In the Philippines, there are several forms of taxes that individuals and businesses may be required to pay. Here are ten of the key taxes:
- Income Tax – This is a tax on an individual’s earnings, wages, or income from business or practice of profession. For corporations, this also includes a tax on the company’s net income.
- Value-Added Tax (VAT) – A form of sales tax, this is a levy on the sale of goods or services and on the importation of goods into the Philippines. VAT is typically 12% on sales or lease of goods or properties and services.
- Percentage Tax – This is a business tax imposed on persons or entities who sell or lease goods, properties, or services in the course of trade or business, whose gross annual sales or receipts do not exceed a certain amount and are not VAT-registered.
- Excise Tax – This is a tax on specific goods or products produced or manufactured in the Philippines and on certain imported goods.
- Donor’s Tax – A tax imposed on the transfer of real, personal, tangible, or intangible property between two or more parties without consideration.
- Estate Tax – A tax levied on the net estate of the deceased person before distribution to the heirs.
- Documentary Stamp Tax (DST) – A tax applied to documents, instruments, loan agreements, and papers evidencing the acceptance, assignment, sale, or transfer of an obligation, right, or property incident thereto.
- Real Property Tax (RPT) – A local tax imposed on real estate property, including land, buildings, and improvements, which is governed by the local government units (LGUs).
- Withholding Tax – Taxes withheld by the payer and remitted to the government on behalf of the payee, such as employee income withholding tax, withholding tax on government payments, and final withholding taxes on certain incomes.
- Capital Gains Tax – A tax imposed on the gains presumed to have been realized by the seller from the sale, exchange, or other disposition of capital assets located in the Philippines, including securities not traded in the stock exchange.
Tax laws and rates can change, so it’s important for individuals and businesses in the Philippines to consult with a local tax professional or the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) for the most current information.
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