During my CPD seminar over the weekend, the lecturer gave advice that wasn’t entirely accurate, so I’m addressing it here. An attendee...

Previously, taxpayers faced a 25% penalty if they paid taxes at the wrong Authorized Agent Bank (AAB) or Revenue District Office (RDO)....

Did you know that Documentary Stamp Tax for real estate transactions is NOT 1.5%. Many people are unaware that the Documentary Stamp Tax...

Does My Ex-Wife Need to Sign? (For Separated but Legally Married Spouses) One common question we receive is: Does my ex-wife need to...

Why is Capital Gains Tax Based on the Full Contract Price Instead of the Actual Gain? From time to time, foreign clients selling...

Here’s a continuation of yesterday’s post: Frequently Asked Questions regarding Capital Gains Tax Exemption. For simplicity, let's refer...

Understanding the Process The law allows an individual to claim CGT exemption when selling their primary residence (PR) and using the...

In 1972, former Senator Ernesto Maceda recognized the need to protect real estate buyers and introduced the "Realty Installment Buyer...

The History of Ayala Alabang In the 1960s, after successfully developing Makati, the Ayala family sought new ventures in property...

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto proposed revisions to the Senate's Passive Income and Financial Intermediary Taxation Act (PIFITA). His...