2022 Schedule of Filing of Annual FS and GIS
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released the new guidelines in filing the 2021 Financial Statements and General Information Sheet of corporations. The commission issued SEC Memorandum Order No. 02, series of 2022, which set the new schedule for submitting the required year-end reports…
Newly-Registered Businesses and the Use of the New BIR Printed Receipt or Invoice (BPR/BPI)
Are you a newly BIR-registered business that’s excited to make your first sale but you can’t close it yet because your official receipts are not yet done printing or haven’t been delivered? No need to worry anymore. Under RMC 28-2019, new businesses can immediately start…
2021 Year-end BIR Tax Compliance Reminders for Business
December is considered to be the wonderful time of the year. It’s the time when we decorate our houses with mistletoe, hang some Christmas lights, and set up our Christmas tree. We get to celebrate and have Christmas parties with our friends and co-workers. The…
BIR Listens: You have a Voice Through the Enhanced eComplaint System
Do you have issues or concerns with your BIR transactions? Do you want to complain against BIR officials or employees but are afraid they might take this feedback against you? In today’s business environment, companies must listen to their customers. After all, they are…
Avoid Fixers and Under-the-Table Transactions: Know Your Rights Under the Ease of Doing Business Act (RA 11032)
Did you experience applying for a business permit that took longer to finish? Or were you asked to submit some unnecessary documents? With the Republic Act (R.A.) 11032, it is easier for businesses to get the necessary licenses and permits to start operating in the…
Refund, Tax Credit Certificate, or Carry Over: The Best Option with Tax Over Payment
Is having a tax overpayment a good thing or is it something that you should be worried about? This article will discuss the basic concepts of tax overpayment and the legal basis to claim a refund or tax credit. We will also explore the options…
How to Prepare and Survive BIR Tax Audit
Most taxpayers react with apprehension when receiving a BIR Assessment Letter or specifically a Letter of Authority (LOA) as this signals the start of a BIR audit. In most cases, this also means that the taxpayer may need to dispute the audit findings or pay…
Is Income from Cryptocurrency Taxable?
Cryptocurrency in the Philippines is a fast-growing industry. Initially, only IT experts were familiar with the technology when it was first introduced in 2018. Today, it has gained traction and popularity even with “ordinary” citizens with its anticipated advantages and income opportunities. With the increasing interest…
How to Settle the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Open Case Successfully
If you are in business for 2-3 years, most probably, you may have received a BIR letter informing you of your failure to file the BIR tax returns required for your type of business. That BIR letter is often referred to as Open Cases. Open…
Why MSMEs should avail of bank financing under the Credit Surety Fund
It is challenging for a cash-strapped business enterprise to survive in this hostile business climate. Many companies resorted to workforce reduction or shortened operations to keep them afloat. Others had to close its door entirely to save the company’s remaining assets. Without the infusion of…
