At present, we read on papers the many faces of financial crisis, budget deficit, failure to meet collection target, and the likes. Philippines in on a budgetary system where collections and expenditures are budgeted ahead. Expenditure is quite easy to meet as they simply spend on many things and in many ways, while collection [...]

Republic Act No. 9593 otherwise known as “Tourism Act of 2009” was approved into law on May 12, 2009. This declares Philippine Tourism as an indispensable element of the national economy and an industry of national interest and importance. More importantly is the creation of the so-called Tourism Economic Zones (TEZ) somewhat similar to that of Philippine Economic Zones (PEZA under RA No. 7916), and Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA under RA No. 7227) Ecozones.

Regional Operating Headquarters (ROHQ) (Section 2(3), RA No. 8756) means a foreign business entity which is allowed to derive income in the Philippines by performing certain qualifying services to its affiliates, subsidiaries or branches in the Philippines, in the Asia-Pacific Region and in other foreign markets. It is a special entity allowed in the Philippines that is entitled to certain incentives and privileges. Find out its features, implications, and taxability.

At present, doing business is a bit an inch of perfection, if not a mastery of craft, in order to maximize the use of its finances for success. Many promising undertakings could be made on the funds wasted on penalties. Sometimes, no matter how and what measures are employed not to overlook some reportorial requirements, that they simply occurs unnoticed. This may prove that, sometimes, simple errors are big headaches in business. The question is why these penalties have to be imposed, even on honest mistakes and simple inadvertence?

Realty business, nowadays, are even becoming more aggressive and sophisticated with the advent of technological advancements on design and marketing their products. Tax implication of real property disposition basically depends on its classification for tax purposes: ordinary asset or capital asset. To determine for tax savings, the author suggest that a proper study be made as there could be some tax minimization schemes that may help legally reduce tax dues.

In general, allowances and other form of compensation income, are taxable, irregardless of how they are called. However, there are noted exceptions on this rule by virtue of a law or a regulations. For sure, they will make employees happier because no withholding tax on compensation will be deducted from their salaries.