BIR Help Center

If you’re a foreigner staying in the Philippines for several months, one question usually comes up sooner or later: “At what point do I become a tax resident?” Maybe you originally came for a three-month stay but decided to remain longer. Maybe you’re working remotely from Cebu. Maybe you moved to Manila for employment or […]

If you’re a foreigner living, working, or spending a significant amount of time in the Philippines, you’ve probably come across terms like resident alien and non-resident alien. At first, they sound simple. You live in the Philippines, so you’re a resident alien, right? Not necessarily. Philippine tax rules use these terms for specific tax classifications,

If you’re a foreigner living in the Philippines, one tax question can quickly become confusing: “Am I considered a tax resident in the Philippines?” Maybe you’ve been staying in Manila for several months. Maybe you work remotely for a company overseas. Maybe you moved to the Philippines with your spouse, started a local business, or

If you’re an expat living or working in the Philippines, you’ve probably asked yourself this question: “Do I have to pay taxes in the Philippines?” The answer isn’t always a simple yes or no. Whether an expat pays Philippine taxes depends on several factors, including: Understanding these factors is important because filing obligations and tax

Managing a homeowners’ association (HOA) is more than collecting association dues and paying monthly bills. HOA officers are also responsible for ensuring that the association’s finances are properly managed, accurately recorded, and transparent to homeowners. One of the best ways to achieve this is through regular financial audits or reviews. Whether you’re an HOA president,

Good bookkeeping is one of the most important responsibilities of a homeowners’ association (HOA). Whether you’re an HOA president, treasurer, board member, or property manager, maintaining accurate financial records helps your association stay organized, accountable, and compliant with government requirements. Unfortunately, bookkeeping is often overlooked until a problem arises. A missing receipt, incomplete financial record,

Kapag narinig ng isang taxpayer ang salitang “open case,” kadalasan ay agad itong nagdudulot ng kaba. Maraming nagtatanong: Ang magandang balita ay maraming open cases ang naaayos kapag nalaman nang maaga at naaksyunan agad. Sa maraming pagkakataon, ang open case ay resulta lamang ng: Kung hindi ka pa sigurado kung mayroon kang open cases, magandang

One of the most common questions asked by HOA presidents, treasurers, and board members is: “What BIR forms should our homeowners’ association file every year?” This question usually comes up when: Unfortunately, many homeowners’ associations assume that because they are non-profit organizations, they do not need to file anything with the Bureau of Internal Revenue