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Annual Income Tax Return in the Philippines: Who Files and When
Learn who must file the annual income tax return in the Philippines, the filing deadlines, and key compliance rules under the National Internal Revenue Code.
Income Tax Returns: Balancing Confidentiality and Admissibility in Court
When can courts compel production of income tax returns? The Supreme Court clarifies the limits of confidentiality and the proper remedy.
Tax Refund Claims and the Commissioner's Investigative Duty: A Philippine Legal Guide
Learn how Philippine courts handle tax refund claims, the Commissioner's investigative duty, and why substantiating claims with income tax returns is crucial.