ATRIGs required before the release of imported automobiles from Customs

23 Mar 2016

All imported automobiles released from customs custody after March 31, 2016 without required Authority to Release Imported Goods (ATRIGs) may be detained, and if warranted, shall be subject to seizure. In the transition, those that were released without securing ATRIGs may still apply until March 31, 2016 with the Excise LT Regulatory Division (ELTRD) and pay any unpaid excise tax and VAT, subject to 50% surcharge and 20% interest for late payment. An ATRIG is an authority issued by the BIR, addressed to the Commissioner of Customs, allowing the release of imported goods from customs custody upon payment of applicable taxes, or proof of exemption from payment thereof, whichever is applicable.

Availability of version 6.0 of eBIRForms package and other reminders

23 Mar 2016

The latest version may be downloaded from the following sites: 1. www.knowyourtaxes.ph; 2. www.dof.gov.ph 3. Dropbox using this link: http://goo.gl/UCr8XS; 4. Direct link: http://ftp.pregi.net/bir/ebirforms_package_v6.0.zip; or 5. www.bir.gov.ph Modification of the new package includes: a. one-click submission of Tax Returns; and b. reduced package size for easier downloading Filing procedures: 1. eFPS Taxpayers                     a. annual income tax returns and excise tax returns: prepare using the offline package and submit to eFPS by clicking the SUBMIT/FINAL COPY button.           b. other returns: file using the online eFPS. Payments shall be made online through eFPS facility. 2. Non-eFPS Taxpayers: tax returns shall be prepared thrugh eBIRForms, printed and payment be made through Authorized Agent Banks (AABs), Revenue Collection Officer (RCOs), or GCASH 3. Schedules and manual attachments, duly signed printed efiled return and printed system-generated confirmation receipt shall be shall be submitted by the taxpayer within 15 days after filing of the return to the concerned LT Office/RDO.  4. Summary Alphalist of Withholding Tax (SAWT) shall be emailed to esubmission@bir.gov.ph

Protocol amending RP- New Zealand tax treaty

23 Mar 2016

The definition of "royalties" under Article 12 has also been expanded to cover the supply of any assistance that is ancillary and subsidiary to, and is furnished as a means of enabling the application or enjoyment of, the property or right, equipment, or knowledge/information. In case of transfer pricing adjustments in one jurisdiction, Article 9 on Associated Enterprises now provides for appropriate adjustment to the amount of the tax charged in other jurisdiction, subject to certain conditions.   New Zealand resident income earner or an authorized representative should file a duly accomplished BIR Form No. 0901 (Application for Relief from Double Taxation) together with required documents to the International Tax Affairs Division (ITAD) National Office to effect the treaty rates.

BOA Resolution No. 3 requiring an accredited CPA to certify the preparation of FS

04 Mar 2016

The BIR circularized Board of Accountancy (BOA) Resolution No. 3, s of 2016 entitled “Requiring…..”.   Among others, the Resolution requires that annual FS of companies who have gross sales exceeding P10 million should be accompanied by a “Certificate on the Preparation of Financial Statement and Notes to the Financial Statements”.  

AABs open on March 19 and April 02 to accept tax payments

04 Mar 2016

Authorized Agent Banks (AABs) will observe regular banking days on March 19 and April 02 for purposes of accepting tax payments. This is in lieu of March 26 and April 9 which are non-working holidays (Black Saturday and Araw ng Kagitingan),