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Accounting and Bookkeeping
Annual Income Tax Return (AITR) Filing Guide for Philippine TaxpayersThe Annual Income Tax Return (AITR) must be filed and paid within the deadline prescribed by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). After filing and…
Year-End Compliance Checklist for Philippine Businesses (BIR, SEC & LGU Deadlines)The new year always bring positive perspective. May it be because the close of the year is coming or the idea of a fresh start…
Business Owners’ Guide to Outsourcing Bookkeeping and TaxesOutsourcing bookkeeping and tax filing is one of the smartest decisions a business owner can make – especially with the many BIR deadlines, monthly filings,…
BIR Form 1604CBIR Form 1604C, also known as the Annual Information Return of Income Taxes Withheld on Compensation, is one of the most important year-end tax reports…
BIR Form 1701Q Quarterly Income Tax ReturnBIR Form 1701Q is a tax return needed for filing and/or payment quarterly by individual taxpayer engaged in business, self-employment, freelancing, or practice of profession,…
Payroll and HR
Paying Expat and Foreign Employees in the Philippines: Payroll, Currency, and Tax ChallengesAs more foreign companies establish operations in the Philippines, it has become standard practice to assign foreign executives, managers, and technical leaders to oversee local…
Best Practices for Timekeeping in the Philippines: From Logbooks to Apps and GeofencingIf you have ever handled payroll in the Philippines, you know the challenge. Missing logs, buddy punching, disputes about overtime, and last-minute corrections before cutoff…
De Minimis Benefits in the Philippines: Rules, Limits, and Best PracticesDe minimis benefits are one of the most practical and tax-efficient tools available to Philippine employers. With the issuance of Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 29-2025,…
Maternity Leave in the Philippines: Employer & Payroll FAQ GuideMaternity leave is a statutory benefit mandated by law that gives female employees paid leave during childbirth or pregnancy-related medical events. This guide explains who…
How to Compute 13th Month Pay?Computing 13th month pay can feel like doing math on a moving jeepney. Most employees know it’s a mandatory benefit in the Philippines, but the…
Tax Compliance
- Annual Income Tax Return (AITR) Filing Guide for Philippine Taxpayers
The Annual Income Tax Return (AITR) must be filed and paid within the deadline prescribed by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). After filing and…
- Year-End Compliance Checklist for Philippine Businesses (BIR, SEC & LGU Deadlines)
The new year always bring positive perspective. May it be because the close of the year is coming or the idea of a fresh start…
BIR Form 2316 – Certificate of Compensation PaymentBIR form 2316 or Certificate of Compensation Payment/Tax Withheld shows the breakdown of all the income received by an employee from his/her employer within the…
- BIR Form 1604C
BIR Form 1604C, also known as the Annual Information Return of Income Taxes Withheld on Compensation, is one of the most important year-end tax reports…
- BIR Form 1701Q Quarterly Income Tax Return
BIR Form 1701Q is a tax return needed for filing and/or payment quarterly by individual taxpayer engaged in business, self-employment, freelancing, or practice of profession,…
Business Registration
- Year-End Compliance Checklist for Philippine Businesses (BIR, SEC & LGU Deadlines)
The new year always bring positive perspective. May it be because the close of the year is coming or the idea of a fresh start…
RR 6-2024: Imposition of Reduced Interest and Penalty for Micro Small TaxpayersThis article is about Revenue Regulation No. 6-2024 or RR 6-2024 – Implementing Imposition of Reduced Interest and Penalty Rates for Micro and Small Taxpayers.…
RR 8-2024: Implementing on Classification of TaxpayersAnother revenue regulation is published by the BIR to implement the changes or amendments made by EOPT and that is the Revenue Regulation No. 08…
How to Register as Individual Online Seller in BIR?Any person that earns by selling goods or services, in any mode, whether online or physical store, must register in the Bureau of Internal Revenue…
RR 11-2024: Amendments on Invoice, Receipt and RegistrationIf you have been really busy running and growing your business or self-employment, you may not be aware of the new tax law, Republic Act…
Other Business Tips
- Year-End Compliance Checklist for Philippine Businesses (BIR, SEC & LGU Deadlines)
The new year always bring positive perspective. May it be because the close of the year is coming or the idea of a fresh start…
Employment vs Freelancing in the Philippines: Payroll, Benefits, and What You LoseChoosing between employment or freelancing isn’t just a career decision – it affects income stability, benefits, lifestyle, and long-term financial security. And I can speak…
Importance of Bookkeeping for Self-Employed Freelancers and ProfessionalsSelf-Employment, such as freelancing and practicing profession, has been changing the landscape of business structure. There’s a trend where instead of taking the usual career…
Do You Still Need an Accountant If You Use an Accounting Software?In today’s digital age, many business owners are shifting from manual bookkeeping to digitalize accounting software. With the use of software, in just a few…
BIR Form 0605 Annual Registration Fee(Important Update: Effective January 22, 2024, per Republic Act No 11976 Ease of Paying Taxes (EOPT) Act and Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 14-2024, the…