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We are happy to be sending to you a copy of our new Tax Journal which highlights significant BIR issuances, Court Decisions, and other relevant issuances from other government agencies. Should you have questions on the above article, please do not hesitate to let us know or email us at info@mtfcounsel.com....

We are happy to be sending to you a copy of our new Tax Journal which highlights significant BIR issuances, Court Decisions, and other relevant issuances from other government agencies. Should you have questions on the above article, please do not hesitate to let us know or email us at info@mtfcounsel.com....

By: Atty. Euney Marie J. Mata-Perez on January 18,2024 In taxation of foreign corporations in the Philippines, the determination of source of income is key, and this determination has taken a significant turn lately. Taxation is an inherent power of sovereignty of a state. For a state to exercise such...

By: Atty. Euney Marie J. Mata-Perez on January 11,2024 The Philippine tax scene is abuzz again with the passage of Republic Act No. 11976, or the Ease of Paying Taxes (EOPT) Act on January 5, 2024.  The main objective of the Act is to provide a healthy environment for the...

By: Atty. Euney Marie J. Mata-Perez on January 4,2024 Happy new year everyone!  Time flies so fast, and we are now in 2024.  It has been four years that our law firm, Mata-Perez, Tamayo & Francisco has been contributing weekly to this column, More to Follow Column of The Manila...

By: Atty. Nica Marsha Gasapo on December 21,2023 As the curtains fall on another trip around the sun, it is important to dissect the events that unfolded in the past months. The conclusion of the year is not merely a time for reflective musings; it also a strategic and opportune...

By: Atty. Mark Anthony Tamayo on December 15,2023. Correctly classifying imported goods is crucial for international trade. It influences trade statistics, regulations, and the determination of duty rates. The Harmonized System (HS), a globally adopted framework developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO), provides a standardized numerical approach to classify...

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By: Euney Marie J. Mata-Perez on November 30,2023 There is a big difference between protesting an assessment and claiming for refund of erroneously paid local business taxes (LBT).  The remedies for each action are sets out in separate sections of the Local Government Code of 1991 (LGC).  Under Section 195...