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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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What You Need To Know About The BIR Registration Seal Badge
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 38-2026, introducing new compliance requirements for businesses with an online presence. This advisory outlines the key provisions and implications for taxpayers engaged in e-commerce, digital services, and online content creation. Key Highlights of RMC No. 38-2026 Mandatory

The Law in Numbers: Quantifying the Impact of Increased De Minimis Benefits
In the Philippines, the true measure of wealth lies not in gross income but in disposable income—the amount left after taxes and mandatory contributions. As one maxim reminds us, “A penny saved is worth two pennies earned, after taxes.” For compensation-income earners, statutory deductions such as withholding tax on compensation

RMC No. 030-2026: Extension of Deadline for Filing of 2025 Annual Income Tax Returns
Filing for Income Tax Returns Is Extended Pursuant to Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 030-2026, the Bureau of Internal Revenue has extended the deadline for the filing of the 2025 Annual Income Tax Returns (AITR), payment of the corresponding taxes due, and submission of required attachments from 15 April 2026