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May 12, 2024 tax law tax credit irrevocability rule corporate taxation nirc

Irrevocability of Tax Credit Options: A Guide for Philippine Corporations

Philippine corporations must choose carefully between refunds and tax credit carry-over—once chosen, the option is irrevocable under the NIRC.

Sep 29, 2014 corporate law documentary stamp tax merger tax refund bir

Mergers and Documentary Stamp Tax: Clarifying Tax Obligations in Corporate Restructuring

The Supreme Court clarifies when documentary stamp tax applies to property transfers in corporate mergers under the National Internal Revenue Code.

Apr 4, 2011 tax law corporate law tax refund tax credit carry-over bir

Irrevocable Choice: Tax Credit Carry-Over and Refund Rules in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that choosing to carry over excess tax credit bars refund claims, but the credit can be used indefinitely.

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.

Jul 29, 2005 tax credits electric billing meralco meter tampering contract law civil code

Meralco Billing Dispute: Tax Credit Assignments and Tampered Meter Claims

Supreme Court ruling on Meralco's interest charges on tax credit assignments and differential billing for alleged meter tampering.