BIR: LOA issued for tax audit involving VP Sara or husband
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) confirms issuing a Letter of Authority for a tax audit involving Vice President Sara Duterte or her husband, lawyer…
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Escudero allows ‘flashing’ of VP Sara tax record summaries, tables
Presiding officer Francis Escudero permits the presentation of BIR-prepared summaries and tables of VP Sara Duterte's tax records, sparking privacy concerns…
Trump moves to cut diesel costs with order on tax-free fuel
President Trump signs an executive order allowing tax-free red-dyed diesel on public roads, aiming to ease surging fuel costs ahead of midterm elections. Learn…
BIR expands digital tax portal to large taxpayers
The BIR has expanded its Taxpayer Portal to large taxpayers nationwide, allowing businesses to manage tax records, returns, payments and reminders online.
BIR updates tax refund, credit claim rules
The BIR has revised procedures for tax credit and refund claims, clarifying filing requirements, responsible offices and processing timelines for taxpayers…
BIR updates tax refund, credit claim rules
The changes cover claims for excess or unutilized creditable withholding taxes (CWT), as well as taxes erroneously or illegally received or collected and…
Australian tax case respondent netted
A 36-year-old Australian national wanted over an alleged tax violation was arrested at NAIA after immigration and police authorities verified an outstanding…
Australian wanted in tax case arrested at NAIA
A 36-year-old Australian national wanted in connection with a tax case was arrested at NAIA after police verified an outstanding warrant.
Philippines, Singapore conclude tax treaty talks
The Philippines and Singapore have concluded negotiations to modernize their nearly five-decade-old tax treaty, aiming to clarify cross-border tax rules,…
A very taxing reality
An opinion piece examines Filipinos’ concerns over real estate taxes, citing the risks of unpaid property taxes, burdensome payment processes and flooding,…
Philippines, Singapore conclude tax treaty talks
The Philippines and Singapore have concluded negotiations to update their tax treaty, seeking clearer rules for cross-border income and stronger cooperation…
IMF warns fuel tax cuts favor upper-income households
‘We do not recommend to mute the signal for gasoline because high income households that can afford to pay higher gasoline prices will also benefit,’ he said,…
Impeach court denies prosecution's bid to compel VP to authenticate bank, tax records subpoenaed vs her
The Senate impeachment court has denied prosecutors’ bid to compel Vice President Sara Duterte to authenticate subpoenaed bank, tax and business records tied…
IMF warns fuel tax cuts favor upper-income households
Any suspension of excise taxes on gasoline and diesel would only benefit upper-income households, despite the waiver of such taxes on liquefied petroleum gas…
BIR suspends excise taxes on LPG, kerosene
The BIR has renewed the suspension of excise taxes on LPG and kerosene following a surge in global crude oil prices above the $80-per-barrel threshold,…
Tax reforms could unlock 7.1% of GDP fiscal gains — WB
The Philippines could unlock fiscal gains equivalent to 3.6% to 7.1% of GDP through better tax collection, government procurement and public-sector efficiency,…
BIR suspends excise taxes on LPG and kerosene amid high crude oil prices
BIR issued RMC 100-2026 implementing tax suspensions on LPG and kerosene after Dubai crude prices exceeded the $80 threshold under EO 125.
World Bank: tax reforms could unlock 7.1% of GDP in fiscal gains
The Philippines could unlock fiscal gains equivalent to as much as 7.1 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) by improving tax collection, government spending…
BIR suspends excise taxes on LPG, kerosene
The BIR renewed the suspension of excise taxes on LPG and kerosene after Dubai crude prices exceeded the $80-per-barrel threshold under Philippine law.
BIR tax refunds nearly double to P23.7B
The BIR released P23.67 billion in tax refunds from January to September 2026, up 90.6 percent from the same period last year.
