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About Tax Assist PH
Ideally, tax system rules should be as simple as they should be. The administrative expenses of collecting taxes would be minimized, and taxpayers would have an easier time understanding their obligations and complying with the law. However, in reality, the Philippine tax system remains complex and burdensome. In fact, the Philippines ranked 127 out of…
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How to Know Your TIN Number Online in the Philippines (2026 Guide)
For many taxpayers, the real issue is not filing taxes—it’s something more basic: “How to know your TIN number online?” It’s a simple question, but one that causes real delays. Whether you are starting a new job, preparing your 2025 Annual Income Tax Return in 2026, or managing rental income, your Tax Identification Number (TIN)…
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Are Condo Rentals Subject to Income Tax in the Philippines? A Practical Guide for Property Owners
Owning a condominium and renting it out can be a profitable source of income, especially for overseas Filipinos and investors. However, rental income is not exempt from tax obligations in the Philippines. The Bureau of Internal Revenue (organization, Philippines) requires property owners to declare rental earnings and comply with applicable tax laws. If you are…
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Real Property Tax in the Philippines: What Overseas Condo Owners Must Understand Now
With real estate prices rising and overseas work opportunities expanding, more Filipinos abroad are earning rental income from properties back home. A lovely condo bought for investment can quickly turn into a compliance issue when you receive a formal letter notifying you that you must register your property with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).…
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Paghahanda ng 2025 Annual Income Tax Return: Gabay para sa mga Self‑Employed na Indibidwal sa Pilipinas
Para sa maraming Pilipino, lalo na sa mga self‑employed, freelancers, o may maliliit na negosyo, ang pagsisimula ng bagong taon ay hindi lamang tungkol sa bagong oportunidad—ito rin ang simula ng season para ihanda ang Annual Income Tax Return (AITR) para sa 2025. Bagaman maaaring tila malayo na ang nakaraang taon ng buwis, ang maagang…
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Preparing Your Annual Income Tax Return for 2025: A Guide for Self‑Employed Individuals in the Philippines
For many Filipinos, especially those who are self‑employed, freelancers, or running small businesses, the start of a new year signals more than new opportunities—it marks the season to prepare the Annual Income Tax Return for 2025. Although taxes for the previous year may feel like a distant memory, preparing the return early in January 2026…
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Christmas Bonus Taxes in the Philippines: What Employees and Freelancers Need to Know
Every December, Filipinos look forward to two things: the holidays and the extra income that usually comes with them. Whether it’s a 13th-month pay, a performance bonus, or a holiday incentive, year-end earnings can feel like a reward for surviving another year of work. But with extra income comes a familiar question: Is my Christmas…
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How to Compute Withholding Tax: A Practical Guide for Filipino Freelancers
For many Filipino freelancers, the first encounter with taxes often arrives not through a BIR form, but through confusion.One day, a client pays you less than your invoice and casually explains, “We deducted withholding tax.” The next question is always the same: How does this work? And eventually: How does this affect my income tax…
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Why ITR Is Required for Visa: Gabay para sa Freelancers, Online Sellers, at Digital Entrepreneurs
Nakuha mo na ang dream freelance project sa ibang bansa, nare-rent mo na ang iyong unang Airbnb property, o nakapag-sign ng virtual assistant contract para sa international client — at biglang dumating ang oras ng visa requirements. Sa dami ng forms at dokumento, isang bagay ang agad na namumukod-tangi: ang Income Tax Return o ITR.…
