Taxation - Income Tax

Income Tax Description
Income Tax is a tax on a person's income, emoluments, profits arising from property, practice of profession, conduct
of trade or business or on the pertinent items of gross income specified in the Tax Code of 1997 (Tax Code), as
amended, less the deductions if any, authorized for such types of income, by the Tax Code, as amended, or other
special laws.
Who are Required to File Income Tax Returns?
Individuals
 Resident citizens receiving income from sources within or outside the Philippines
 Employees deriving purely compensation income from two or more employers, concurrently or
successively at any time during the taxable year.
 Employees deriving purely compensation income regardless of the amount, whether from a single or
several employers during the calendar year, the income tax of which has not been withheld correctly (i.e.
tax due is not equal to the tax withheld) resulting to collectible or refundable return.
 Self-employed individuals receiving income from the conduct of trade or business and/or practice of
profession.
 Individuals deriving mixed income, i.e., compensation income and income from the conduct of trade or
business and/or practice of profession
 Individuals deriving other non-business, non-professional related income in addition to compensation
income not otherwise subject to a final tax
 Individuals receiving purely compensation income from a single employer, although the income of which
has been correctly withheld, but whose spouse is not entitled to substituted filing
 Non-resident citizens receiving income from sources within the Philippines
 Aliens, whether resident or not, receiving income from sources within the Philippines
Non-Individuals
 Corporations including partnerships, no matter how created or organized.

 Domestic corporations receiving income from sources within and outside the Philippines
 Foreign corporations receiving income from sources within the Philippines
 Estates and trusts engaged in trade or business
Annual Income Tax For Individuals Earning Purely Compensation Income (Including Non-Business/Non-
Profession Related Income)
BIR Form 1700 - Annual Income Tax For Individuals Earning Purely Compensation Income (Including Non-
Business/Non-Profession Related Income)
Documentary Requirements
1. Certificate of Income Tax Withheld on Compensation (BIR Form 2316)

2. Duly approved Tax Debit Memo, if applicable
3. Proofs of Foreign Tax Credits, if applicable
4. Income Tax Return previously filed and proof of payment, if filing an amended return for the same taxable year.
Procedure
1. For Electronic Filing and Payment System (eFPS) Filer
a. Fill-up applicable fields in the BIR Form No. 1700

b. Pay electronically by clicking the "Proceed to Payment" button and fill-up the required fields in the "eFPS
Payment Form" click "Submit" button.
c. Receive payment confirmation from eFPS-AABs for successful e-filing and e-payment.
2. For Non-eFPS Filer\
a. Fill-up applicable fields in the BIR Form No. 1700 in the downloaded Electronic Bureau of Internal
Revenue Form (eBIRForm) Package
b. Print the duly accomplished BIR Form No. 1700
c. Proceed to the nearest Authorized Agent Bank (AAB) under the jurisdiction of the Revenue District Office
where you are registered and present the duly accomplished BIR Form 1700, together with the required attachments
and your payment.
d. In places where there are no AABs, proceed to the Revenue Collection Officer or duly Authorized City or
Municipal Treasurer located within the Revenue District Office where you are registered and present the duly
accomplished BIR Form 1700, together with the required attachments and your payment.
e. Receive your copy of the duly stamped and validated form from the teller of the AABs/Revenue Collection
Officer/duly Authorized City or Municipal Treasurer.
3. For Manual Filer
a. Fill-up the BIR Form No. 1700 in triplicate copies.

b. Proceed to the Revenue District Office where you are registered or to any Tax Filing Center established by
the BIR and present the duly accomplished BIR Form 1700, together with the required attachments.
c. Receive your copy of the duly stamped and validated form from the RDO/Tax Filing Center representative.
Deadline
On or before the 15th day of April of each year covering taxable income for calendar year 2018 and thereafter
Annual Income Tax For Individuals, Estates, and Trusts
BIR Form 1701 - Annual Income Tax Return Individuals, Estates and Trusts
1. Certificate of Income Tax Withheld on Compensation (BIR Form 2316), if applicable

2. Certificate of Income Payments Not Subjected to Withholding Tax (BIR Form 2304), if applicable
3. Certificate of Creditable Tax Withheld at Source (BIR Form 2307), if applicable
5. Proof of Foreign Tax Credits, if applicable
6. Income Tax Return previously filed and proof of payment, if filing an amended return for the same year
7. Account Information Form (AIF) or the Certificate of the independent Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with
Audited Financial Statements if the gross annual sales, earnings, receipts or output exceed three million pesos
(P3,000,000.00)
8. Account Information Form or Financial Statements not necessarily audited by an independent CPA if the gross
annual sales, earnings, receipts or output do not exceed P3,000,000.00 and is subject to graduated income tax
rates under Section 24(A)(2)(a)
9. Proof of prior year’s excess tax credits, if applicable
Procedures
1. For eFPS Filer

b. Pay electronically by clicking the “Proceed to Payment” button and fill-up the required fields in the “eFPS
Payment Form” then click “Submit” button.
2. For Non-eFPS Filer
a. Fill-up fields in the BIR Form No. 1701 in the downloaded Electronic Bureau of Internal Revenue Form
(eBIRForm) Package
and your payment.
3. For Manual Filer

Deadline
Final Adjustment Return or Annual Income Tax Return - On or before the 15th day of April of each year covering
income for calendar year 2018 and thereafter.
Account Information Form For Self-Employed Individuals, Estates And Trusts (Including Those With Mixed
Income, i.e., Compensation Income and Income from Business and/or Practice of Profession)
BIR Form 1701 AIF - Account Information Form for Self-Employed Individuals, Estates and Trusts (Including those
with Mixed Income, i.e., Compensation Income and Income from Business and/or Practice of Profession) and
Estates and Trusts (Engaged in Trade or Business)
NOTE: Pursuant to Sec. 71 of RA 10963, otherwise known as Tax Reform Acceleration and Inclusion Act, amending
Sec. 232 of the Tax Code, as amended, in relation to Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 6 – 2001, corporations,
companies or persons whose gross annual sales, earnings, receipts or output exceed P3,000,000 may not
accomplish this form. In lieu thereof, they may file their annual income tax returns accompanied by balance sheets,
profit and loss statement, schedules listing income-producing properties and the corresponding income therefrom,
and other relevant statements duly certified by an independent CPA.
None
Procedures
1. Accomplish BIR Form 1701 AIF in triplicate.

2. Attach the same to BIR Form 1701.
Deadline
Same deadline as BIR Form 1701 - On or before the 15th day of April of each year covering taxable income for
calendar year 2018 and thereafter
Quarterly Income Tax For Individuals, Estates And Trusts Including Those With Mixed Income, i.e.,
Compensation Income and Income from Business and/or Practice of Profession
BIR Form 1701Q - Quarterly Income Tax Return For Individuals, Estates and Trusts

3. Proof of other payment/s made, if applicable
4. Summary Alphalist of Withholding Agents of Income Payments Subjected to Withholding Tax at Source
(SAWT), if applicable
Procedures
1. For eFPS Filer
a. Fill-up applicable fields in the BIR Form No. 1701Q

a. Fill-up applicable fields in the BIR Form No. 1701Q in the downloaded Electronic Bureau of Internal
b. Print the duly accomplished BIR Form No. 1701Q
where you are registered and present the duly accomplished BIR Form 1701Q, together with the required
attachments and your payment.
accomplished BIR Form 1701Q, together with the required attachments and your payment.
e. Receive your copy of the duly stamped and validated tax return and BIR prescribed deposit slip from the
teller of the AABs or Electronic Revenue Official Receipt (eROR) from the Revenue Collection Officer/duly
Authorized City or Municipal Treasurer.
3. For Manual Filer
a. Fill-up the BIR Form No. 1701Q in triplicate copies (Compensation Income need not be reported in the
Quarterly Income Tax Return and is to be declared only on the Annual Income Tax Return).
the BIR and present the duly accomplished BIR Form 1701Q, together with the required attachments.\
c. Receive your copy of the duly stamped and validated form from the RDO.
Deadlines
 May 15 of the current taxable year– for the first quarter

 August 15 of the current taxable year – for the second quarter
 November 15 of the current taxable year – for the third quarter
Annual Income Tax For Corporations And Partnerships
BIR Form 1702 - Annual Income Tax Return (For Corporations and Partnerships)
1. Certificate of Income Payments Not Subjected to Withholding Tax (BIR Form 2304), if applicable
4. Proof of Foreign Tax Credits, if applicable
5. Income tax return previously filed and proof of payment, if amended return is filed for the same taxable year
6. Account Information Form (AIF) or the Certificate of the independent CPA with Audited Financial Statements, if
the gross annual sales, earnings, receipts or output exceed P3,000,000.
7. Proof of prior year’s excess tax credits, if applicable
Procedures
1. For eFPS Filer

a. Fill-up fields in the BIR Form No. 1702 in the downloaded Electronic Bureau of Internal Revenue Form
(eBIRForm) Package
and your payment.
3. For Manual Filer

Deadline
Final Adjustment Return or Annual Income Tax Return - On or before the 15th day of the fourth month following the
close of the taxpayer’s taxable year.
Account Information Form For Corporations And Partnerships
BIR Form 1702 AIF - Account Information Form (For Corporations and Partnerships)
NOTE: Pursuant to Sec. 71 of RA 10963, otherwise known as Tax Reform Acceleration and Inclusion Act, amending
Sec. 232 of the Tax Code, as amended, in relation to Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 6 – 2001, corporations,
companies or persons whose gross annual sales, earnings, receipts or output exceed P3,000,000 may not
accomplish this form. In lieu thereof, they may file their annual income tax returns accompanied by balance sheets,
profit and loss statement, schedules listing income-producing properties and the corresponding income therefrom,
and other relevant statements duly certified by an independent CPA.
None
Procedures
1. Accomplish BIR Form 1702 AIF in triplicate.

2. Attach the same to BIR Form 1702.
Deadline
Same deadline as BIR Form 1702 - On or before the 15th day of the fourth month following the close of the
taxpayer’s taxable year
Quarterly Income Tax For Corporations And Partnerships
BIR Form 1702Q - Quarterly Income Tax Return (For Corporations and Partnerships)
1. Certificate of Creditable Tax Withheld at Source (BIR Form 2307), if applicable\

3. Previously filed return, if an amended return is filed for the same quarter
Procedures
1. For eFPS Filer
a. Fill-up applicable fields in the BIR Form No. 1702Q

a. Fill-up applicable fields in the BIR Form No. 1702Q in the downloaded Electronic Bureau of Internal
b. Print the duly accomplished BIR Form No. 1702Q
where you are registered and present the duly accomplished BIR Form 1702Q, together with the required
attachments and your payment.
accomplished BIR Form 1702Q, together with the required attachments and your payment.
e. \Receive your copy of the duly stamped and validated tax return and BIR prescribed deposit slip from the
teller of the AABs or Electronic Revenue Official Receipt (eROR) from the Revenue Collection Officer/duly
Authorized City or Municipal Treasurer.
3. For Manual Filer
a. Fill-up the BIR Form No. 1702Q in triplicate copies.

the BIR and present the duly accomplished BIR Form 1702Q, together with the required attachments.
c. Receive your copy of the duly stamped and validated form from the RDO.
Deadline
Corporate Quarterly Declaration or Quarterly Income Tax Return - On or before the 60th day following the close of
each of the quarters of the taxable year
Improperly Accumulated Earnings Tax For Corporations
BIR Form 1704 - Improperly Accumulated Earnings Tax Return (For Corporations)
1. Photocopy of Annual Income Tax Return (BIR Form 1702) with Audited Financial Statements and/or Account
Information Form of the covered taxable year duly received by the BIR; and
2. Sworn declaration as to dividends declared taken from the covered year's earnings and the corresponding tax
withheld, if any.
Procedures
1. Fill-up BIR Form 1704 in triplicate.

2. If there is payment:
 Proceed to the nearest Authorized Agent Bank (AAB) of the Revenue District Office where you are
registered and present the duly accomplished BIR Form 1704, together with the required attachments and your
payment.
 In places where there are no AABs, proceed to the Revenue Collection Officer or duly Authorized City or
accomplished BIR Form 1704.
 Receive your copy of the duly stamped and validated form from the teller of the AABs/Revenue Collection
3. If there is no payment:
 Proceed to the Revenue District Office where you are registered and present the duly accomplished BIR
Form 1704, together with the required attachments.
 Receive your copy of the duly stamped and validated form from the RDO representative
Deadline
Within fifteen (15) days after the close of the taxable year.
Annual Income Information Form for General Professional Partnerships
Sec. 55. Returns of General Professional Partnership (Tax Code of 1997, as amended)

Every general professional partnership shall file, in duplicate, a return of its income, except income exempt under
Section 32 (B) of this Title, setting forth the items of gross income and of deductions allowed by this Title, and the
names, Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TIN), addresses and shares of each of the partners.
Income Tax Rates
I. For Individual Citizens and Resident Aliens Earning Purely Compensation Income and Individuals Engaged in
Business and Practice of Profession
A. Graduated Income Tax Rates under Section 24(A)(2) of the Tax Code of 1997, as amended by Republic
Act No. 10963
Amount of Net Taxable Income Rate

Over But Not Over
- P250,000 0%
P250,000 P400,000 20% of the excess over P250,000
P400,000 P800,000 P30,000 + 25% of the excess over P400,000
P800,000 P2,000,000 P130,000 + 30% of the excess over P800,000
P2,000,000 P8,000,000 P490,000 + 32% of the excess over P2,000,000
P8,000,000 P2,410,000 + 35% of the excess over P8,000,000
B. For Purely Self-Employed Individuals and/or Professionals Whose Gross Sales/Receipts and Other Non-
Operating Income Do Not Exceed the VAT Threshold of P3,000,000, the tax shall be, at the taxpayer’s
option:
1. 8% Income Tax on Gross Sales or Gross Receipts in Excess of P250,000 in Lieu of the Graduated
Income Tax Rates and the Percentage Tax; Or
2. Income Tax Based on the Graduated Income Tax Rates
C. For Individuals Earning Both Compensation Income and Income from Business and/or Practice of
Profession, their income taxes shall be:
1. For Income from Compensation: Based on Graduated Income Tax Rates; and
2. For Income from Business and/or Practice of Profession:
i. If the total Gross Sales/Receipts Do Not Exceed VAT Threshold of P3,000,000, the Individual
Taxpayer May Opt to Avail:
a) 8% Income Tax on Gross Sales/Receipts and Other Non-Operating Income in Lieu of the
Graduated Income Tax Rates and the Percentage Tax; Or
b) Income Tax Based on Graduated Income Tax Rates
ii. If the total Gross Sales/Receipts Exceed VAT Threshold of P3,000,000
a) Income Tax Based on Graduated Income Tax Rates
D. On Certain Passive Income of Individual Citizens and Resident Aliens
Passive Income Tax Rate

1. Interest from currency deposits, trust funds and deposit substitutes 20%
2. Royalties (on books as well as literary & musical compositions) 10%
- In general 20%
3. Prizes (P10,000 or less ) Graduated Income
Tax Rates
- Over P10,000 20%
4. Winnings (except from PCSO and Lotto amounting to P10,000 or less ) 20%
- From PCSO and Lotto amounting to P10,000 or less exempt
5. Interest Income from a Depository Bank under the Expanded Foreign Currency 15%
Deposit System
6. Cash and/or Property Dividends received by an individual from a domestic 10%
corporation/ joint stock company/ insurance or mutual fund companies/ Regional
Operating Headquarter of multinational companies
7. Share of an individual in the distributable net income after tax of a partnership 10%
(except GPPs)/ association, a joint account, a joint venture or consortium taxable as
corporation of which he is a member or co-venture
8. Capital gains from sale, exchange or other disposition of real property located in the 6%
Philippines, classified as capital asset
9. Net Capital gains from sale of shares of stock not traded in the stock exchange 15%
10. Interest Income from long-term deposit or investment in the form of savings, Exempt
common or individual trust funds, deposit substitutes, investment management
accounts and other investments evidenced by certificates in such form prescribed by
the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)
Upon pre-termination before the fifth year, there should be imposed on the entire
income from the proceeds of the long-term deposit based on the remaining maturity
thereof:
Holding Period
- Four (4) years to less than five (5) years 5%
- Three (3) years to less than four (4) years 12%
- Less than three (3) years 20%
II. For Non-Resident Aliens Not Engaged in Trade or Business
A. Tax Rate in General – on taxable income from all sources within the same manner as
Philippines individual citizen
and resident alien
individual
B. Certain Passive Income Tax Rates
1. Interest from currency deposits, trust funds and deposit substitutes 20%
2. Royalties (on books as well as literary & musical compositions) 10%
- In general 20%
3. Prizes (P10,000 or less ) Graduated Income
Tax Rates
- Over P10,000 20%
4. Winnings (except from PCSO and Lotto) 20%
- From PCSO and Lotto exempt
5. Cash and/or Property Dividends received from a domestic corporation/ joint stock 20%
company/ insurance/ mutual fund companies/ Regional Operating Headquarter of
multinational companies
6. Share of a non-resident alien individual in the distributable net income after tax of a 20%
partnership (except GPPs) of which he is a partner or from an association, a joint
account, a joint venture or consortium taxable as corporation of which he is a member
or co-venture
7. Interest Income from long-term deposit or investment in the form of savings, Exempt
common or individual trust funds, deposit substitutes, investment management
accounts and other investments evidenced by certificates in such form prescribed by
the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)
Upon pre-termination before the fifth year, there should be imposed on the entire
income from the proceeds of the long-term deposit based on the remaining maturity
thereof:
Holding Period
- Four (4) years to less than five (5) years 5%
- Three (3) years to less than four (4) years 12%
- Less than three (3) years 20%
8. Capital from the sale, exchange or other disposition of real property located in the 6%
Philippines classified as capital asset
9. Net Capital gains from sale of shares of stock not traded in the Stock Exchange
- Not over P100,000 5%
- Any amount in excess of P100,000 10%
III. For Non-resident Aliens Not Engaged in Trade or Business
1. Gross amount of income derived from all sources within the Philippines 25%
2. Capital gains from the exchange or other disposition of real property located in the Philippines 6%
3. Net Capital gains from the sale of shares of stock not traded in the Stock Exchange
- Not Over P100,000 5%
- Any amount in excess of P100,000 10%
IV. For Alien Individuals Employed by Regional Headquarters (RHQ) or Area Headquarters and Regional
Operating Headquarters (ROH) of Multinational Companies, Offshore Banking Units (OBUs), Petroleum
Service Contractor and Subcontractor
On the gross income consisting of salaries, wages, annuities, compensation, Graduated Income
remuneration and other emoluments, such as honoraria and emoluments derived from Tax Rates
the Philippines
V. For General Professional Partnerships
Net Income of the Partnerships 0%
VI. For Domestic Corporations
Rates of Tax on Certain Passive Income of Corporations Tax Rate
1. Interest from currency deposits, trust funds, deposit substitutes and similar 20%
arrangements received by domestic corporations
2. Royalties from sources within the Philippines 20%
3. Interest Income from a Depository Bank under Expanded Foreign Currency Deposit 15%
System
4. Cash and Property Dividends received by a domestic corporation from another 0%
domestic corporation
5. Capital gains from the sale, exchange or other disposition of lands and/or building 6%
6. Net Capital gains from sale of shares of stock not traded in the stock exchange 15%
*Beginning on the 4th year immediately following the year in which such corporation commenced its business
operations, when the minimum corporate income tax is greater than the tax computed using the normal income tax.
VII. For Resident Foreign Corporation
1) a. In General – on taxable income derived from sources within the Philippines 30%
b. Minimum Corporate Income Tax – on gross income 2%
c. Improperly Accumulated Earnings – on improperly accumulated taxable income 10%
2) International Carriers – on gross Philippine billings 2½%
3) Regional Operating Headquarters of Multinational Companies– on taxable income 10%
4.) Regional or Area Headquarters of Multinational Companies exempt
5) Corporation Covered by Special Laws Rate specified
under the
respective special
laws
6) Offshore Banking Units (OBUs) 10%
In general – Income derived by OBUs from foreign currency transactions with non- Exempt
residents, other OBUs, local commercial banks and branches of foreign banks
authorized by BSP
On interest income derived from foreign currency loans granted to residents other 10%
than offshore banking units or local commercial banks, local branches of foreign banks
authorized by BSP to transact business with OBUs
7) Income derived under the Expanded Foreign Currency Deposit System
Interest income derived by a depository bank under the expanded foreign currency 7½%
deposit system.
On Income derived by depository banks under the expanded foreign currency deposit exempt
systems from foreign currency transactions with non-residents, OBUs in the
Philippines, local commercial banks including branches of foreign banks that may be
authorized by BSP
On interest income derived from foreign currency loans granted by depository banks 10%
under the expanded foreign currency deposit systems to residents other than offshore
banking units in the Philippines or other depository banks under the expanded system
8.) Branch Profit Remittances – on total profits applied or earmarked for remittance 15%
without any deduction for the tax component thereof (except those activities which are
registered with the Philippines Economic Zone Authority)
9.) Interest from currency deposits, trust funds, deposit substitutes and similar 20%
arrangements
10. Royalties derived from sources within the Philippines 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is income?
Income means all wealth which flows into the taxpayer other than as a mere return of capital.
2) What is Taxable Income?
Taxable income means the pertinent items of gross income specified in the Tax Code as amended, less the
deductions, if any, authorized for such types of income, by the Tax Code or other special laws.
3) What is Gross Income?
Gross income means all income derived from whatever source.
4) What comprises gross income?
Gross income includes, but is not limited to the following:

 Compensation for services, in whatever form paid, including but not limited to fees, salaries, wages,
commissions and similar items
 Gross income derived from the conduct of trade or business or the exercise of profession
 Gains derived from dealings in property
 Interest
 Rents
 Royalties
 Dividends
 Annuities
 Prizes and winnings
 Pensions
 Partner's distributive share from the net income of the general professional partnerships
5) What are some of the exclusions from gross income?
o Life insurance
o Amount received by insured as return of premium
o Gifts, bequests and devises
o Compensation for injuries or sickness
o Income exempt under treaty
o Retirement benefits, pensions, gratuities, etc.
o Miscellaneous items
 Income derived by foreign government

 Income derived by the government or its political subdivision
 Prizes and awards in sport competition
 Prizes and awards which met the conditions set in the Tax Code
 13th month pay and other benefits not exceeding P90,000
 GSIS, SSS, Medicare and other contributions
 Gains from the sale of bonds, debentures or other certificate of indebtedness with a maturity of
more than five (5) years
 Gains from redemption of shares in mutual fund
6) What are the allowable deductions from gross income?
a) *Optional Standard Deduction - an amount not exceeding 40% of the gross sales/receipts for individuals and
gross income for corporations; or
b) Itemized Deductions which include the following:
- Expenses
- Interest
- Taxes
- Losses
- Bad Debts
- Depreciation
- Depletion of Oil and Gas Wells and Mines
- Charitable Contributions and Other Contributions- Research and Development
- Pension Trusts
* Not allowed to non-resident alien individual
* A General Professional Partnership (GPP) may avail of the OSD only once, either by the GPP or the
partners comprising the partnership
7) Who are not required to file Income Tax returns?

a. An individual earning purely compensation income whose taxable income does not exceed P250,000.00
b. An individual whose income tax has been withheld correctly by his employer, provided that such individual has
only one employer for the taxable year
c. An individual whose sole income has been subjected to final withholding tax or who is exempt from income tax
pursuant to the Tax Code and other special laws.
d. An individual who is a minimum wage earner
e. Those who are qualified under “substituted filing”. However, substituted filing applies only if all of the following
requirements are present:
- the employee received purely compensation income (regardless of amount) during the taxable year;
- the employee received the income from only one employer in the Philippines during the taxable year;
- the amount of tax due from the employee at the end of the year equals the amount of tax withheld by the
employer;
- the employee’s spouse also complies with all 3 conditions stated above;
- the employer files the annual information return (BIR Form No. 1604-CF); and
- the employer issues BIR Form No. 2316 (Oct 2002 ENCS version) to each employee.
8.) Who are exempt from Income Tax?
a. Income from abroad of a non-resident citizen who is:
i. A citizen of the Philippines who establishes to the satisfaction of the Commissioner the fact of his physical
presence abroad with a definite intention to reside therein
ii. A citizen of the Philippines who leaves the Philippines during the taxable year to reside abroad, either as an
immigrant or for employment on a permanent basis
iii. A citizen of the Philippines who works and derives income from abroad and whose employment thereat requires
him to be physically present abroad most of the time during the taxable year
iv. A citizen who has been previously considered as a non-resident citizen and who arrives in the Philippines at any
time during the year to reside permanently in the Philippines will likewise be treated as a non-resident citizen during
the taxable year in which he arrives in the Philippines, with respect to his income derived from sources abroad until
the date of his arrival in the Philippines.
b. Overseas Filipino Worker, including overseas seaman
An individual citizen of the Philippines who is working and deriving income from abroad as an overseas Filipino
worker is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines; provided, that a seaman who is a citizen of the
Philippines and who receives compensation for services rendered abroad as a member of the complement of a
vessel engaged exclusively in international trade will be treated as an overseas Filipino worker.
NOTE: A Filipino employed as Philippine Embassy/Consulate service personnel of the Philippine Embassy/consulate
is not treated as a non-resident citizen; hence, his income is taxable.
c. General Professional Partnership
d. Government Service Insurance System (GSIS)
e. Social Security System (SSS)
f. Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PHIC)

g. Local Water Districts (LWD)
9) What are the procedures in filing Income Tax returns (ITRs)?
a. For “with payment” ITRs (BIR Form Nos. 1700 / 1701 / 1701Q / 1702 / 1702Q / 1704)
File the return in triplicate (two copies for the BIR and one copy for the taxpayer) with the Authorized Agent Bank
(AAB) of the place where taxpayer is registered or required to be registered. In places where there are no AABs, file
the return directly with the Revenue Collection Officer or duly Authorized Treasurer of the city or municipality in which
such person has his legal residence or principal place of business in the Philippines, or if there is none, filing of the
return will be at the Office of the Commissioner.
b. For “no payment” ITRs -- refundable, break-even, exempt and no operation/transaction, including returns to be
paid on 2nd installment and returns paid through a Tax Debit Memo(TDM)
File the return with the concerned Revenue District Office (RDO) where the taxpayer is registered. However, "no
payment" returns filed late shall not be accepted by the RDO but instead, they shall be filed with an Authorized Agent
Bank (AAB) or Collection Officer/Deputized Municipal Treasurer (in places where there are no AABs), for collection
of necessary penalties.
10) How is Income Tax payable of individuals (resident citizens and non-resident citizens) computed?
A. Based on Graduated Income Tax Rate
Gross Income P ___________

Less: Allowable Deductions (Itemized or Optional) ___________
Net Taxable Income P ___________
Multiply by Tax Rate (0% to 35%) ____________
Income Tax Due P ___________
Less: Tax Withheld (per BIR From 2316) ____________
Income Tax Payable P____________
B. Based on Preferential Tax Rate of 8%
i. Taxpayers source of income is purely from self-employment
Gross Sales/Receipts P ___________

Add: Non-operating Income ____________
Gross Taxable Income P ___________
Less: Amount allowed as deduction under Sec. 24 (A)(2)(b) of NIRC, as amended 250,000.00
Net Taxable Income P ___________
Multiply by Tax Rate 8%
Tax Withheld (per BIR From 2307) ____________
Income Tax Payable P ___________
ii. Mixed Income Earner

On Compensation
Total Compensation Income P ___________
Less: Non-taxable Income ____________
13 month pay and other benefits (max)
th
90,000.00
Taxable Compensation Income P ----------------
Multiply by Tax Rate (0% to 35%) ____________
Tax Due on Compensation P ___________
On Business Income
Gross Sales/Receipts P ___________
Add: Non-operating Income ____________
Taxable Business Income P ___________
Multiply by Tax Rate 8%
Tax Due on Business Income P ___________
Total Income Tax Due (Compensation + Business) P ___________

Tax Withheld (per BIR From 2316/2307) ____________
Income Tax Payable P ___________
11) How is Income Tax Paid?
A. Through withholding
a. Individual Payee: Rate

If the gross annual business or professional income did not exceed 5%
P3,000,000.00
If the gross annual business or professional income is more than P3,000,000.00 10%
b. Non-individual Payee Rate
If the gross annual business or professional income did not exceed P720,000.00 10%
If the gross annual business or professional income is more than P720,000.00 15%
B. Pay the balance as you file the tax return, computed as follows:

Less: Withholding Tax ___________
Net Income Tax Due* P ___________
*Note: When the tax due exceeds P2,000.00, the taxpayer may elect to pay in two equal installments, the first
installment to shall be paid at the time the return is filed and the second installment on or before October 15 following
the close of the calendar year to the Authorized Agent Bank (AAB) within the jurisdiction of the Revenue District
Office (RDO) where the taxpayer is registered
12) Is the Minimum Corporate Income Tax (MCIT) an addition to the regular or normal income tax?
No, the MCIT is not an additional tax. An MCIT of 2% of the gross income as of the end of taxable year (whether
calendar or fiscal year, depending on the accounting period employed) is imposed on a corporation taxable under
Title II of the Tax Code, as amended, beginning on the 4th taxable year immediately following the taxable year in
which such corporation commenced its business operations when the MCIT is greater than the regular income tax.
The MCIT is compared with the regular income tax, which is due from a corporation. If the regular income is higher
than the MCIT, then the corporation does not pay the MCIT but the amount of the regular income tax.
13) Who are covered by MCIT?
The MCIT covers domestic and resident foreign corporations which are subject to the regular income tax. The term
“regular income tax” refers to the regular income tax rates under the Tax Code. Thus, corporations which are subject
to a special corporate tax or to preferential rates under special laws do not fall within the coverage of the MCIT.
For corporations whose operations or activities are partly covered by the regular income tax and partly covered by
the preferential rate under special law, the MCIT shall apply the regular income tax rate on its operations not covered
by the tax incentives. Newly established corporations or firms which are on their first 3 years of operations are not
covered by the MCIT.
14) When does a corporation start to be covered by the MCIT?
A corporation starts to be covered by the MCIT on the 4th year following the year of the commencement of its
business operations. The period of reckoning which is the start of its business operations is the year when the
corporation was registered with the BIR. This rule will apply regardless of whether the corporation is using the
calendar year or fiscal year as its taxable year.
15) When is the MCIT reported and paid? Is it quarterly?
The MCIT is paid on an annual basis and quarterly basis. The rules are governed by Revenue Regulations No. 12-
2007.
16) How is MCIT computed?
The MCIT is 2% of the gross income of the corporation at the end of the taxable year.
The computation and the payment of MCIT, shall likewise apply at the time of filing the quarterly corporate income
tax as prescribed under Section 75 and Section 77 of the Tax Code, as amended. Thus, in the computation of the
tax due for the taxable quarter, if the computed quarterly MCIT is higher than the quarterly normal income tax, the tax
due to be paid for such taxable quarter at the time of filing the quarterly income tax return shall be the MCIT which is
two percent (2%) of the gross income as of the end of the taxable quarter.
“Gross income” means gross sales less sales returns, discounts and cost of goods sold. Passive income, which have
been subject to a final tax at source do not form part of gross income for purposes of computing the MCIT.
Cost of goods sold includes all business expenses directly incurred to produce the merchandise to bring them to their
present location and use.
For trading or merchandising concern, cost of goods sold means the invoice cost of goods sold, plus import duties,
freight in transporting the goods to the place where the goods are actually sold, including insurance while the goods
are in transit.
For a manufacturing concern, cost of goods manufactured and sold means all costs of production of finished goods
such as raw materials used, direct labor and manufacturing overhead, freight cost, insurance premiums and other
costs incurred to bring the raw materials to the factory or warehouse.
For sale of services, gross income means gross receipts less discounts and cost of services which cover all direct
costs and expenses necessarily incurred to provide the services required by the customers and clients including:
o Salaries and employees benefits of personnel, consultants and specialists directly

rendering the service;
o Cost of facilities directly utilized in providing the service such as depreciation or rental of
equipment used;
o Cost of supplies
Interest Expense is not included as part of cost of service, except in the case of banks and other financial institutions.
“Gross Receipts” means amounts actually or constructively received during the taxable year. However, for taxpayers
employing the accrual basis of accounting, it means amounts earned as gross income.
17) What is the carry forward provision under the MCIT?
Any excess of the MCIT over the normal income tax may be carried forward and credited against the normal income
tax for the three (3) immediately succeeding taxable years.
18) How would the MCIT be recorded for accounting purposes?
Any amount paid as excess minimum corporate income tax should be recorded in the corporation’s books as an
asset under account title “Deferred charges-MCIT”
19) How long can we amend our income tax return?
There is no prescription period for amending the return. When the taxpayer has been issued a Letter of Authority, he
can no longer amend the return.
20) Can a benefactor of a senior citizen claim him/her as additional dependent in addition to his/her 3 qualified
dependent children at Php25,000 each?
No, pursuant to Revenue Regulations 2-94, the benefactor of a senior citizen cannot claim the additional exemption.
Further, additional exemptions of individual taxpayers are removed under RA 10963 (Tax Reform for Acceleration
and Inclusion).

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Income Tax Description

Who are Required to File Income Tax Returns?

 Corporations including partnerships, no matter how created or organized.

1. Certificate of Income Tax Withheld on Compensation (BIR Form 2316)

1. For Electronic Filing and Payment System (eFPS) Filer

a. Fill-up applicable fields in the BIR Form No. 1700

2. For Non-eFPS Filer\

3. For Manual Filer

a. Fill-up the BIR Form No. 1700 in triplicate copies.

Annual Income Tax For Individuals, Estates, and Trusts

1. Certificate of Income Tax Withheld on Compensation (BIR Form 2316), if applicable

1. For eFPS Filer

a. Fill-up applicable fields in the BIR Form No. 1701

2. For Non-eFPS Filer

3. For Manual Filer

a. Fill-up the BIR Form No. 1701 in triplicate copies.

1. Accomplish BIR Form 1701 AIF in triplicate.

1. Certificate of Creditable Tax Withheld at Source (BIR Form 2307), if applicable

1. For eFPS Filer

a. Fill-up applicable fields in the BIR Form No. 1701Q

2. For Non-eFPS Filer

3. For Manual Filer

 May 15 of the current taxable year– for the first quarter

1. For eFPS Filer

a. Fill-up applicable fields in the BIR Form No. 1702

2. For Non-eFPS Filer

3. For Manual Filer

a. Fill-up the BIR Form No. 1702 in triplicate copies.

Account Information Form For Corporations And Partnerships

1. Accomplish BIR Form 1702 AIF in triplicate.

Quarterly Income Tax For Corporations And Partnerships

1. Certificate of Creditable Tax Withheld at Source (BIR Form 2307), if applicable\

1. For eFPS Filer

a. Fill-up applicable fields in the BIR Form No. 1702Q

2. For Non-eFPS Filer

a. Fill-up the BIR Form No. 1702Q in triplicate copies.

Improperly Accumulated Earnings Tax For Corporations

1. Fill-up BIR Form 1704 in triplicate.

Annual Income Information Form for General Professional Partnerships

Sec. 55. Returns of General Professional Partnership (Tax Code of 1997, as amended)

Amount of Net Taxable Income Rate

ii. If the total Gross Sales/Receipts Exceed VAT Threshold of P3,000,000

a) Income Tax Based on Graduated Income Tax Rates

D. On Certain Passive Income of Individual Citizens and Resident Aliens

Passive Income Tax Rate

II. For Non-Resident Aliens Not Engaged in Trade or Business

III. For Non-resident Aliens Not Engaged in Trade or Business

V. For General Professional Partnerships

Net Income of the Partnerships 0%

VI. For Domestic Corporations

Rates of Tax on Certain Passive Income of Corporations Tax Rate

Frequently Asked Questions

2) What is Taxable Income?

3) What is Gross Income?

Gross income means all income derived from whatever source.

4) What comprises gross income?

Gross income includes, but is not limited to the following:

5) What are some of the exclusions from gross income?

 Income derived by foreign government

6) What are the allowable deductions from gross income?

b) Itemized Deductions which include the following:

7) Who are not required to file Income Tax returns?

d. An individual who is a minimum wage earner

8.) Who are exempt from Income Tax?