Paying Taxes with Credit, Debit, or Prepaid Cards in the Philippines: What You Need to Know Under RR No. 3-2016

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) of the Philippines has taken a significant step toward digital convenience with the issuance of Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 3-2016, allowing the voluntary payment of taxes using credit, debit, and prepaid cards. This regulation offers flexibility and modernizes the tax payment process, but also outlines strict guidelines to ensure […]

Is Service Charge Due to Employees Taxable in the Philippines?

In the Philippines, service charges collected by establishments such as hotels and restaurants are considered part of the cost of the food, goods, or services ordered by customers. Under Republic Act No. 11360, which amended Article 96 of the Labor Code, these charges must be fully and equally distributed among covered rank-and-file employees — excluding […]