Did you know that Documentary Stamp Tax for real estate transactions is NOT 1.5%. Many people are unaware that the Documentary Stamp Tax...

Does My Ex-Wife Need to Sign? (For Separated but Legally Married Spouses) One common question we receive is: Does my ex-wife need to...

Why is Capital Gains Tax Based on the Full Contract Price Instead of the Actual Gain? From time to time, foreign clients selling...

Here’s a continuation of yesterday’s post: Frequently Asked Questions regarding Capital Gains Tax Exemption. For simplicity, let's refer...

Understanding the Process The law allows an individual to claim CGT exemption when selling their primary residence (PR) and using the...

In 1972, former Senator Ernesto Maceda recognized the need to protect real estate buyers and introduced the "Realty Installment Buyer...

The History of Ayala Alabang In the 1960s, after successfully developing Makati, the Ayala family sought new ventures in property...

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto proposed revisions to the Senate's Passive Income and Financial Intermediary Taxation Act (PIFITA). His...

Let's see how well you know tax regulations with this tricky scenario. Mr. Albay converted the frontage of his house, which is his...

If you wish to avail of the Real Property Tax early payment discount, here’s the schedule of deadlines for cities in Metro Manila.