Philippine taxation is already one of the most discussed topics on this blog. I have observed that many Filipinos are still confused when it comes to knowing and understanding their tax obligations to the government. I can’t blame them because taxation, especially income tax … [Read more...]
Should Bloggers, Freelancers and Online Workers Pay Taxes?
Should online Filipino workers, such as bloggers, copy writers, SEO professionals, virtual assistants and other Internet freelancers pay taxes to the government through the BIR? If you are earning income from blogging and from providing services to clients online, that question … [Read more...]
Tax Tips for Income Tax Filing and Preparation in 2012
In a few months from now, we will be filing our annual income tax return for the calendar year 2011. In the Philippines, income tax returns for the taxable calendar year are to be filed on or before the 15th of April. Since April 15, 2012 will fall on Sunday, we can assume that … [Read more...]
What are De Minimis Fringe Benefits?
Employees and workers are the best resources of a business. They are the ones who contribute to the productivity and profitability of a certain company or enterprise. Thus, justice and righteousness dictate that these people should be given with due benefits, monetarily or … [Read more...]
How to Compute Quarterly Income Tax Return: Philippines (1701Q)
How to compute quarterly income tax return in the Philippines for self-employed individuals? If you are a professional who practice your profession or a self-employed individual engaged in a sole proprietorship business, you may be looking for a guide on how to prepare your BIR … [Read more...]
How to Register with the BIR (for Professionals)
How to register with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) as a self-employed professional in the Philippines? A self-employed individual can be either a person who is engaged in business (sole proprietorship) or a person who practice his profession. In this article, we will … [Read more...]