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DoF Open to Wealth Tax Proposals Amid Tax Reform Package Review

2 reports, 2 independent Updated Sep 20
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What happened

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The Department of Finance (DoF) confirmed it is open to proposals regarding a wealth tax, provided any such measure is implementable. DoF Undersecretary Karlo Fermin S. Adriano stated that the department is currently conducting stakeholder engagement to gather input on various tax proposals. The DoF is reviewing the ProGRESS bill package, which outlines several potential tax reforms.

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Why it matters

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The package includes several key proposals intended to promote growth, revenue, and equity. These proposals involve raising the annual income tax exemption threshold to P350,000 and removing the minimum corporate income tax for micro and small businesses. Further proposals include raising excise taxes on sugary drinks and implementing uniform excise taxes on e-cigarettes, novel tobacco products, and single-use plastics.

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Who's involved

  • AdrianoDoF Undersecretary who discussed the openness to various tax proposals.
  • Department of FinanceGovernment agency currently reviewing the tax reform package.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • Bureau of Internal RevenueSpeculative

    The Bureau of Internal Revenue could see its tax base and revenue collection mandate expand due to new excise and wealth tax proposals.

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  1. A tax reform bill aimed at lowering consumption of sin products is being discussed by the Department of Finance.Sub-event
  2. Adriano, DoF Undersecretary, discusses tax proposals.1 source

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