Rappler's latest stories on taxation
France makes proposals to U.S. to resolve tech tax row
'There are possibilities available, we are working with (US Treasury Secretary) Steven Mnuchin. I made several proposals to him,' French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire says
[ANALYSIS | Point of Law] A correct move for our stock market?
The proposed Passive Income and Financial Intermediary Taxation Act appears unsound, and Congress may want to rethink it before it's too late
U.S. tech industry cool on Trump deal on France digital tax
France's levy has been criticized in Washington for departing from precedent on taxing revenue instead of profits and for targeting a narrow group of companies
Facebook to pay $114M in Italian fiscal accord
Italy has already drawn similar agreements from Amazon, Apple and Google, joining EU neighbours seeking a bigger tax take from multinationals previously able to use tax loopholes
[OPINION] Higher inflation: Is TRAIN to blame? (Part 2)
Higher inflation, coupled with the forthcoming 2019 midterm election, has suddenly turned TRAIN into a political hot potato
[OPINION] Higher inflation: Is TRAIN to blame? (Part 1)
In these tough times, government officials must be wary of populist policies that could make matters worse. They should also avoid making callous remarks that tend to belittle the poor and add insult to their economic injury.
Taxes key in war on 'lifestyle' disease – health experts
In half-a-dozen studies in The Lancet, experts detail the link between poverty and non-communicable diseases and make the case for consumer taxes opposed by industry and many politicians
Christian leaders close church at Jesus's burial site in tax dispute
(2nd UPDATE) Christian leaders are angered over attempts by Israeli authorities in Jerusalem to enforce tax collection on church property they consider commercial, saying exemptions only apply to places of worship or religious teaching
Senate OKs treaties vs double taxation with Mexico, Thailand, Sri Lanka
The Senate also concurs in the ratification of the agreement establishing the ASEAN+3 (Japan, South Korea, China) Macroeconomic Research Office or AMRO
Singapore to impose carbon tax from 2019
The tax will be levied on all facilities producing 25,000 tons or more of greenhouse gas emissions a year
'Paradise Papers' reveal offshore deals of Apple, Nike, Lewis Hamilton
They are the latest disclosures from a trove of documents released by the US-based International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) concerning secretive offshore deals that have proved deeply embarrassing
[OPINION] Tax after death
Usually, the heirs realize the need to pay the estate tax after years or even decades have passed from a person's death
Tax rollout delayed to November 2 as U.S. Congress braces for overhaul
The delay in the unveiling of the Donald Trump-backed tax overhaul signals potential trouble ahead
Gulf states say goodbye to tax-free reputation
The 6 states are now taking austerity measures a step further with the plan to introduce value-added tax, ending their decades-old reputation for being tax havens
Is tax on volume-based, sugar-sweetened drinks good for our nutrition?
While the proposed tax targets obesity and overweight it risks hurting those already susceptible to malnutrition
Duterte warns miners: Spend on rehab 'or I'll tax you to death'
In his second State of the Nation Address President Rodrigo Duterte warns all mining operations and contractors to refrain from the unbridled and irresponsible destruction of our watersheds forests and aquatic resources
Duterte gov't wants more large taxpayers in 2017
This is to help achieve the BIR s tax collection target of P1 152 trillion from the country s largest taxpayers this year
Duterte regains momentum in peace talks; is there still hope?
Despite the President s announcement of an end of negotiations my bet is that it will continue
India to halve basic rate of income tax – minister
UPDATED Finance Minister Jaitley: I propose to reduce existing rate for income to 5 from 10
Quimbo: Political will in drug war should also be applied in taxation
Deputy Speaker Miro Quimbo says taxation just like the war on drugs is an issue of corruption that the government is capable of addressing
Soon: Tax incentives for those who help Filipino Olympic medalists
A House bill seeks to give tax exemptions and deductions for individuals and corporations who give donations grants and more to Filipino Olympic medalists
Trump firm on agenda but says Americans have nothing to fear
US President elect Donald Trump vows to move aggressively on a conservative agenda but also sought to reassure worried Americans they have nothing to fear from his presidency
Indian business leaders hail landmark tax reform
UPDATED The main rate of the Goods and Services Tax GST is still a topic for debate but business leaders are optimistic it will boost India s economy
SONA 2016: Lawmakers happy Duterte supports their bills
UPDATED Some lawmakers have filed bills on tax reform passport validity and universal health care even before President Rodrigo Duterte mentions them in his SONA
Spend for growth, OECD urges governments
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development says there is an urgent need for governments to ramp up spending
Cagayan de Oro mayoral bets: Where they stand on issues
Incumbent Mayor Oscar Moreno former city mayor Vicente Emano and lawmaker Rufus Rodriguez trade barbs over how they would run the city if they win the elections
BIR-audited taxpayers 'just being harassed' – tax expert
Reforming the Bureau of Internal Revenue and overhauling the 19 year old tax system is a challenge for the next administration says tax reform advocate Mon Abrea
Tax cuts as campaign promise? Overhaul tax system, economists say
While two presidential candidates promise outright tax exemptions economists say a comprehensive overhaul is more sustainable and feasible
Plans and promises: Presidential bets on taxation
Two candidates have made outright promises to exempt low income earners from paying income taxes while the rest say they re open to reviewing the tax code
Belgica: Lower income tax rate to 10%, scrap VAT
Senatorial candidate Greco Belgica says that if taxes are lowered then people will have more money and will no longer need free services from government
Appeals court junks Philippine Heart Center's tax exemption bid
This is despite the hospital s argument that if the facility is seized by the Quezon City government the operations of the hospital might be left to untrained hands
EU targets corporate tax avoidance as anger over Google spreads
The news comes as the British government unleashes a storm of criticism for accepting too little tax from Google and as Italy demands hundreds of millions in euros in back taxes from US based Internet giant
Lower income tax rates? Aquino 'not convinced' it's good idea
UPDATED President Benigno Aquino III says the proposal to raise VAT in exchange for lowering income tax levels will not benefit the majority
BIR extends deadline for e-filing of tax returns to June 15
The extension only applies to the electronic filing but the deadline for manual filing remains April 15 says Kim Henares
Singapore raises taxes on rich to fund rising social spending
The marginal personal income tax rate for those earning above SG 320 000 256 000 a year will rise to 22 next year from the current 20
Unlock fiscal space to drive inclusive growth
Creating the fiscal space for productive and countercyclical spending can help developing countries in the Asia Pacific region move towards implementing the G20 global growth compact adopted last year
Is the Filipino middle class over-taxed?
If the middle class feels the heavy weight of taxation does the evidence bear this out?
Missed the tax filing deadline? Here are the penalties
In general late filers pay 25 of tax due plus 20 interest per annum and a compromise penalty
Who are exempted from filing income tax returns?
A list of employed and self employed individuals who do not have to brave long lines on April 15 to submit ITRs
Palace: Late tax filers face penalties
The government s reminder comes a few days before the April 15 deadline of the filing of income tax returns
Gov't reminds public of April 15 ITR filing deadline
April 15 which falls on Holy Tuesday is the deadline for filing of income tax returns for professionals and other self employed individuals
Self-employed: What to consider in filing your tax return
Did you just resign from your job to start your own business or do freelance work? Here are things you need when filing and paying your own taxes
Self-employed: How to register with BIR
BIR mandates the following requirements and procedures for self employed individuals and professionals who are yet to register for tax filing
Doctor-patient consultation
Examine your conscience to diagnose what really touched a nerve Refresh your memory on the Hippocratic oath as often as needed
The taxes we pay
Know the types of national and local taxes we have in the Philippines
BIR launches new ad vs doctors
Around 36 9 of registered taxpayer doctors in Cebu and Davao declared less income tax dues than that of a public school teacher
OECD delivers new global standard to target tax cheats
The measures proposed involve countries obtaining information from their financial institutions and exchanging the details automatically with other jurisdictions on an annual basis
Swiss banks scrambling to meet US deadline on bank secrecy
Swiss banks have until the end of the year to decide whether to fess up to potential wrong doing and hand over their files to US authorities or take their chances outside the program
Australia PM moves to repeal climate tax
Tony Abbott moves to abolish a carbon tax designed to combat climate change
