Breaking: Banks tighten scrutiny on large payments — even to the BIR. In the aftermath of the flood control fund controversy, banks are suddenly becoming more cautious — even with legitimate government transactions. Sources report that Landbank now requires anyone depositing more than P500,000 — including tax payments to the BIR — to disclose extensive personal details: the names, addresses, birthdates, birthplaces, professions, and occupations of both the buyer and seller. I

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Let’s talk about a fascinating (and tricky) tax scenario. Imagine this: you and your siblings co-own your beloved ancestral home. But...

Last Friday, news broke that Arnell Ignacio was unceremoniously removed as Administrator of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration...