Rebalancing the rules: The BIR’s updated approach to cross-border services

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On March 30, 2026, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) seems to have taken a step back with the issuance of RMC No. 24-2026, which appears to have tempered the reach of RMC No. 5 2024.

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Conflict and costs: Taxes on imported petroleum products and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East

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Despite its indirect impact on the Philippines, with Iran being roughly 7,000 kilometres away from the Philippines, some ordinary Filipinos may feel less concerned about the conflict between US, Israel, and Iran as it unfolds on the ground in the Middle East.

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Revisiting VAT on Digital Services: When digital convenience meets tax complexity

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Early this year, reports emerged that certain members of the House of Representatives initiated House Bill No. 7844, which aims to repeal the VAT on digital services.

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Revisiting cross border taxation: A call for clarity and reform

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The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has introduced organisational structure and rolled out recent regulations emphasising a stricter system of checks and balances.

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Navigating the shifts in VAT compliance: Insights into RR No. 1-2026

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The landscape of Value-Added Tax (VAT) for Registered Business Enterprises (RBEs) in the Philippines has undergone a significant recalibration.

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RMO No. 1-2026: From Anti-Hero to Protagonist? The BIR’s Lyrical Shift Toward Audit Reform

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For years, the relationship between the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Filipino taxpayers has been fraught with stress, uncertainty, and administrative friction.

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