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Showing 25–34 of 34 articles for “withholding tax”

Tax Exemptions for Philippine Airlines: Understanding the "In Lieu of All Other Taxes" Provision

The Supreme Court ruled that PAL's franchise tax option exempts it from all other taxes, including the 20% final withholding tax on bank deposits.

PAL Tax Refund Case: Interpreting "In Lieu of All Other Taxes" in Franchises

Supreme Court ruling on PAL's franchise tax exemption and refund of final withholding tax on passive income.

Gross Receipts TAX THE Inclusion OF Final Withholding TAX IN Banks Taxable Income

Gross Receipts Tax: Final Withholding Tax Included in Bank's Tax Base

Supreme Court rules 20% final withholding tax on bank passive income forms part of gross receipts for computing 5% gross receipts tax.

Tax Refund Claims: Why Proper Withholding Tax Documentation Is Non-Negotiable

A bank's P755,715 tax refund claim failed for lack of BIR Form 1743.1. Learn the strict documentation rules for withholding tax refunds in the Philippines.

Gross Receipts TAX Inclusion OF Final Withholding TAX IN Bank Income

Gross Receipts Tax: When Withheld Interest Income Still Counts for Banks

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on whether the 20% final withholding tax on banks' passive income forms part of gross receipts for the 5% gross receipts tax.

Gross Receipts Tax on Banks Includes Withheld Interest Income

Supreme Court rules the 20% final withholding tax on interest income forms part of a bank's gross receipts for gross receipts tax purposes.

When Does Withholding Tax Obligation Arise? Filipinas Synthetic Fiber Corp. v. CA

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when the duty to withhold tax on payments to foreign corporations arises—at accrual or payment.

Decoding Tax Treaties: Philippines Clarifies Most Favored Nation Clause in Royalty Taxation

The Supreme Court explains when the most favored nation clause in tax treaties applies to royalty withholding tax rates.