Clarifications on the implementing rules and regulations of the value-added tax on digital services involving non-resident digital service providers
Tax Notes Clarifications on the implementing rules and regulations of the value-added tax on digital services involving non-resident digital service providers
Last April 25, 2025, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) revised the implementing rules and regulations of the law imposing Value-Added Tax (VAT) on Digital Services through Revenue Regulation (RR) 14-2025. To address certain issues in the implementation, the BIR subsequently issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) 47-2025 last May 8, 2025. This clarifies provisions involving Non-Resident Digital Service Providers (NRDSPs).
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Clarification on the submission of proof of estate settlement for availing of the estate tax amnesty extension
Tax Notes Clarification on the submission of proof of estate settlement for availing of the estate tax amnesty extension
Republic Act No. 11956 extended the period of availment of the estate tax amnesty until 14 June 2025. The law also extended the coverage of the amnesty to the estates of decedents who passed away on or before 31 May 2022.
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Guidelines for Enterprises Engaged in Export Sales
Tax Notes Guidelines for Enterprises Engaged in Export Sales
Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 032-2025 disseminates the Joint Administrative Order (JAO) No. 002-2025, issued by the Department of Finance, Bureau of Internal Revenue, Bureau of Customs, and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
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VAT Refund Mechanism for Non-Resident Tourists in the Philippines
Tax Notes VAT Refund Mechanism for Non-Resident Tourists in the Philippines
As summer approaches and the Philippines remains a top tourist destination, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) issued Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 09-2025 to highlight Republic Act No. 12079, which establishes a value-added tax (VAT) refund mechanism for non-resident tourists.
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Amendments of the Due Process Requirement in the Service and Execution of Summary Remedies
Tax Notes Amendments of the Due Process Requirement in the Service and Execution of Summary Remedies
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued Revenue Regulation (RR) No. 12-2025, which amends Section 5 of RR No. 3-1969 by including additional provisions related to the service of warrants and notices.
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Guidelines for Filing Annual Income Tax Returns for Calendar Year 2024
Tax Notes Guidelines for Filing Annual Income Tax Returns for Calendar Year 2024
As the filing and payment deadline for Annual Income Tax Return (AITR) approaches, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) reminds taxpayers to comply with the updated filing and payment procedures for the AITR for calendar year 2024. These guidelines, outlined in Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 34-2025, aim to streamline the filing process and ensure timely compliance.
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