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VAT on water bills

Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on VAT on water bills.

Gov’t drops system loss VAT
The tax didn’t fix the thing it made more expensive. Why are we so much better at collecting for stolen electricity than stopping it from being stolen?
24 September 20262 MIN READ
BIR removes vat from system loss charge
‘For consumers, the practical effect is straightforward: Once the new rules become effective, VAT will no longer be imposed on the allowable system loss…
14 September 20262 MIN READ
BIR clarifies VAT refunds for export firms
Qualified export-oriented enterprises may claim refunds for VAT incurred while awaiting zero-rating certification, provided they met the 70-percent export…
13 September 20261 MIN READ
BIR allows exporters in transition VAT refunds
The BIR clarified that qualified export-oriented enterprises may claim VAT refunds for eligible purchases and importations incurred while awaiting zero-rating…
10 September 20261 MIN READ