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Mar 7, 2022 tax law vat refund court of tax appeals bir ruling tax code jurisprudence

VAT Refund Timelines: The 120+30 Day Rule and Its Window Period Exception

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies VAT refund filing deadlines, the mandatory 120+30 day rule, and the window period exception under BIR Ruling DA-489-03.

Feb 25, 2020 tax law capital gains tax share swap nirc supreme court corporate restructuring

Tax-Free Share Swaps in the Philippines: The Co Ruling and CGT Exemptions

The Supreme Court's Co ruling clarifies when share swaps are tax-free under (C)(2) of the NIRC, saving businesses millions.

Oct 19, 2010 zonal valuation capital gains tax documentary stamp tax real property tax bir supreme court ruling

Zonal Valuation vs. Actual Use: What Governs CGT and DST on Property Sales

The Supreme Court rules that existing zonal valuations, not actual property use, govern capital gains tax and documentary stamp tax computations.

Jan 22, 2007 vat zero-rating tax refund bir commercial-law tax-code

Philippine VAT Zero-Rating for Services: The "Doing Business Outside the Philippines" Requirement

Supreme Court clarifies VAT zero-rating for services requires the recipient to be doing business outside the Philippines, not just payment in foreign currency.

Jul 13, 2006 tax law bir rulings non-retroactivity vat taxpayer rights

Non-Retroactivity of BIR Rulings: The Benguet Case and Taxpayer Protection

Learn how the Supreme Court protects taxpayers from retroactive BIR rulings, based on the landmark Benguet Corporation case.