The “Ease of Paying Taxes Act” (Rep. Act No. 11956), signed by Pres. Marcos, Jr. in January 2024, streamlines tax administration in the Philippines, particularly for real estate transactions. It categorizes taxpayers, simplifies filing, and promotes online compliance, aiming to reduce confusion, encourage tax compliance, and facilitate property transactions.
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How to Legally Not Pay VAT for the Ordinary Asset of a Corporation?
A common estate planning tool in the 1990s, real properties registered in the name of Family Holding Corporations are typically considered ordinary assets by the BIR. But, if the deal can be structured where the buyer will purchase the shares of the single-asset family corporation then the payment of VAT can be dispensed with altogether.
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