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What does uniformity in taxation imply?

  • Taxable articles of the same class shall be taxed at the same rate. (correct)
  • All properties must be taxed at different rates based on location.
  • Employment income should be taxed at a fixed rate regardless of income levels.
  • Tax rates can vary significantly between different classes of taxable items.

    • Which principle is the cornerstone of equity in taxation?

  • A taxpayer’s ability to pay. (correct)
  • Tax rates that are negatively correlated with income levels.
  • Equality in tax rates for all individuals.
  • Uniform taxation across all classes of income.

    • What characterizes a progressive tax system?

  • The rate of tax increases as income increases. (correct)
  • All taxpayers pay the same fixed amount regardless of earnings.
  • The tax rate remains constant regardless of income levels.
  • Tax rates decrease as income increases.

    • Under which conditions can uniformity in taxation be exempted?

    <p>When reasonable classification is applied.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a requirement of equity in taxation?

    <p>Uniform tax rates for all individuals regardless of ability to pay.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of taxation?

    <p>To raise revenue for government expenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does fiscal policy mainly involve?

    <p>Manipulating tax levels and allocations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a reason for filing taxes?

    <p>Expressing political beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article of the Constitution of the Philippines addresses the rule of taxation?

    <p>Article VI, Section 28</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What essential aspect of personal finance can taxes help demonstrate?

    <p>Financial responsibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The most recent amendment to the National Internal Revenue Code was enacted as which Republic Act?

    <p>Republic Act No. 10963</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which stage of the tax process do citizens primarily interact with the government?

    <p>Tax filing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main objectives of local laws regarding taxation in the Philippines?

    <p>To generate revenue for local government units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the concept of taxation?

    <p>It is a mandated contribution to government revenue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary law governing taxation in the Philippines?

    <p>Tax Reform Act of 1997</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does taxation play in promoting welfare and protection of citizens?

    <p>It provides funds for public services and infrastructure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the context provided, what can be a consequence of not filing taxes?

    <p>Loss of eligibility for government services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process of taxation is made possible by which authority?

    <p>The law making body of the government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of taxation in the context of the Philippines?

    <p>To raise funds for government functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who collects taxes imposed at the national level in the Philippines?

    <p>Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle ensures that all property within the same class is taxed equally?

    <p>Uniformity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage is the withholding tax rate for freelancers in the Philippines?

    <p>10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'progressive taxation' as per the Philippine Constitution?

    <p>Higher incomes are taxed at higher rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which section of the Philippine Constitution is the principle of uniform and equitable taxation found?

    <p>Section 28, Article VI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a characteristic of uniformity in taxation?

    <p>Equal treatment for all properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum annual salary for professional withholding tax of 5% to apply in the Philippines?

    <p>3 Million Pesos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of Polo Y Servicio during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines?

    <p>To support community projects through forced labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under the bandala system, what were Filipino farmers required to do?

    <p>Sell goods to the government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was NOT a duty required of encomenderos under the encomienda system?

    <p>To manage agricultural production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following could exempt a Filipino male from serving in Polo Y Servicio?

    <p>Paying a fee called falla</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'tribute' (Buwis) refer to in the context of Spanish colonial Philippines?

    <p>Taxes paid in cash or kind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the name 'Bandala' in the context of the forced sale of goods?

    <p>It is derived from a word for a stacked harvest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is TRUE about the Encomienda System?

    <p>It allowed Spaniards to collect tributes from natives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group was obligated to provide service under the Polo Y Servicio system?

    <p>Males between 16 and 60 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant change occurred in 1884 regarding the payment of tribute?

    <p>It was abolished due to the 'cedula'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary aim of the Americans regarding taxation?

    <p>To create a self-sufficient economy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What issue was addressed by the Internal Revenue Law of 1904?

    <p>Improvement in disorderly land titling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT one of the ten major sources of revenue prescribed in the Internal Revenue Law of 1904?

    <p>Profit tax on corporations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major change related to the cedula tax occurred in 1937?

    <p>It was completely abolished.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of tax was introduced in 1940?

    <p>A residence tax for citizens aged 18 and older.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which taxation feature was introduced during the Commonwealth Period in 1936?

    <p>Increase in income tax rates and a surtax.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the taxation system during the Spanish colonial period?

    <p>Heavy burden placed on the populace.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Philippine Taxation

    • Taxation is a mandatory payment to local, state, and national governments.
    • It funds government services, goods, and activities.
    • Citizens pay taxes to support government operations.
    • Taxes are essential for a functioning government.

    Purpose of Filing Taxes

    • Financial Credential: Proof of earning income to get loans, insurance, credit cards, and other similar services. Also required for opening new partnerships and business accreditations (BIR 2303).
    • Proof of Income: Necessary for applying for visas, loans, and credit cards. Also to secure partnerships and certain business services.

    Quotes and Sayings

    • "Ang tax parang pagibig, masakit ibigay kapag di mo nararamdamang bumabalik sayo" (Taxes are like love, painful to give if you do not feel it coming back to you).

    Types of Taxes

    • Direct Taxes: Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Securities Transaction Tax, Perquisite Tax, Corporate Tax.
    • Indirect Taxes: Sales Tax, Service Tax, Custom Duty, Excise Duty, Value Added Tax (VAT).
    • Registration/Renewal Fee (BIR 0605)
    • Withholding Tax (Compensation and Salary: 10% for Freelancers, and 5% if annual salary is below 3 million pesos, for professionals).

    BIR 2303

    • Business Registration Certificate.
    • This form is used to register businesses with the Bureau of Internal Revenue.
    • It shows the type of business or industry.

    Principles of Taxation

    • Principle of Equity: Tax burdens should be fair and proportional to the taxpayer's ability to pay.
    • Principle of Uniformity: Taxes should be applied equally on similar items or classes in different locations.
    • Principle of Progressivity: Tax rates should increase as the amount of income or earnings to be taxed increases.

    Progressive Tax

    • The tax rate increases as taxable income increases.

    Evolution of Philippine Taxation

    • Pre-colonial period, Spanish period, American period, Commonwealth period, present

    Pre-Colonial Period (900-1521)

    • Government: Barangays
    • No national government existed
    • Taxes were known as "Buwis" or "Handug"
    • Taxes were paid to the Datu or Raja
    • Influenced by religion; chieftains and their families were exempt
    • The Judicial Process was overseen by religious figures and "elders."

    The Four Classes

    • Maharlika (Nobility): Included Datus. Pure royal descent.
    • Timawa (Warriors): Service to the Datus in exchange for land grants, jobs, wives and property.
    • Alipin (Commoners/Slaves): Renders service in return for debts or favors; not taxed because they usually don't earn income from their services.
    • Priests: Tasked with recording history, tributes, and taxes.

    Spanish Period

    • Taxation was to support the colony
    • Several taxes and monopolies were established
    • New income-generating ways were introduced (e.g., Galleon Trade, Polo y Servicio, Bandala)

    Manila – Acapulco Galleon Trade (1565-1815)

    • Trade route between Manila & Acapulco
    • Trade relations continued
    • Major trade center
    • Fundamental income was generated through business for the Spaniards.

    Polo y Servicio (Forced Labor)

    • Forced labor from 16 - 60 years old served 40 days per year to the community.
    • One could be exempt by paying a fee (falla) as compensation for labor.

    Bandala System

    • Forced sale and requisitioning; mandatory contributions from Filipino farmers to the Spanish government.

    Encomienda System

    • System for land distribution
    • Favors from Spanish Kings for service.
    • Tax collection from the inhabitants of granted lands.
    • Duties of the Encomenderos: Protect, educate and Christianize natives.

    Tribute/Buwis

    • Collection for official's salary
    • Paid in cash, or goods such as tobacco, chickens, produces, gold, blankets, rice, cotton, etc.
    • Put to an end in 1884 due to the introduction of Cedula (personal identification).

    Taxation Under the Americans

    • Aimed to make the economy self-sufficient.
    • Ran the government revenue and created surplus in the budget.
    • Urbana tax replaced with land tax.
    • Difficulties in assessing land in the rural areas.
    • Internal Revenue Law of 1904 as a response to land tax and land ownership disputes.

    Taxation During the Commonwealth Period

    • Income tax rates increased in 1936 (surplus tax rates on salaries and income over 10,000).
    • Corporation income tax rates also increased.
    • Cedula tax abolished.
    • Residence tax imposed in 1940 on every citizen aged 18 and older, and corporations.

    Income Tax Tables under TRAIN Law

    • Different income brackets and corresponding tax rates.

    Fiscal Policies

    • Government policies to stabilize the economy.
    • Manipulating tax levels and allocations to influence economic conditions.

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