Tax Alerts

Latest updates in Philippine Taxation

The Bureau of Internal Revenue has issued several regulations and memorandum circulars that will have an impact on taxpayers’ compliance obligations. We have collated the issuances that we find most relevant and applicable.

BIR reverts Corporate Income Tax, Minimum Corporate tax, and Percentage Tax rates in the Philippines to their original rates

BIR reverts Corporate Income Tax, Minimum Corporate tax, and Percentage Tax rates in the Philippines to their original rates

20 October 2023

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) announces reversion of Regular Corporate Income Tax to 10% for proprietary educational institutions and non-profit hospitals, Percentage Tax to 3%, and Minimum Corporate Income Tax to 2%, effective July 1, 2023.

(Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 69-2023, issued on June 20, 2023)

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Withholding Taxes: A comprehensive guide to Understanding and Navigating Transactions subjected to Withholding.

10 February 2024

Mazars' Tax Associate, Mary Ann Dela Cruz, shares this guide on the essential things to know about Withholding Taxes and Transactions subjected to Withholding in the Philippines.

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Withholding Taxes: A comprehensive guide to Understanding and Navigating Transactions subjected to Withholding.
BIR releases new amendments on Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Act

BIR releases new amendments on Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Act

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) amends Rule 18, Section 5 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) to address VAT-related issues and concerns of Registered Business Enterprises (RBEs) registered prior to the CREATE Act.

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BIR updates requirements on availing Income Tax exemptions of foreign sourced Dividends received by a Foreign Corporation

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) explains the new requirements needed to avail Income Tax Exemptions of Foreign Sourced Dividends that are received by a Foreign Corporation.

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BIR updates requirements on availing Income Tax exemptions of foreign sourced Dividends received by a Foreign Corporation
Mandatory Supporting Documents for VAT

Mandatory Supporting Documents for VAT

09 September 2023

Mazars highlights the essential mandatory supporting documents for Value Added Tax (VAT) in the Philippines.

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BIR’s crackdown on ghost receipts

24 August 2023

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) continues its crackdown on ghost receipts and their buyers.

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 BIR’s crackdown on ghost receipts
BIR amends issuance of Certificates Authorizing Registration regarding the tax-free exchange of properties stated in the Tax Code

BIR amends issuance of Certificates Authorizing Registration regarding the tax-free exchange of properties stated in the Tax Code

25 June 2023

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has released an amendment regarding the issuance of Certificate Authorizing Registration relative to tax-free exchanges of properties under Section 40(C)(2) of the National Internal Revenue Tax Code of 1997.

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BIR adds new BIR forms to their online filing and payment system

06 June 2023

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) announces four new forms available in their online electronic Filing and Payment System (eFPS).

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BIR adds new BIR forms to their online filing and payment system
BIR clarifies the issuance of new TIN cards, CORs and discontinues old TIN cards

BIR clarifies the issuance of new TIN cards, CORs and discontinues old TIN cards

06 June 2023

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) shares updated policies and guidelines on the issuance of both old and new Tax Identification Number (TIN) cards.

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BIR releases optional filing and payments of monthly VAT returns

17 May 2023

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) implements the optional filing and payment of VAT returns on a monthly basis for the first two months of the quarter.

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BIR releases optional filing and payments of monthly VAT returns