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Tax and Accounting 2
Tax and Accounting 2
Expenses
Recognized using accrual basis of accounting Criteria for deductibility
- Associating cause and effect (Same - Ordinary & Necessary (very subjective)
period when Revenue is recognized) - Paid/Incurred during the taxable year
sample: Commission - Directly attributable to the conduct of
- Systematic & rational allocation Trade/Business
sample: Depreciation of asset for - Reasonable in amount
multiple use. - Not contrary to law or public policy
- Immediate Recognition (if with future - Substantiated with sufficient evidence
benefit, asset) sample: Utility payment (PROOF!)
- Appropriate tax is withheld
Represntation Expense
Recognized as expense in the period it is incurred Subject to limitation (RR 10-02)
1. Sale of Goods - .5% of revenue
2. Sale of Services – 1% of revenue
Interest Expense
Criteria for deductibility
- Recognized as expense using effective - There must be of the taxpayer stipulated
interest method. (If for qualifying asset, in writing.
capitalized) At least 1 year to be ready for - There must be an interest expense paid
its intended purpose. or incurred.
(Sample: Building for construction, not - The indebtedness must be business
yet generating income) all other cost, related
expense immediately. - Must be legally due
- - Interest payment arrangement must not
be between related taxpayers as
mandated in Sec 34(B)(2)(b) in relation to
Section 36 (B) of the Tax Code.
Interest Capitalization
- Incurred in connection with construction At the option of the taxpayer, interest incurred to
or production of a qualifying asset. acquire property used in trade, business or
- Ceases when the asset is substantially profession may be allowed as a capital
complete expenditure.
Interest Arbitrage
TAX & ACCOUNTING RECONCILIATION
Interest incurred or paid by the taxpayer on all
unpaid business related taxes shall be fully
deductible.