The Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (more popularly known as TRAIN, less popularly known as RA No. 10963) has been signed. This has opened up more options for Individuals, SME’s, Professionals, and Freelancers when it comes to paying taxes. TRAIN’s New Tax Option In particular, TRAIN gives us a… Read MoreTRAIN’s New 8% Tax – Does it really save you money?
The proposed income tax reforms have been hogging the headlines lately. Based on the latest draft at end of February 2017, an annual basic salary of P250,000 that used to be taxed as high as P37,500, will now be ZERO (not a typo). Everyone can’t wait for this to happen. It’s about time to experience a tax REDUCTION for a change.
But while national taxes (e.g. income taxes) are getting all the media attention, there is set of taxes that are under the radar, and have risen significantly in recent years. I’m referring to city/municipal or “local” taxes.
Read MoreWhat Can We Do with High Local Taxes in the Philippines?
The Duterte administration is aware of the potential risk of lowering Philippine income taxes. This is how he might manage the Philippines’ tremendous national debt—in the face of rising interest rates.
Ever wondered how much is the Philippines’ total debt?
Can you guess without Googling it? No?
Read MoreWith Lower Income Taxes, How Will Duterte Deal with the Philippines’ Huge National Debt?
Lowering taxes in the Philippines is possible, but it will take a lot of compromise for us to move things forward. HOW CAN IT BE DONE? There’s been several proposals of late aiming to lower the tax rates for the Philippines’ middle class. These include, among others, lessening the individual income tax… Read MoreHow can we get lower taxes in the Philippines?