BIR lifts suspension of some June 2016 issuances

26 Jul 2016

This Tax Alert is issued to inform all concerned that suspension of some revenue issuances as promulgated under Section 69-2016 is now partially lifted. The following issuances, among others, are now in effect: Issuance Number Title/Description of issuance REVENUE MEMORANDUM ORDERS (RMO) RMO No. 22-2016 Prescribing the policies and procedures for the Issuance of electronic Certificate Authorizing Registration (eCAR) http://www.grantthornton.com.ph/newsroom/technical-alerts/tax-alert/2016/Certificate-of-authorizing-registration-be-issued-only-through-electronic-system/ RMO No. 28- 2016 Authorizing the policies, guidelines and procedures in implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the Home Development Mutual Funds and the BIR in electronic filing of tax returns thru eBIR Forms and issuance of eCAR RMO No. 30- 2016 Prescribing guidelines, policies and procedures for replacement of spoiled/bad order and factory defected internal revenue stamps under the Internal Revenue Stamps Integrated System (IRSIS) RMO No. 31- 2016 Amends RMO No. 13-2014 particularly on the public auction sale of absolutely forfeited and seized properties RMO No. 32- 2016 Further clarifying and amending certain policies, guidelines and procedures in the issuance of importer/broker clearance certificates relative to the accreditation as importer/customs broker RMO No. 33- 2016 Prescribing uniform procedures for the implementation of Internal Revenue Stamp Integrated System (IRSIS) RMO No. 34- 2016 Amending the prescribed format for the Notice of Denial that shall be prepared by concerned Regional Offices relative to Applications for Compromise Settlement and/or Abatement of Penalties

Clarifications on issues regarding RMC 70-2016

22 Jul 2016

This Tax Alert is issued to clarify certain issued regarding RMC 7-2016 providing that all field audit and other operations of the BIR are suspended until further notice. The following are NOT SUSPENDED. 1. Audit of cases where there are deadlines imposed by law, such as processing of claims for refund. 2. Service of Assessment Notices (PAN, FAN, FLD, FDDA) for TY 2013 and prior years and Assessment Notices that have been signed as of June 30, 2016. 3. Processing of complaints by taxpayers/informers, which should be done under the "No contact with taxpayer" policy. 4. Sending of notices/reminders/follow-ups to stop-filer cases. 5. Issuance of collections letters, notice of seizure/levy for enforcement of collection of delinquent accounts. 6. Sending of letters to third parties (e. LRA, LTO, RD, Local Assessment office) for verification of property holdings of delinquent taxpayers. 7. Field audit and examinations for cases prescribing on or before Oct 31, 2016: • LOA covering all taxes for TY 2013 and prior years • LOA covering specific tax types prescribing on or before oct 31, prescriptive period reckoned depending on the tax types The following are SUSPENDED: 1. Implementation of Mission Orders issued prior to July 1, 2016

Streamlined processing of CARs and tax clearance

19 Jul 2016

This Tax Alert is issued to inform all concerned that processing of Certificate Authorizing Registration (CAR) and tax clearance applications should comply with the timelines prescribed in the regulations. RMO 41-2016 reiterates that CARs shall be issued within five (5) days from the submission of complete documentary requirements pursuant to the provisions of RMC 39-2015 (Updated BIR Citizens Charter as Consolidated). This refer to CARs covering transactions on sale of real property, transfer or assignment of shares of stock traded in the stock exchange, transfers subject to donor's tax, estate tax and other taxes including the related documentary stamp tax. RMC 74-2016 streamlines requirements of tax clearance which shall be processed and released within two (2) working days from the submission of the following documents:

Potential financial reporting implications of 'Brexit'

06 Jul 2016

On June 23, 2016, the United Kingdom (UK) voted to leave the European Union (EU). This Accounting Alert addresses some of the possible financial reporting implications of that decision. The issues discussed are potentially relevant to all entities, although they are likely to be particularly significant for entities operating in the UK and the rest of Europe. On June 23, 2016, the United Kingdom (UK) voted to leave the European Union (EU). This Accounting Alert addresses some of the possible financial reporting implications of that decision. The issues discussed are potentially relevant to all entities, although they are likely to be particularly significant for entities operating in the UK and the rest of Europe.

New BIR Commissioner suspends effectivity of recent issuances and audit activities; Revokes RMOs on transfer of properties

01 Jul 2016

This Tax Alert is issued to inform all concerned that the new BIR Commissioner has suspended the effectivity of revenue issuances issued within June 1-30, 2016, alongside audit activities by the BIR until further notice. Revenue Memorandum Order Nos. 24 on 25 which requires determination of financial capacity in transfers of properties have been revoked effective immediately.