As the world is now facing a coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, each of us is reminded by the World Health Organization of the correct procedures for preventing infection, such as frequently washing hands with soap, maintaining social distancing, practicing respiratory hygiene, and seeking medical care early.
March is International Women’s Month; we are celebrating the contributions of women to society, upholding women’s rights, and advocating women empowerment.
It has been more than a year since the first version of the Corporate Income Tax and Incentives Rationalization Act (CITIRA) bill was discussed in Congress. Some said the passage of the CITIRA bill will discourage investment and cause the pullout of foreign investors, displacing workers; others said the bill will eliminate unfair incentives, attract more foreign investment, and make SMEs more competitive in the region.
Investing in Property, Plant, and Equipment (PPE) is generally a good indication of growth for many businesses. PPE assets represent a fairly large investment with future economic benefits for most companies. While we are just a few months away from filing season, it is high time that we review our treatment of property, plant. and equipment, both for tax and accounting purposes.
On Valentine’s Day last year, the President signed the Tax Amnesty Act (Republic Act No. 11213) which included the Tax Amnesty on Delinquencies (TAD). The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) then issued the Implementing Rules on TAD (Revenue Regulations No. 4-2019) on April 8, 2019, which became effective on April 24. Although it is not as generous as the vetoed general tax amnesty, it was still a welcome development. As the saying goes, beggars can’t be choosers and, after all, tax amnesty is a privilege and not a right.
Are you anxious every time you leave your home, because of the outbreak of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCov)? If you are, it is normal. Most people now refrain from going to the malls, parks, and churches, and prefer to stay at home to prevent from catching the virus. Even my mother has observed that fewer people walk down Session Road in Baguio.
The Department of Health (DoH) confirmed on Thursday, Jan. 30, the first case of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the Philippines. This alarmed many Filipinos.
Today, I celebrate my one-year anniversary working at Punongbayan & Araullo (P&A). In the past 12 months, my life has changed, and my priorities have transformed in ways I could never have imagined. It’s challenging, but these challenges were just one of many things that helped me grow and develop my professional work opportunities.
