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Striking a balance!

By Diego Jerico Dakiwag | August 1, 2023 - 12:00am

Having guidelines in navigating the complex web of taxation is pivotal to a well-informed and prosperous society. There is a challenge for the government and tax authorities to align rules and regulations with the...

Business

Swapping losses: Taxation event of debt restructures

By Milcah Hannah Unabia | May 2, 2023 - 12:00am

Undoubtedly, the COVID-19 pandemic caused a devastating impact on commercial activities around the world and created economic headwinds across many industries.

Business

Taxation of equity-based compensation

By Jan Kent Viray | October 18, 2022 - 12:00am

In today’s dynamic labor market, companies must have a competitive compensation package to retain high-performing employees, attract new talents, and align the interests of the employees with the strategic...

Business

Taxation: The power to CREATE

By Joey Sarte Salceda | April 30, 2022 - 12:39pm

“The power to tax includes the power to destroy.”

News Commentary

Super-rich tax bill itinulak uli ngayong '2022 Filipino billionaires' list inilabas

By James Relativo | April 6, 2022 - 5:52pm

Muling ikinampanya ng ilang militanteng kinatawan sa Kamara ang pagsasabatas ng panukalang buwisan ang mga bilyonaryo sa Pilipinas...

Bansa

Where our taxes go

By SKETCHES | By Ana Marie Pamintuan | March 16, 2022 - 12:00am

The eye-watering surge in fuel prices – further crippling livelihoods on the heels of the pandemic – can be a takeoff point for voter education.

Opinion

Foreign 'vloggers' not exempted: Breaking down BIR tax on social media creators, influencers

By Kathleen A. Llemit | August 17, 2021 - 1:32pm

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) calls on social media influencers to observe proper tax compliance.

Entertainment

Philippines, Brunei ink pact on double taxation

By Elijah Felice Rosales | July 18, 2021 - 12:00am

The Philippines has signed an agreement with its Southeast Asian neighbor Brunei Darussalam to remove double taxation and prevent fiscal evasion in a bid to improve the flow of trade and investments between the two...

Business

Negotiations on for US grant to boost BIR digital systems

By Ian Nicolas Cigaral | January 20, 2021 - 12:56pm

The grant will cover some of the financing needs of the BIR’s digitalization program called "ICT Modernization Strategy...

Business

BIR puts tax audits on hold for holidays

December 8, 2020 - 7:03pm

Under Revenue Memorandum Circular 127-2020, tax audits, books examinations and other field operations will be “suspended...

Business