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Here you’ll find the newest articles from every category across our blog, all organized in one place for easy browsing. Whether you’re looking for accounting tips, payroll guides, tax updates, or business insights, this page brings together the latest resources to help you stay informed and make better decisions.

Use the category sections below to quickly explore fresh content – and feel free to dive deeper by browsing more articles in any category.

Accounting and Bookkeeping

  • BIR Form 1604C on screen
    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…

  • Preparing BIR Form 1604-E
    Guideline in Preparing BIR Form 1604E and Alphalist of Payees

    In this article, you will learn about the BIR Form 1604E: Annual Information Return of Creditable Income Taxes Withheld (Expanded)/ Income Payments Exempt from Withholding…

  • BIR Form 1701A
    BIR Form 1701A Annual Income Tax Return for Individuals

    Being your own boss can be a fulfilling and rewarding path because of its limitless potential opportunities. However, it also comes with risks and responsibilities,…

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    BIR Form 1701 – Annual Income Tax Return

    BIR Form 1701 is a tax form used in filing the Annual Income Tax Return of Individuals engaged in business or self-employment including mixed income…

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    BIR Form 1601EQ: Quarterly Withholding Tax Expanded Return

    BIR Form 1601EQ is the Quarterly Remittance Return of Creditable Income Taxes Withheld (Expanded). To keep it short and simple, it is the BIR Form…

Accounting and Bookkeeping

Payroll and HR

  • Filipino employees in a modern office using different timekeeping methods including a logbook, bundy clock, biometric scanner, mobile app with GPS, and geofencing map, representing best practices for payroll in the Philippines.
    Best Practices for Timekeeping in the Philippines: From Logbooks to Apps and Geofencing

    If 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…

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    Minimum Wage Rate in NCR (Metro Manila): Latest Official Update and Payroll Guide

    If you’re looking for the latest Minimum Wage Rate in NCR (National Capital Region), this page contains the current official wage rates, implementation schedule, payroll…

  • BIR Form 1604C on screen
    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 1601-c
    BIR Form 1601C – Monthly Withholding Tax on Compensation

    BIR Form 1601C pertains to Monthly Remittance Return of Income Taxes Withheld on Compensation. It is the tax return used in reporting and remitting the…

  • hidden costs of manual payroll processing
    The Hidden Costs of Manual Payroll Processing

    Many businesses continue to process payroll using spreadsheets or manual computations because it appears to be the most economical option. After all, if payroll is…

Payroll and HR

Tax Compliance

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    Didn’t Receive Your BIR TRRC After Filing? Here’s What You Can Do

    If you’ve filed a tax return through eBIRForms but haven’t received the Tax Return Receipt Confirmation (TRRC) email, you’re not alone. This has become a…

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    New BIR Income Tax Forms (RR 2-2014)

    The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) issued this month of February the Revenue Regulations No. 2-2014 (RR 2-2014) prescribing the New Income Tax Forms that…

  • Tax return word abstract on napkin
    Income Tax Return Filing Guidelines for Taxable Calendar Year 2016

    For most business owners in the Philippines, it has been a yearly tradition to think about our Annual Income Tax Return which is normally due…

  • BIR Form 1604C on screen
    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…

  • Preparing BIR Form 1604-E
    Guideline in Preparing BIR Form 1604E and Alphalist of Payees

    In this article, you will learn about the BIR Form 1604E: Annual Information Return of Creditable Income Taxes Withheld (Expanded)/ Income Payments Exempt from Withholding…

Tax Compliance

Business Compliance

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    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…

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    RR 6-2024: Imposition of Reduced Interest and Penalty for Micro Small Taxpayers

    This 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.…

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    RR 8-2024: Implementing on Classification of Taxpayers

    Another revenue regulation is published by the BIR to implement the changes or amendments made by EOPT and that is the Revenue Regulation No. 08…

  • Online Seller
    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
    RR 11-2024: Amendments on Invoice, Receipt and Registration

    If 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…

Business Compliance

Other Business Tips

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    Mid-Year Business Review Checklist for Philippine SMEs

    The first half of the year is already behind us. Before getting busy with the final months of the year, now is an ideal time…

  • Preparing BIR Form 1604-E
    Guideline in Preparing BIR Form 1604E and Alphalist of Payees

    In this article, you will learn about the BIR Form 1604E: Annual Information Return of Creditable Income Taxes Withheld (Expanded)/ Income Payments Exempt from Withholding…

  • BIR Form 1701A
    BIR Form 1701A Annual Income Tax Return for Individuals

    Being your own boss can be a fulfilling and rewarding path because of its limitless potential opportunities. However, it also comes with risks and responsibilities,…

  • Bir form 2551q on computer screen
    BIR Form 2551Q – Guide to Non-VAT Taxpayer

    BIR Form 2551Q Quarterly Percentage Tax Return is one of the tax returns filed by Taxpayers registered as NonVAT or commonly referred to as Person…

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    How to Compute for Senior Citizen Discount in the Philippines?

    Two months ago, I read in the news that two (2) restaurant establishments were sued for violation of Republic Act 9994, also known as the…

Other Business Tips

Company News and Advisories

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    Romilo Mark Felizarta (Milo Felizarta)

    Public Advisory We have recently received inquiries from several companies and individuals seeking to verify whether Romilo Mark Felizarta or Milo Felizarta is still connected…

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    Maurice Brian Malubag (Mau)

    Public Advisory We have recently received inquiries from several companies and individuals seeking to verify whether Maurice Brian Malubag, CPA is still connected with MPM…

Company News and Advisories

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Recent Articles

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  • Mid-Year Business Review Checklist for Philippine SMEs
  • Minimum Wage Rate in NCR (Metro Manila): Latest Official Update and Payroll Guide
  • The Hidden Costs of Manual Payroll Processing
  • Why More Bookkeeping Firms Are Expanding Into Payroll Services
  • BIR Tax Abatement Program 2026: Revenue Regulation No. 4-2026
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