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National Internal Revenue Code of 1997 5th Edition
The Bureau of Internal Revenue issued Revenue Regulation (RR) No. 4-2025, which introduced amendments to the current list of de minimis benefits enumerated in RR No. 2-98, as amended by RR No. 11-2018.
This shift has led to a surge in consumer spending and decision-making, making this celebration a prime opportunity for businesses to maximize sales and brand engagement. So, how can businesses make the most of this season of love?
February is often associated with love and friendship, because it is during this month that people celebrate Valentine’s Day. However, to some who are in a dating relationship, it is now common to hear the term “ghosting”. In normal parlance, ghosting means the act of suddenly cutting off ties without explanation due to fear of confrontation. But for taxpayers, ghosting the BIR is a taxpayer’s regret, especially in tax audits.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 03-2025 to set the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for Republic Act (RA) No. 12023, otherwise known as value added tax (VAT) on digital services.
In my view, one essential relationship goal is achieving financial stability together. Whether you're still dating or already married, managing finances wisely can provide a strong foundation for a couple’s future—and for the family they may one day build
Capping off the first month of 2025, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) issued Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 004-2025 (RR No. 4-25), amending certain De Minimis benefits. It increased the uniform and clothing allowance to Php 7,000, which was formerly Php 6,000 under RR No. 11-2018 (RR No. 11-18); and included cash and gift certificates as a form of employee achievement awards.
Last 16 January 2025, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 5-2025 amending certain provisions of RMC Nos. 11-2024 (Leases), 12-2024 (Foreign Currency Transactions), 13-2024 (Retirement Benefit Expenses), and 19-2024 (Interest) to align with the provisions of Republic Act No. 11976, otherwise known as the “Ease of Paying Taxes Act” (EOPT Act), and its implementing rules and regulations. Below is a summary of the amendments to the foregoing circulars.
The rampant development of digitalization and globalization in the 21st century brought with it several challenges to the rules for taxing international business income, which gave rise to base erosion and profit shifting (“BEPS”), where multinational entities (“MNEs”) shift profits to locations with minimal or no tax to pay a reduced amount of global taxes.
