory heirs, the exact amount.
namely A, B, and C. A renounces his
inheritance coming from the parents, but A
renounces his inheritance in favor of his 2
siblings, brother and sister B and C. Is this
subject to donor’s tax? public hearing
A: NO. It is exempt.
In Congress, the requirement is not
Q: But if in the given example, A said “I am absolute (by discretion only). Under local
renouncing my inheritance, but I am giving taxation (last phrase of §186), the
it to my sister B”, is this subject to donor’s requirement is ABSOLUTE.
tax?
A: YES. Renunciation is to the REYES vs. SECRETARY (320 SCRA 486)
disadvantage of the brother. F: In the municipality of San Juan (just
beside Mandaluyong) there was a tax
TAXATION UNDER THE LOCAL ordinance passed. Reyes, a resident,
GOVERNMENT CODE: claims that there was no public hearing
1. Local Tax conducted, he maintains that under
2. Real Property Tax §186 last phrase, there should always
be a public hearing.
LOCAL TAXATION (§186, 187, then go to H: The SC said: “yes, that requirement is
§151, 128 down) an absolute one, but since the petitioner
failed to produce evidence to support
Q: Mayor Binay of Makati ordered the his allegation, if there is no proof
collection of elevator tax (for elevator in the presented other than his own
statement, we hereby rule that the
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ordinance was passed in accordance to » Go to §151:
the procedure mandated by law”. While The city could impose the tax already
it is true that a public hearing is an imposed by the province of by the
absolute requirement, he who alleges, municipality.
must prove the same.
Q: What are the numerous taxes imposable
Q: If you don’t agree with the validity or by the province which a city now allowed to
the constitutionality of the tax ordinance, impose?
what will be your remedy? A: Those enumerated in §135 to §141 of
A: Within 30 days from the effectivity of the LGC
the ordinance, the taxpayer should file an
appeal with the office of the Secretary of Reasons why a municipality wanted to be
the DOJ (§187) converted into a city:
1. §151
REYES vs. SECRETARY (320 SCRA 486) 2. §233 (real estate tax)
F: Reyes asserted the validity and » In addition, the law says that the city
constitutionality of the tax ordinance could increase the rate of the tax by not
only after the lapse of thirty (30) days more than 50% of the maximum EXCEPT
(perhaps his lawyer was thinking that an those enumerated in §139:
ordinary statute may be contested a) professional tax
anytime with the RTC, CA or SC). b) amusement tax
H: With regard to a tax ordinance, w have
a specific rule, failure to assail the A. General Principles (§128-130)
validity with the specific period of time,
is fatal to the taxpayer. Since it was ► reiteration of the constitutional tax
filed beyond the 30day period, we do provisions
not disturb the validity of the ordinance.
► notice that the constitutional limitations
Q: Within what period should the Sec. of on taxation do not only apply to the
Justice decide? national government but also to local
A: Within 60 days from the time the appeal government units.
was filed. Failure to decide within this time,
the taxpayer has the remedy to file an B. Definitions (§132)
action with the regular courts.
» If the decision was made within the 60 Local Taxing Authority (§132)
day period, and receives the decision, his for a province, it is the provincial
remedy is to file an appeal within 30days board or the provincial council
form the receipt of the decision to court of (sangguniang panlalawigan)
competent jurisdiction → RTC. for a city, we have the city council
(sangguniang panlusod)
» Beginning April 23, 2004, from the
for the municipality, we have the
ruling of the RTC, pursuant to RA 9282 (the
municipal council (sangguniang
law uplifting the standards of the CTA), the
pangbayan)
ruling of RTC on local tax cases, is
for the barangay or barrio, we have
appealable to the CTA en banc.
the barangay council.
TWO APPEALS DECIDED BY THE CTA EN
C. Common limitations on the taxing
BANC:
power of the LGU’s (§133)
1. decisions of RTC involving local tax
cases
» Under the old law this was §5 of the
2. decision of the Central Board of
Local Tax Code.
Assessment Appeals.
Q: Why common?
» From CTA en banc, the appeal must be
A: Because the limitations or prohibitions
file with the SC within 15days.
apply to all LGUs, the provinces, cities,
municipalities and barangays.
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just imagine if each of the towns will
Two Common Crimes (under §133) impse 1peso for every head of a chicken
1. absolute prohibition or 50cents for every bundle of
2. relative prohibition vegetable.
PALMA DEV’T CORP v. MALANGAS
It shall be unlawful for the LGUs to collect: ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR (113 SCRA 572)
I. Income Tax EXCEPT when levied on F: Municipal council passed a tax
banks and other financing institutions ordinance entitled “police surveillance
(§133(A)) fee” which provide that ALL motor
» the term “other financing institution vehicle passing through a particular
shall include money changer, lending street in the town proper of Malangas
investor, pawnshop (§131(E)) which will lead to the pier or wharf will
» rate of tax: does not mention rate pay a certain sum of money whether it
of tax, so long as it is “fair, just and is camote, copra, palay,or rice. One of
reasonable” the owners of the motor vehicle is Palma
» It cannot be “prohibited taxation, Dev’t Corp. carrying copra, banana and
because the element of “imposed by the coconut to be loaded in a ship docked at
same taxing power” is not present. One pier of Malangas. The lawyer of
is imposed by the national government petitioner assailed the validity of the
and the other is by the LGU. ordinance stating that it is a clear
II. Documentary Stamp Tax (§133(B)) violation of §133(E).
» absolute prohibition H: It is not the title of the ordinance which
III. Estate tax, inheritance, donations inter is controlling but it is the essence of the
vivos, donations mortis causa EXCEPT in substance of the tax ordinance. The tax
§135 (§133(C)) ordinance clearly violated §133(E),
» transfer tax on the transfer of realty therefore, the SC had no option but to
to be imposed by provinces and cities declare the tax ordinance null and void
(§135) for being in violation of the law.
NOTE: this is not a real estate tax, VI. Taxes, fees or charges on agricultural
this is a local tax. and aquatic products when sold by
IV. Custom duties, charges or fees for the marginal farmers or fishermen (§133(F))
registration of vessels or ships, wharfages Q: Don Antonio Florendo, a person
fees and wharage dues EXCEPT if the wharf coming from Pampanga who settled in
had been established, maintained and Davao City, employed thousands of
operated by the locality (§133(D)) workers in the different banana
» wharfage due – is a custom fee plantation. Can the LGU impose tax on
imposed on the weight of the cargoes. the agricultural product which is a
» wharf – a pier banana?
» special levy on public works (§240) A: YES. The LGU can impose because
» allows provinces cities and Don Antonio is not a marginal farmer. It
municipalities to impose a special real is only prohibited if it is sold by a
estate tax known as “special levy or marginal farmer.
public works” » Marginal Farmer – a farmer or a
» let us say the municipality fisherman for subsistence only, whose
established a pier for a minimal value of immediate members are the immediate
P10M; out of P10M, under §240, 60% of members of the family (§131(P))
this may be recovered; the other 40% VII. Tax, fee or charge on pioneer and non-
may be recovered by warfage due. pioneer enterprise duly registered with the
v. Tax, fee or charge for goods or board of investments for a period of 6yrs
commodities coming out or passing through and 4yrs respectively (133(G))
the territorial jurisdiction even if in the » relative prohibition because after the
guise of a toll or a fee (§133(E)) period, the LGU concerned may now
» an absolute prohibition impose the tax.
» commodities marketed in a public VIII. Excise tax on articles and tax, fees
market, let’s say in the city of Pasig, and charges on petroleum products
where the commodities came from (§133(G))
Laguna then to Tanay, Cainta, Taytay;
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» relative prohibition since under ordinance null and void for being
§143(H), it says there that taxes which contrary to law.
are prohibited such as excise tax, » Sir, why is it a problem when the law
percentage tax and value added tax is clear that under §138, it shall only
nonetheless, the LGU may impose a tax apply to public land?
not exceeding 2% of the gross receipt Perhaps the provincial council
(for cities 3%). thought that the subject matter of the
» My former student an assistant in tax ordinance may be a subject matter
the city legal attorney in a city in Metro provided in any book including the IRC,
Manila, received a summon from the or worse, that it may impose a tax on a
RTC (on complaint of a supermarket in subject matter not mentioned in any
Metro Manila) questioning the validity of book.
the tax ordinance under §143(H) since Moral lesson: although a tax
the rate imposed was 3% ordinance may be passed even if the
I said, “ineng, una file kayo ng subject matter is not provided for in any
motion to dismiss. Nak ng puta, absent law, it has to comply with the
ka na naman ata eh, you invoke §151 limitations.
stating that a city can impose a tax PETRON v. PENILLA (198 SCRA 86)
higher than the rate provided for by law * The facts here arose under the old law
not more than 50% of the maximum under §5 (now §133) of the local tax code
(50% of the maximum of 2% is 1, (PD 231)
therefore, 2+1 is 3%)” F: Petron has a factory/plant in Penilla
BULACAN v. CA (299 SCRA 442) where the raw materials petroleum
*first case decide by the SC which products are being converted into
interpreted both the LGC and the NIRC. refined petroleum products. The
F: The then governor, Obet Panganiban municipal council of Penilla imposed a
together with his provincial council tax by way of a tax ordinance saying
passed an ordinance imposing tax on that they are invoking the old §19 (now
quarrying under the provision of §138 of §143(A)) stating that municipalities are
the LGC. The problem is that the authorized to impose tax of the
ordinance applies to ALL entities manufacture of any commodity, hence,
quarrying in the province. One of the since it is manufacture of a petroleum
taxpayers, Republic Cement obliged to product, the LGU must e authorized.
pay the tax, argued that under §138 of However, Petron objected since under
the LGC, the tax on quarrying on which §5 (now §133(H)), the prohibition
the province may be allowed shall only includes the prohibition to impose
be with regard to quarrying private land, excise tax and not only that, under this
and not only that but under §133(H), par., the tax on petroleum products is
there is a prohibition to impose excise an excise tax. Under this par., the law is
tax and tax on quarrying under the IRC clear it does not only prohibit the
is an excise tax. imposition of tax, fee or charge over
H: The tax on quarrying allowed to petroleum products.
provincial governments shall only be H: The controlling provision here the old
with regard to lands which are public §19 (now §143(A)) that LGUs are
lands, and since this is a private tax on authorized to impose the business tax
quarrying refers to a lot without any for the manufacturing over any kind of
distinction. Hence, if the LGC made a commodity by and petroleum product is
qualification as to the kind of land “any kind of commodity”.
(where it says it should be public land), Q: What do you think?
by implication, it should refer to private A: I don’t agree with this ruling because
land under §151 (although the law did between §133(H) and §143(A), it is the
not distinguish); and since it is a tax by former which is more specific.
the national government, it should be IX. Value added tax and percentage
collected by the BIR (not the LGU), and (§133(I) EXCEPT §143(H)
also the SC agreed that it is an excise » Relative prohibition.
tax where LGU’s are prohibited from X. Tax, fee or charge on common carriers
collecting; thus, the SC declared the tax whether by land, water or air (§133(J))
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FIRST HOLDING CO. v.BATANGAS CITY (300 (RA 6938) and Business Kalakalan (RA
SCRA 661) 6810) (§133(N))
* 2nd SC ruling discussing both the IRC and » A cooperative is exempt from local
LGC. tax, provided it is duly registered with
F: This revealed to the public the existence the cooperative code and the
of 2 very big oil pipelines coming form cooperative development authority “or”
Batangas City with a distance of more Business Kalakalan (not kalkalan)
than 100km, one going to Pandacan Oil XV. Tax, fee or charge over the national
Depot and the other one is going to government, political subdivisions and
Brgy. Bicutan, Taguig. The Batangas agencies and instrumentalities of the
City council deemed it necessary to government (§133(O))
impose a tax on the gross receipt of the » Relative prohibition since it admits of
1st holding company for the operation of an exception under §154 of the LGC
the oil pipeline, but the operator argued where it says that a LGU may be
that the oil pipeline is not a common authorized to impose a fee or charge for
carrier. the operation of a public utility provided
H: The SC reasoned out like in the case of it is owned, maintained and operated by
Pajunar v. Comm (328SCRA666), saying such LGU.
that “we have copied the code of carrier NAIA v. PARANAQUE (JULY 2006)
law form the US where the definition of H: SC ruled in favor of the airport.
a common carrier is one habitually Paranaque being a LGU can’t impose tax
carrying not only individuals or on a government instrumentality.
passengers but also goods or Airport owned by the government is not
commodities, and since the oil pipelines an agency, it being an instrumentality.
is habitually carrying petroleum Q: May the government tax itself it the
products which is a commodity, we rule taxing power is the local government?
this as a common carrier which is under A: NO. The local government cannot
§133(J), LGU is prohibited from imposing impose tax on the national government,
tax on common carriers, and not only and with more reason that it cannot
that but under §170 of the LGC, the law impose a tax with equal LGU.
is very explicit, that ALL LGUs are
prohibited to impose percentage tax on D. Taxes that can either be imposed
common carriers”. With that, the tax by Provinces or Cities
ordinance passed was declared null and
void for being contrary to law. I. tax on transfer of realty (§135)
XI. Premiums on re-insurance (§133(K))
» absolute prohibition. ► Note that this is not a real estate tax,
XII. Tax, fee or charge on registration of this is a local tax for the simple reason that
motor vehicles and for the issuance of it is not provide for under the topic of real
license and permit for driving thereof estate tax (§198-280)
EXCEPT tricycles. (§133(L))
BATUAN CITY v. LTO (322 SCRA 805) ► Law says “it should not exceed ½ of 1%
I: Which function was delegated to the of the consideration” (NOTE: do not use
LGU? The LTO registering motor vehicles zonal value since this is used only under the
“or” the LTFRB granting franchise and IRC, not the LGC.
regulation of common carriers?
H: Under §133(L), the function of the LTO is Q: Since all the provinces and cities must
prohibited, an therefore what may be follow the limitation of the rate (not
delegated to the LGU is the function of exceeding ½ of 1%), is it violative of the
LTFRB. equal protection clause?
XIII. Tax, fee or charge on exportation of A: NO, because the sangguninan had to
products and is actually exported EXCEPT determine the actual rate considering the
under §143(C) where the LGU is authorized status of the province.
to impose business tax on exportation
(§133(M)) Q: Why is that Makati fix the rate of 75% or
XIV. Tax, fee or charge on cooperatives 3/4 of 1%?
duly registered under the cooperative cod
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A: Because cities are authorized to H: The SC declared null and void the tax
increase the rate of 50% of the maximum, ordinance saying Manila cannot do that.
that is 50% of ½ is 25% (50+25 is 75%).
CEBU v. MACTAN (261 SCRA 667)
NOTE: Do not apply transfer of realty F: Cebu government was trying to collect
pursuant to RA 6657 (CARP) → this is the real estate tax from the Mactan airport
Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program → (note: real property tax is a territorial
this is exempt. tax, meaning it should only be collected
within its territorial jurisdiction). Lawyers
II. tax on printing an publication (§136) of Mactan airport argued that under
§13(O), Cebu, a LGU, cannot impose tax
► Normally, a province cannot impose this on an agency of the government, and
because the tax on business can only be they also invoked the ruling in BASCO.
imposed by a city or municipality EXCEPT H: The lawyer of Mactan airport is devoid of
this one, on printing and publication of any merit at all, it is 100% erroneous
magazines and periodicals. since the real estate tax is not a local
tax, hence, why invoke a SC ruling and
III. franchise tax (§137) codal provision which can only be
applied to local tax. Therefore, Mactan
► The old national franchise tax under the airport should pay Real Property Tax.
old tax code was already abolished.
► Before the codification in 1991 (to take
► We still have franchise tax other than effect January 1, 1992), local taxation was
this one, known as national franchise tax → embodied in a separate book known as
provided for in the republic act granting Local Tax Code (PD 231) while real property
franchise. tax was provided for in a separate book
known as Real Property Tax Code (PD 464)
Two kinds of Franchise Tax:
1. local franchise tax (under LGC §137) LRT v. CITY OF MANILA (342 SCRA 692)
2. national franchise tax (provided for F: The Manila city government tried to
in the statute or republic act collect real property tax but the
authorizing the franchise) management of the LRT said “no you
cannot do that to us since it is
Q: May LGUs impose local franchise tax? exclusively for public use”.
A: We have to consider here many H: NO, you are not exclusively for public
supreme court decisions and also §193 of use since every time a person wants to
the LGC. use the LRT he has to pay.
Under §193, it says there “unless
especially provided for in this code, Q: Why not use the defense that it is
exemptions granted to natural juridical owned by the government?
persons are hereby withdrawn (abolished) A: Because in real estate tax, the defense
EXCEPT: that it is owned by the government is not a
1. local water districts defense.
2. cooperatives registered under the The LGC in §199(B) and in §217, both
cooperative code (RA 6938) provisions says that the basis for the
3. non-profit and non-stock educational imposition of real estate tax is the ACTUAL
institution. USE of anybody who is using that (maybe in
the concept of usufructuary or in the
BASCO v. PAGCOR (197 SCRA 52) concept of a lessee, or in the concept of an
F: The city council passed a tax ordinance owner); the basis is not ownership.
imposing tax on PAGCOR, an agency of
the government. PAGCOR objected ► in §134, the taxes here must not only be
saying that the local city is prohibited imposed by provinces, it may also be
under the old local authority act to imposed by cities in line with §151 → those
impose tax on an agency of the enumerated in §135 to 141.
government.
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CAGAYAN DE ORO ELECTRIC CO. v. tax → under §151 of the LGC, the increase is
MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL (181 SCRA 38) not allowed.
* This was the prevailing rule for more than
10years from 1988 ► both §139 and §147 are taxes imposed
H: In the franchise or the republic act, on persons exercising professional calling.
there are only two (2) kinds of franchise,
one is a franchise which provide for a Section 139 Section 147
condition that this tax (referring to the are to be imposed are to be imposed
franchise tax) shall be in lieu of all other by provinces and by municipalities
taxes, and the other franchise is the one cities and cities
which do not provide for such provision; are applicable to are applicable to
the province or the city can impose local workers who must persons who are
franchise tax if the franchise belong to pass a working but are
the second example. government not required to
examination (e.g. take government
REYES v. SAN PABLO CITY (305 SCRA 353) engineers, examinations
* Here the SC uniformly ruled physicians, etc)
H: A provision on exemption under §193 there is a It does not
don’t only refer to exemptions provided maximum (P300) provide for any
for by different statutes, but it includes NOTE: it is not amount, the only
those which claim exemptions by virtue always 300, since requirement is
of the case of Cagayan de Oro (because the exact amt that it must be
SC decisions are also laws). must be fixed by reasonable
the ordinance.
PLDT v. DAVAO (363 SCRA 750)
F: The franchise holders of Smart and VI. amusement tax (§140)
Globe are claiming exemptions from the
local franchise tax because they are ► under the IRC, there is also amusement
saying that they are holding a franchise tax under §125.
which says that it is a franchise enacted
by the house of Congress in 1995 which PBA v. QUEZON CITY (137 SCRA 358)
carries with it an exemption form local F: The city government enacted a tax
franchise tax. ordinance trying to collect amusement
H: By the very explicit provision of §193, tax including amusement tax on the PBA
the removal of exemptions granted by (in Araneta, Cubao); but PBA and “no,
different statutes and also by SC we are already paying amusement tax
decisions applies only to statutes and to the national government through the
decided by the SC on or before Jan. 1, BIR because of §125 of the IRC”
1992, because §193 says “upon H: QC government can no longer collect on
effectivity of this law”. For exemptions the ground that it is already being
covered by §193 therefore, Smart and collected by the national government
Globe are authorized to claim and secondly, in the enumerations of
exemptions because the statue (RA amusement under §140, you will never
7082) was enacted on 1995. see professional basketball. Most of all,
it is the intention of the author that it is
IV. tax on sand, gravel and other quarry only the national government.
resources (§138) *nak ng putang katangahan yan.. the local
tax code PD 231 was enacted in 1974 when
► We are through with that in the case of we don’t have any professional basketball..
Bulacan since professional basketball was born May
1975.
V. professional tax (§139) * ano ba dapt tama diyan? → both the
► this must be correlated with the tax national government and the QC
under §147. government can collect. There is no
violation of the prohibited double taxation,
► NOTE that this is an exemption to the because the taxing powers are different,
rule that a city may increase the rate of the and not only that §140 speaks of
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amusement tax on admission fee but under manufacturing, it carries with it the
§125, it is abut gross receipts. business of wholesaling”.
H: NO, you have to determine the
VII. delivery van (§141) marketing system of the company. If
wholesaling is also being done in the
Q: What if not a delivery van, but “sako” place of manufacture, the business tax
lang? on wholesaling should no longer be paid
it should only be the business tax on
manufacturing. But if the marketing
system of the company provides that
A: The applicable tax is under §143(G) wholesaling shall be done in a separate
(peddler’s tax, one imposed by place (maybe several kilometers away),
municipalities and cities. the manufacturer must still pay the
If may dalang sasakyan, yari siya ng business tax on wholesale because now
province sa tax. it could be argued that they have the
separate business of wholesaling.
NOTE: §135-141, these are taxes that can
be imposed by PROVINCES and CITIES. Q: On the business of retailing, should the
§143-150 are taxes to be imposed by business tax of retailing be imposed by the
MUNICIPALITIES, which can also be imposed city or by the municipality “OR” by the
by CITIES. barangay in the city or the barrio in the
municipality?
E. Taxes that can either be imposed A: §143(D) must be correlated with §152,
by Municipalities or Cities the tax to be imposed by the barangay.
It depends:
I. Business Tax (§143(A-H)) a. city
a. manufacturing, repacking, » if the gross receipt of the retailer
processing, including the exceeds P50T in a minimum of
manufacturer of permitted liquor one year, it is the right and
and also its dealer privilege of a city to impose the
b. wholesaling business tax on retailing.
c. exportation b. barangay
d. retailing » if the gross receipt of the retailer
e. contractor’s tax did not exceed P50T, it is the
f. tax on banking institution and barangay council where the
financing institution business of retailing is located.
g. peddler’s tax c. municipality
h. the exemption under §133(i) » if the gross receipt of the retailer
did not exceed P30T within a
Q: If you have two branches, how many period of one year.
business taxes do you have to pay? d. barrio
A: You pay only one business tax (§146) » if the gross receipt of the retailer
did not exceed P30T within a
ILO-ILO BOTTLERS v. ILO-ILO CITY (164 period of one year.
SCRA 607) NOTE: These distinctions do not apply in
F: Ilo-ilo Bottlers was already paying a wholesaling. These are only for retailing.
business tax on manufacturing under
§143(A) to the city government by virtue ► Paragraph H: for the imposition of
of a tax ordinance. Later on, they are excise tax, percentage tax and value added
obliged to pay by virtue of another tax tax, the municipality may impose a tax not
ordinance imposing business tax on exceeding 2% of the gross receipt (with
wholesaling. Naturally, Ilo-ilo Bottlers regard to a city, it may go as far as 3%)
argued, “how could it be, if you
manufacture, it necessary follows that II. Municipalities in Metro Manila who can
you sell the commodity so, with the increase their rate (§144)
payment of the business tax on
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► Right now there are only two
municipalities: Q: What if there is an agreement that
1. San Juan commodities would be delivered and that
2. Pateros the buyer would be waiting in some other
town, is the answer still the same?
III. Professional Tax (§147) A: YES, the answer is still the same
because delivery to the carrier is delivery to
► we are through with that the buyer where delivery has been termed
within the territorial jurisdiction of Cebu.
IV. Fees for sealing and licensing of weights
and measures (§148) SHELL v. CEBUCOT, CAMARINES SUR (105
PHIL 1063)
V. Fishery rentals, fees and charges (§149) F: The petroleum products were purchased
at the motor vehicle traversing the
F. Situs of Tax (§150) neighboring towns of Cebucot like
Bason, Dimalaon, all towns in Camarines
► The tax referred to in here is the Norte. The contract of sale was
business tax on wholesaling and retailing. negotiated and perfected in different
municipalities where the motor vehicle
Q: RFM is manufacturing commodities, one of Shell was traveling.
of them is Swift hotdogs, this is being sold H: Although the oil depot was located in
not only in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, but Cebucot, the said municipality cannot
also to the inter country from Batanes to impose tax on that because the contract
Tawi-tawi. Where should the business tax of of sale was negotiated and perfected in
wholesaling or the business tax of retailing the different nearby towns of
be paid? Should it be in the principal office Camarines.
(Mandaluyong) “or” the place where the
commodities are sold? Q: Is there a conflict with the case of Shell
A: It will be paid in the place where it had and Phil Matches?
been sold PROVIDED there is a branch office A: NONE. As a matter of fact, these two
or a sales outlet (§150(A)). decisions complement each other.
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» for instance the barangay has a in order to have money for the maintenance
plaza. and repair of the highway.
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have any grace period at all, they have to II. Abnormal/Extraordinary assessment
pay the tax immediately. and collection
► There was:
Q: If you have a community tax certificate 1. an omission or failure to file
for this year (2006), can it be used only the return;
until December 31, 2006? 2. if there was a return filed, it
A: NO. It shall be valid up to April 15, 2007. was fraudulent, or;
(§163(C)) 3. the return was false
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is the deadline of April 15, 2005. The years. If now a days, it is 5 years
starting point of the counting the 3 yr. in abnormal, the prescriptive
period is on the date the return is filed period for normal should also be
which is April 1, 2006. 5 years.
» Suppose it is not a late filing of return, 2. to say that there is a prescriptive
the counting of the period is on the date of period for collection under
the deadline which is April 15. Abnormal and there is none
under Normal is too abnormal. It
should be the other way around.
2. Abnormal/Extraordinary Assessment
► the government has 2 options: 2. Abnormal/Extraordinary Collection
a. Assess and Collect a. assess and collect – 5 years from
» the prescriptive period for the final assessment
“assessment” shall be 10 years from b. collect without assessment
the discovery of none filing or false through judicial action – 10 years
or fraudulent return (Sec. 222, par. from date of discovery of none
o, NIRC) filing, or false, or fraudulent
» the prescriptive period for return.
“collection” shall be 5 years from the
date of final assessment (Sec. 222, Q: How to apply these periods?
par c, NIRC) A: Annual net income tax return filed by
individual using a calendar year. The return
b. Collect Without Assessment should be filed on or before April 15, 2000.
through Judicial Action It was filed on April 15, 2000.
» since there is “no assessment”
there is no prescriptive period for Q Without stating the date of final
assessment assessment, can it be collected in 2007?
» prescriptive period for A: Under normal condition, first determine
“collection” shall be 10 years from the date of final assessment. If the BIR
the date of discovery of none filing finally assessed the tax in November 2001,
of return or false or fraudulent then 2007 is way beyond the 5year period
return. to collect. Count the prescriptive period for
collection from the date of final assessment.
► These options are available only if
the Assessment is under the Q: (same facts) Supposed it was finally
Abnormal/Extraordinary Conditions. assed on March 2003, can it be collected in
These are not available under 2007?
Normal/Ordinary Assessment A: Yes, because it is within the prescriptive
period of 5years.
Prescriptive Period for Collection
1. Normal/Ordinary Collection – Sec. BASILAN v. COMMISSIONER (21 SCRA 17)
203 did not provide for the prescriptive F: Supposed the notice of assessment was
period for the collection given within the period but it was
- Intention of the author: 5 years received by the taxpayer outside the
from the date of final assessment period.
Reasons: (Sababan agrees with the 5 year I: Whether or not the assessment is within
prescriptive period) the period of 3 years.
Prescriptive period of collection H: Yes. It is within the period. If the notice
under 1st option on Abnormal is sent through registered mail, the
Assessment is 5 years from final running of the prescriptive period is
assessment (Sec. 222, par c, NIRC) “stopped”. What matters is the sending
1. under the old code of 1939, of the notice is made within the period
1977, and 1985, if the of prescription.
prescriptive period for collection
under abnormal is 3 years, then ► It is the sending of the notice and not
the prescriptive period for the receipt that tolls the prescriptive period.
collection under normal is also 3
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Q: What if the return has been amended, Q: Is FAN the one appealable to the Court
how would you compute the period of of Tax Appeals (CTA)?
assessment? A: NO. This is because §228, NIRC and RR
A: NIRC is silent. 12-99 requires the exhaustion of
administrative remedy of protest. After the
PHOENIX v. COMMISIONER (14 SCRA 52) receipt of FAN or formal demand within
If the amendment of the return is 30days must file a protest before the office
substantial as distinguished from of the commissioner of internal revenue.
superficial, the counting of the prescriptive
period is also amended. The prescriptive FORMS OF PROTEST
period shall be reckoned on the date the 1. Local Tax (Sec. 125, Local
substantial amendment was made. If the Government Code (LGC))
amendment is superficial, the counting of 2. Real Property Tax (Sec. 252, LGC)
the prescriptive period is still the original 3. Tariff and Customs Code (Sec. 2313,
period. RA 7651)
Procedure for Assessment (Sec. 228, ► In all protest under the different codes,
NIRC; RR 12-99) payment under protest is only necessary
under the “Real Estate Tax”.
Steps of assessment
1. Sec. 228, NIRC (2 steps) RR 12-99
2. RR 12-99 (3 steps) ► If the taxpayer receives 2 final
assessments, one under the Net Income
2 Steps under Sec. 228, NIRC Tax (NIT) and the other in VAT. If the
1. Pre-assessment notice taxpayer don’t want to file protest under
2. Final assessment notice VAT but want to file a protest under NIT.
The taxpayer in order to be allowed to file a
3 Steps under RR 12-99 protest under the NIT must first pay the VAT
1. Notice of Informal Conference where he does not intend to file a protest.
2. Preliminary Assessment Notice
3. Formal Letter of Demand and Notice ► This is not “payment under protest”
to Pay the Tax because, payment under protest is the one
mentioned in Real Property Tax under Sec.
PROCEDURE (Sec. 228, NIRC; RR 12-99) 252, LGC.
1. Upon receipt of the notice of
informal conference, file a reply Under NIRC, Protest is referred to as:
within 15 days from receipt of 1. disputing of final assessment or
notice; 2. file a motion for reconsideration or
2. Failure to file a reply, 2 things may reinvestigation
happen:
a. BIR will send again the Notice of Q: What should be done after filing a
Informal Conference or protest?
b. BIR will send a Preliminary Notice A: Count 60days is the period to file the
of Assessment necessary documents and receipts in
3. Upon receipt of Preliminary support of the protest.
Assessment Notice (PAN), file a reply
within 15 days from receipt Q: What is the effect of failure to file the
4. Failure to file a reply will result in supporting documents?
either: A: Failure to file the necessary and
a. BIR will repeat PAN supporting documents within the 60day
b. Declare the taxpayer in default, period, to be counted on the day the protest
and send you a Final Assessment is filed, the final assessment shall become
Notice (FAN) final and executory.
5. Upon receipt of FAN, taxpayer may
file a protest within 30 days. ► On the 51st day you filed the necessary
document, you have to count another
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period, which is 180 days from the day you F: The taxpayer receives a notice of
filed the necessary documents. collection while waiting for the decision
of his protest. He then filed an “appeal”
Relevance of the 180 Days: 180 days is with the CTA contending his protest has
the time given to the BIR to decide the case been denied because he did not receive
a decision but receive a notice of
Q: Supposed it did not decide the case collection. Simultaneously, the BIR filed
within 180days? before the CFI an “ordinary civil action”
A: Do not invoke the Lascano case because for the collection of sum of money.
it was rejected by RA 9282 When the judge of the CFI, was about to
In the Lascano case, before you file an conduct the hearing of the case, the
appeal although the 180 days have lapsed, taxpayer filed an injunction with the SC
you have to wait for the BIR to take positive to prohibit the judge of the CFI
action. contending that a single cause of action
The case was ruled only by the CTA, is pending in two courts, one in the CTA
hence it is not a law. The jurisdiction of the and another in CFI.
CTA has been amended by RA 9282. H: Injunction was granted prohibiting the
RA 9282 provides that in case of Judge of the CFI and requiring the Judge
inaction of the commissioner after the lapse to transfer the records to the CTA saying
of 180days, remedy is to file an appeal. that the remedy made by the taxpayer
RR 12-99 says that after lapse of was the correct remedy.
180days but within 30days after 180days,
that is the time to file an appeal. Q: Was the appeal made on time?
A: Yes, when the BIR filed an ordinary
Q: Supposed the BIR rule within 180? action, the protest is deemed denied. Hence
A: Within 30days from receipt of the an appeal is a proper remedy.
decision file an appeal to the CTA sitting in
division. UNION SHIPPING LINES v. COMMISSIONER
F: The taxpayer was waiting for the
Q: Supposed the CTA decided not in your decision of his protest. But instead, he
favor? received a notice of collection.
A: File a motion for reconsideration within Immediately, he filed a Motion for
15days to the same division deciding the Reconsideration and Clarification asking
case. whether his protest has been denied.
The BIR did not reply or answer but
Q: Supposed the CTA, in division decided instead filed an Ordinary Civil Action
not in you favor? before the CFI. When the taxpayer
A: File an appeal to the CTA sitting en received summons, he did not answer
banc. but instead filed an Appeal before the
CTA.
Q: Supposed the CTA en banc decided not I: Whether or not the remedy of Appeal was
in your favor? the correct remedy and Whether or not
A: File an appeal within 15days from it was filed on time.
receipt of decision to Supreme Court. H: Yes. The remedy of appeal is the
correct remedy and the appeal was filed
Q: During the pendency of the protest in on time. The reckoning period within
the office of the Commissioner, supposed which to file an appeal is the time the
you receive a notice of collection, levy and/ taxpayer received the summons.
or distraint, what is your remedy?
A: While an Appeal is pending before the CTA,
1. YABES v. COMMISSIONER (150 SCRA the CTA will determine:
278) 1. If the decision was made within 180
2. UNION SHIPPING LINES v. days, whether the appeal was made
COMMISSIONER (185 SCRA 547) within 30 days from the receipt of
the said decision, or
YABES v. COMMISSIONER (150 SCRA 278) 2. if there was no decision after the
lapse of 180 days, whether the
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appeal was made within 30 days PROTEST UNDER REAL PROPERTY TAX
upon the expiration or the lapse of (Secs. 226, 230, and 252)
the 180-day period. • Remedy shall be the same
Q: Pending appeal with the CTA, can the Sec. 252, LGC
BIR amend the final assessment? • If the taxpayer receives a Notice of
A: 2 SCHOOLS OF THOUGHT: Assessment from municipal, city, or
1. GUERRERO v. COMMISSIONER provincial treasurer, the remedy is to
(19 SCRA 25) file a protest but there must be first
2. BATANGAS v. COLLECTOR (102 Payment Under Protest.
PHIL 822) - This is the only instance where
payment under protest is
GUERRERO v. COMMISSIONER (19 SCRA 25) necessary
H: No. Because it is no longer the disputed
assessment. Q: How is payment under protest made?
A: At the back of the receipt there will be
BATANGAS v. COLLECTOR (102 PHIL 822) an annotation that there was a payment
H: Yes. In order to avoid multiplicity of under protest within 60days from receipt of
suits the notice of assessment within the same
treasurer who issued the assessment.
► ACCORDING TO JUSTICE VITUG:
BATANGAS v. COLLECTOR (102 PHIL 822) is Q: If the treasurer rules against the
the better ruling taxpayer, remedy?
A: The remedy is to file an appeal to the
PROTEST UNDER LOCAL TAX (Sec. 195, Local Board of Assessment within 30days
LGC) from the receipt of the decision.
► Under NIRC, protest is filed in the Office
of the Commissioner Q: From the decision of the Local Board of
► Under LGC, protest is filed with the Assessment?
same City or Provincial or Municipal A: Appeal should be made to the Central
Treasurer who issued the assessment Board of Assessment Appeal.
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If the commissioner affirms or did not
Importer of Chemical, under the TCC, decide within 30days, there shall be an
the custom duties is only P27 but the automatic appeal before the sec. of finance.
collector says it should be P52. The
importer will then file a protest with the Q: Between the two which will be appealed
Office of the Collector. to the CTA?
In the old days, there is an automatic A: The decision of the secretary which
appeal from the decision of the collector passes through the office of the
under protest. But under RA 7651, the commissioner (RA 9282)
remedy of automatic appeal is applicable to But not all the decision of the secretary
both protest and forfeiture. which passes the office of the commissioner
affirms or did not decide within 30days and
I. In both cases of protest and forfeiture, if appealed before the secretary of finance
the importer lose the case and the will appeal to the CTA be allowed.
government wins, the remedy is to file an
appeal within 15 days before the Office of There are 3 instances when the Secretary of
the Commissioner. Finance renders a decision appealable to
• From the ruling of the Commissioner, the CTA:
the importer should file an appeal 1. decision of the Secretary by virtue of
within 30 days before the CTA, automatic review passing through
sitting in division. the Commissioner
• From the ruling of the CTA in 2. cases of anti-dumping duty, where
division, the importer should file an the anti-dumping duty was ordered
MR within 15 days before the same by the Secretary
division hearing the case. 3. decision of the Secretary of Finance
• From the ruling of the CTA in on countervening duty.
division, deciding on the MR, the
importer should file an appeal within COMPROMISE (Sec. 204, NIRC)
15 days before the CTA sitting en
banc. 3 Questions asked in 2004 BAR:
• From the CTA en banc, appeal to SC 1. May the Government compromise
within 15 days. criminal cases and civil cases?
2. Supposed the corporation is already
II. If the importer-taxpayer wins the case, dissolved, can the stockholder be
the government lose the case, Sec. 2313 of obliged to pay?
TCC as amended by RA 7651, there shall be 3. Suppose the civil case filed by the
an automatic review within 15 days. BIR is final and executor, can it be
subject to compromise?
Q: Where should the automatic review be
made? CAN THERE BE COMPROMISE IN:
A: It depends. Publish the value of the 1. CIVIL CASES?
commodity. - YES, IN ANY STAGE OF THE
1. IF P5 MILLION OR MORE – PROCEEDING
AUTOMATIC REVIEW SHALL BE - EXCEPT WHEN THE CIVIL CASE IS
BEFORE THE SECRETARY OF THE ALREADY FINAL AND EXECUTORY
DEPT. OF FINANCE. BECAUSE IT WILL BE VIOLATIVE
2. IF LESS THAN P5 MILLION – OF THE SEPARATION OF POWERS
AUTOMATIC REVIEW SHALL BE 2. CRIMINAL CASES?
BEFORE THE OFFICE OF THE - YES, EXCEPT:
COMMISSIONER a. IF ALREADY FILED IN COURT
(RTC) OR;
Q: Suppose the commissioner decide or did b. IF IT INVOLVES FRAUD
not decide within 30days, what happens? 3. IF THE CORPORATION IS ALREADY
A: If the commissioner reverses the ruling DISSOLVED, CAN THE STOCKHOLDER BE
of the collector, the ruling is final and HELD LIABLE TO PAY TAX?
executory. - GENERAL RULE: NO
- EXCEPT:
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a. IF IT IS PROVEN THAT THE the case, because the right of the
ASSETS OF THE COPORATION government to collect is limited in case of
IS TAKEN BY ONE abnormal assessment/collection under
STOCKHOLDER OR; §222. Under the second option, the right of
b. IF THE STOCKHOLDER DID the government is limited to judicial action
NOT PAY HIS UNPAID either civil or criminal. Administrative
SUBSCRIPTION remedies such as distraint, levy, or tax lien
is not available under such condition.
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Limited to 3 Intangible Properties: 2. There is no bidder or there is a
1. Shares of stocks bidder but the bid is not enough
2. Bank accounts
3. Credits and debits Q: What is the relevance of knowing the
difference?
Share of stocks A: 1. If there is a bidder and the bid is
► Warrant of distraint furnished to the enough
taxpayer or the officer of the » In case of insufficiency, there shall
corporation with the warning that the be further distraint to cover the liability.
property is subject of distraint and it (§217)
should not dispose of it. » In case of excess, the excess shall
be returned to the taxpayer.
Bank Accounts 2. If there is no bidder or the bid is not
► Warrant of distraint furnished to the enough.
taxpayer or the officer of the bank with » It will be purchase by the
the warning that the taxpayer should government and the later sold in a
not be allowed to withdraw. public auction again (§212)
» In case of insufficiency, no further
Debits and Credits distraint, §217 applies only if there was
► Warrant of distraint furnished to the a bidder.
debtor and creditor » In case of excess, the excess shall
not be returned to the taxpayer but
shall be remitted to the national
3. Actual Distraint treasury.
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A: Limited to internal revenue taxes.
3 Definitions of Forfeiture under the Internal EXCEPT: CTA (Regular Court) → RA 1125
Revenue Code and 9282: CTA is authorized to issue
1. Violation of Excise Tax Law (Sec. injunction to restrain the collection of taxes
224) or fees collected under other code.
2. If there is no bidder or the bid is not
enough (Sec. 215) Q: Is the rule of distraint or levy the same
3. The order of the Collector to under local taxation?
confiscate imported commodities A: Yes, local tax.
(Sec. 2313, TCC) » §175 for DISTRAINT
» §176 for LEVY
Relevance of the Choice of Words:
► Under sec. 212, the law says Q: How about real property tax?
“purchase” A: No, distraint is not authorized (§256,
► Under sec. 215, the law says LGC), because the remedy is only Judicial
“forfeiture” Action and Levy.
» under 215: the real property
shall be automatically registered in Tax Lien
the name of the Government
(forfeiture) ► Non payment of tax, the government
» under 212: the real property is has the right to claim a lien over the
not automatically registered in the property of the taxpayer
name of the Government (purchase) 1. NIRC – Sec. 219, NIRC
2. Local Tax – Sec. 173, NIRC
Q: If sold at a private sale, what is the 3. Real Property Tax – Sec. 257,
requirement? NIRC
A: There must be an approval of the
Secretary of Finance (§216) Q: Supposed a parcel of land is about to be
levied by the government, but the same is
Q: After sale, if there was deficiency? being foreclosed by the mortgagee, which
A: There shall be no further levy, because of the 2 obligee, the government or the
§215 says that it shall be to the total mortgagee shall be preferred?
satisfaction of the taxpayer. A: §219, last portion: The government is
the preferred one if the lien is annotated
Q: After sale, if there was an excess? and recorded in the registry of deed. In the
A: It shall not be returned to the taxpayer absence of annotation in the registry of
but shall be remitted to the national deeds, the mortgagee is preferred.
treasury.
Q: Do we have the same rule under Local
Sec. 217: this is only true if there was no Tax and Real Property Tax?
bidder or the bid was not enough because A: NO. Both §173 and §257, the
of the provisions of the Secs. 212, 215, and government is always the preferred one.
216 The lien can only be removed by payment
of tax, interest and penalty.
Sec. 218: no court shall issue an
injunction to restrain the collection of tax Sec. 220: approving of filing an ordinary
under this code civil action for violation of the internal
revenue code
Determine what kind of injunction is
referred to here: ► The approval must be made by the
1. Prohibitory – referred in Sec. 218 Commissioner of Internal Revenue
because it restrains the collection of
tax. HIZON v. REPUBLIC (320 SCRA 574)
2. Mandatory F: An ordinary civil action for violation of
the tax code was filed in the city of San
Q: Is the provision limited to “tax under Fernando. But the filing was only
this code”? approved by the Revenue Regional
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Director of Central Luzon. The plaintiff a written notice of change of address to the
opposed the filing in the court on the BIR.
ground that it should be approved by In the absence of the written notice, the
the Commissioner and the Revenue RD. period will be suspended.
H: Sec. 220 should be read with Sec. 7 of
the NIRC Q: Change of address is from Philippines to
» General Rule: powers and abroad?
functions of the Commissioner may A: The period will be suspended.
be delegated but not to a position
lower than a Division Chief
» Under Sec. 7, there are powers
which can not be delegated Other Grounds for Suspension:
a) Power to recommend to the 1. During collection if there is no
Secretary of Finance to issue property found, the period is
rules and regulation suspended
b) Power to decide a case of fist 2. If the BIR is prohibited from making
impression assessment such when the subject
c) Power to enter into a property is under litigation
compromise agreement 3. In distraint of levy, the BIR officer
d) Power to assign BIR officer in can’t locate the property
the place of production
subject to income tax CLAIM FOR REFUND (SEC 229)
» Since the case does not fall
under the prohibited delegation, the Written claim for refund:
filing of the case is legal and 1. Sec. 229, NIRC
tenable. 2. Sec. 112, VAT
3. Sec. 136, Local Tax
► Decision of the Commissioner of Internal 4. Sec. 253, Real Property Tax
Revenue (CIR) is appealable to CTA. 5. None except sec. 1603, Tariff and
Custom
Q: When is a decision of the cir appealable
to the Secretary of Finance? Written claim for refund under the
A: §4, on matters of interpretation of tax input tax (Sec. 112)
laws. ► Period is also 2 years from the close of
the taxable quarter when the transaction
SEC. 223: SUSPENSION OF THE was made
RUNNING OF PRESCRIPTIVE PERIOD
Q: Can we apply §229 to VAT?
Q: A Filipino taxpayer went to Canada, A: Yes, because there is no conflict. §112 is
after 15years he went back, he is being refund under input tax system.
assessed by the BIR under normal §229 is refund for:
assessment. Has the right of the 1. errors in payment or;
government to asses the tax already 2. collected without authority; or
prescribed? 3. assessment without authority.
A: NO. When he went to Canada, the
running of the prescribed period is ► The period to claim refund is 2years.
suspended.
Doctrine of Equitable Recoupment
Q: What if the change of address is within ► If a taxpayer is entitled to a written
the Philippines, say only from manila to claim for refund but the prescriptive period
Pasay City, is the running of the prescriptive to claim has lapsed, the taxpayer is allowed
period suspended? to credit his written claim for refund which
A: In order that the running of the he failed to recover to his existing tax
prescriptive period will not be suspended, liability.
especially if the change is district office,
§223 provides that the taxpayer must send Computed from;
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a. Individual – counted on the day the A: Appeal within 30days from the decision,
tax has been paid provided it is still within the 2 year period.
1. paying by way of withholding tax
system, the reckoning point is Q: Suppose there is only 21days remaining
the end of the taxable year. after receiving the decision, when to file an
2. paying by way of installment, appeal?
reckoning point is the date the A: Within 21days before the end of the 2
last installment is paid. year period.
3. if sold to public auction through
distraint or levy, the date the ► A written claim for refund should be filed
proceeds is applied to the within 2 years
satisfaction of the tax liability.
► Sec 204 (c) last phrase: in case of over
b. Corporation payment a written claim is not necessary
1. Existing because a return constitutes a written claim
- 1992, *** v. Commissioner (205 for refund.
SCRA 184)
- 1995, Commissioner v. Philam Q: May the commissioner of internal
life (244 SCRA 446) revenue open the bank account of a
- 1998, Commissioner v. CTA (301 taxpayer?
SCRA 435) A: General Rule: NO. EXCEPT:
2. Non-existing 1. To determine the gross value of the
- 2001, BPI v. Commissioner (363 estate; and
SCRA 840) 2. To enter into a compromise
agreement. (under §204(A))
1. Existing – the counting of the
prescriptive period is 2 years on the ► The written claim for refund to
day the annual adjusted return is determine the gross value of the estate
filed, because it is at that day that because the taxpayer is already dead
the tax liability is known. In case of compromise, there must be
2. Non-existing – the counting of the consent.
prescriptive period should also be
reckoned on the day the annual
return is filed. But the corporation is
no longer required to wait till the
taxable period is over to file the
return. Upon receipt of a notice
from the SEC to dissolve the
corporation, within 30 days
thereafter, a return should be filed.
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