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BLGF Opinion DTD January 12 1995
BLGF Opinion DTD January 12 1995
BLGF Opinion DTD January 12 1995
Sir:
This refers to your letters dated October 18 and 28, 1994, requesting opinion
on issues relative to the retirement and transfer of a business.
With respect to query No. 2, the tax due shall be based on the rates of taxes
imposed on newly-started businesses under the existing ordinances of Mandaluyong.
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For query No. 3, the answer is also in the affirmative. Section 168 of the Code
provides:
Finally, for query No. 4, the reply is "No". The law is clear that surcharges
shall not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the amount of unpaid taxes, fees or
charges. The rate of interest is pegged at two percent (2%) per month but which,
however, shall be limited to not more than thirty six (36) months reckoned from the
date obligation became due and payable. Stated otherwise, the maximum total interest
shall not exceed seventy two percent (72%) of the amount due.