Sense & Taxability
Sense & Taxability is the official knowledge publication of UHY M.L. Aguirre & Co., CPAs, dedicated to making Philippine taxation, accounting, auditing, and regulatory compliance more understandable and practical for businesses, professionals, and taxpayers.
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CTA Decision Sheds Light on Key Pitfalls in VAT Refund Claims
Recent developments in tax jurisprudence highlight important considerations for taxpayers seeking refunds or tax credits of excess and unutilized input VAT attributable to zero-rated sales. These developments are consistent with established jurisprudence recognizing the evidentiary and procedural requirements governing VAT refund claims, including Atlas Consolidated Mining and Development Corporation v.

From Receipts to Returns: The VAT Impact of Reimbursements and Advances
Reimbursements and Advances: What’s the Difference? In a typical business setup, reimbursements and advances occur to ensure smooth operations while balancing convenience and accountability. Reimbursements usually happen after an employee incurs a business-related expense personally, covering costs such as travel, meals, office supplies, or client entertainment which are commonly immaterial

Where Should You Pay? Navigating the Proper Situs of Local Business Taxes
For businesses operating across multiple locations in the Philippines, one of the most frequently misunderstood, and often contested, issue in local taxation is the proper situs of local business taxes (LBT). While national taxes are generally governed by uniform rules, LBT is imposed and administered by local government units (LGUs),