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Taxing Electoral Contributions: Clarifying Gift Tax Law in Philippine Elections
Supreme Court ruling that political contributions are taxable gifts under the NIRC, absent an express exemption.
Specific Tax on Stemmed Leaf Tobacco: When Exemptions Do Not Apply
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on specific tax liability of stemmed leaf tobacco dealers and the limits of tax exemptions under the NIRC.
Percentage Tax on Pawnshops: Defining Lending Investors Under Philippine Law
Supreme Court ruling on whether pawnshops are lending investors subject to 5% percentage tax under the NIRC.
Tax Refund Limitations: The One-Year Rule for Carry-Over of Excess Income Tax Payments
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that excess income tax payments may only be carried over to the immediately succeeding taxable year under the old NIRC.
Specific Tax on Stemmed Leaf Tobacco: Exemptions for Manufacturers Clarified
Supreme Court clarifies when stemmed leaf tobacco transfers between manufacturers are exempt from specific tax under the NIRC.
Estate Tax Deficiency: When Surcharges and Interest Apply Under the NIRC
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on estate tax deficiency surcharges, interest, and penalties under the NIRC, explained for lay readers.
Contractor's Tax Assessments: Prescription Periods and Gross Receipts Rules
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on tax assessment prescription periods, contractor's tax on security agency gross receipts, and protest deadlines under the NIRC.
When BIR Regional Directors Can File Tax Collection Cases: The Hizon Ruling
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies BIR regional directors' authority to file tax collection suits and the prescription rules under the NIRC.
Supreme Court Rules on Taxability of Rental Income of Non-Profit Organizations
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when rental income of non-profit organizations like YMCA is taxable under the NIRC.