BIR Ruling No. 452-2020

BUREAU OFJNTERNAL REVENUE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

Certificate of Tax Exemption No. SA30-052-2

CERTIFICATE OF TAX EXEMPTION

issued to

Centrum Mall, Aviles Street, Ormoc City, Leyte 6541 STI COLLEGE-ORMOC,INC. SEC Company Reg. No. TIN:

has proven by actual operation that its primary purpose is one of those enumerated under Section 30(H) of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as amended. It is exempt from INCOME TAX only on the following revenues or receipts: This certifies that the above-named corporation is a non-stock, non-profit corporation and

2. Income derived from the operation of cafeterias/canteens, dormitories and 1. Tuition and Miscellaneous Fees; and ORMOC, INC., to be actually, directly and exclusively used for educational bookstores located within its premises, owned and operated by STI COLLEGE- purposes.

nothing follows.

integral part hereof. It is liable, however, to all other taxes not enumerated above. subject to the provisions of applicable BIR rules and regulations and the tax exemptions, liabilities and responsibilities stated in the Terms and Conditions hereto attached and made an

conditions herein set forth. It shall likewise be revoked if there are material changes in the violation of any provisions of applicable rules and regulations of the BIR, or the terms and character, purpose or method of operation of the corporation which are inconsistent with the basis for its income tax exemption. This certification shall be valid from the date of issuance until revoked by this Office for

as represented and submitted. However, if upon investigation, the BIR ascertains that the facts are different, then this Certificate shall be considered null and void. This Certificate of Tax Exemption is being issued on the basis of the facts and documents

Issued this day of AUG 1 7 2020

K-1 Commissioner of Internal Revenue 1ouscMyae CAESAR R.DULAY 036374

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CERTIFICATE OF TAX EXEMPTION

For Non-Stock, Non-Profit Educational Institution

under Section 30(H) of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997,as Amended

TAX EXEMPTION 1) INCOME TAX.STI COLLEGE-ORMOC, INC.is exempt from the payment of

income tax only on revenues and receipts enumerated on the Certificate of Tax

Exemption. It is understood that the school must continue to meet the following

requisites as set forth under Revenue Memorandum Order (RMO) No 44-2016, to wit:

i It is a non-stock, non-profit educational institution; and

I Its revenues are actually, directly and exclusively used for educational purposes.

STI COLLEGE-ORMOC, INC.'s interest income from currency bank deposits and yield from deposit substitute instruments used actually, directly and exclusively in

pursuance of its purpose as an educational institution, are exempt from the 20% final tax and 15%' tax under the expanded foreign currency deposit system imposed under Section 27(D)(1) of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as amended, subject to

compliance with the conditions that as a tax-exempt institution it shall on an annual basis

submit to the Revenue District Office concerned an annual information return and duly

audited financial statement together with the following:

a Certification from their depository bank as to the amount of interest income

earned from passive investment not subject to the 20% final withholding tax and 15% tax on interest income under the expanded foreign currency deposit system imposed by Section 27(D)(1) of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as

amended. b Certification of actual utilization of the said income; and C Board Resolution by the school administration on proposed projects (i.e.,

construction and/or improvement of school buildings and facilities, acquisition of

equipment, books and the like) to be funded out of the money deposited in banks or placed in money markets, on or before the 15th day of the fourth month

following the end of its taxable year (Sec. 4, Finance Department Order No. 137-

87

2) VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT) ON EDUCATIONAL SERVICES. Pursuant to Section

109(1)(H) of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997,as amended,STI COLLEGE

ORMOC, INC.'s, gross receipts from operations as a non-stock, non-profit educational institution are exempt from VAT. Moreover, revenues derived from assets used in the operation of cafeterias/canteens, dormitories and bookstores located within the premises of STI COLLEGE-ORMOC,INC. are exempt from taxation provided they are owned and operated by it as ancillary services.

LIABILITY FOR INTERNAL REVENUE TAXES

1) INCOME TAX STICOLLEGE-ORMOCINC.is subjectto incometax onall its

income/receipts/revenues not expressly exempted and stated in the Certificate of Tax Exemption. Moreover, it is subject to the corresponding internal revenue taxes imposed under National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as amended, on its income derived from

any of its properties, real or personal, or any activity conducted for profit, which income should be returned for taxation, unless said revenues are actually,directly and exclusively used for educational purposes.

Republic Act No.10963 increased the tax rate from 7.5% to 15% effectiv 201 Department Order No.149-95 dated November 24,1995 amending Department Order No.137-87

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2) VALUE ADDED TAX/PERCENTAGE TAX

If STI COLLEGE-ORMOC,INC.is engaged in the sale of goods or services in the course of a business pursuit, including transactions incidental thereto, its revenues derived

therefrom shall be subject to the 12% VAT, in case the gross receipts from such sales exceed Three Million Pesos P3,000,000.003or to the 3% percentage tax,if gross receipts do not exceed P3,000,000.00.

Notwithstanding that it is a non-stock, non-profit corporation, its purchase of goods or properties or services and importation of goods shall nevertheless be subject to the 12%

VAT pursuant to Sections 106 and 107 of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997,as

amended.

3) WITHHOLDING TAX

STI COLLEGE-ORMOC,INC. shall be constituted as withholding agent for the

government if it acts as an employer and its employees receive compensation income Subject to the withholding tax under Section 79 (A), Chapter XIII, Title II of the National

Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as amended, as implemented by Revenue Regulations

No. 2-98, as amended, or if it makes income payments to individuals or corporations

subject to the withholding tax pursuant to Section 57 of the National Internal Revenue

Code of 1997, as amended, and as implemented by Revenue Regulations No. 2-98, as

amended.

TAXPAYER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1) STI COLLEGE-ORMOC,INC., is required to file on or before the 15th day of the

fourth month following the end of the accounting period a Profit and Loss Statement and Balance Sheet with the Annual Information Return under oath, stating its gross income

and expenses incurred during the preceding period and a certificate showing that there has

not been any change in its By-laws, Articles of Incorporation, manner of operation and

activities as well as sources and disposition of income. Copy of this Certificate of Tax

Exemption shall be attached to the aforementioned Annual Information Return.

2) Under Section 235 of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as amended, any

provision of existing general and special law to the contrary notwithstanding, the books of

accounts and other pertinent records of tax-exempt organization or grantees of tax

incentives shall be subject to examination by the BIR for purposes of ascertaining

compliance with the conditions under which it has been granted tax exemptions or tax

incentives, and its tax liabilities, if any.

3) Further, it is also required under Section 6(C) in relation to Section 237 of the National

Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as amended, to issue duly registered receipts or sales or

commercial invoices for each sale or transfer of merchandise or for services rendered

which are not directly related to the activities for which the Association is registered. (Revenue Memorandum Circular No. [RMC] No.76-2003).

4) Finally,it is subject to the payment of registration fee of PhP 500.00 as prescribed in

Section 236(B) of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997,as amended.

Republic Act No.10963 increased the VAT threshold from P1,919,5000 to P3,000,000.00 effective Jan.1,2018