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Will a P20 sugar tax make Filipinos healthier?

If the government wants Filipinos to consume less sugar, why tax beverages by the liter…

PH eyeing to end tax break on low-cost imports

The Department of Finance (DOF) is studying the possible removal of the tax exemption on…

SRA backs higher tax on drinks with artificial sweeteners

The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has pushed for the restructuring of the excise on sweetened…

DOF stands pat on BIR, BOC collection targets

The Department of Finance (DOF) sees no need yet to revisit the government’s tax revenue…

Why wealth taxes can help tame inflation

Inflation has surged, and the pain is clearest at the market stall. The current episode…

BIR to roll out 6 digital projects in 2027

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has lined up six projects for rollout or implementation…

BIZ BUZZ: Taxpayers, beware

As if stolen taxes weren’t painful enough already, taxpayers now have to worry about their…

BIR imposes 2% withholding tax on electricity sales

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has imposed a 2-percent withholding tax on payments to…

Tax take falls short of H1 goal

Tax collections in the first semester fell short of the government’s target by P16.6 billion…

BIR requires use of improved stamp system

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has given taxpayers until the end of the year…