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INCOME TAXATION
1. Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN Law) is known as
a. RA 10693
b. RA 19369
c. RA 10963
d. RA 10639
2. Statement 1. Individual taxpayers receiving purely compensation income from only one employer
whose income tax has been correctly been withheld by their employer shall not be required to file
an income tax return.
Statement 2. Exempts individual taxpayers whose taxable income does not exceed P250,000
from the requirement to file income tax return.
a. Both statement are true
b. Both statement are false
c. Statement 1, true; Statement 2, false
d. Statement 1, false; Statement 2, true
3. The date of filing the first quarter tax return for individual taxpayers engaged in business or
practice of profession
a. April 15
b. May 15
c. June 15
d. July 15
5. TRAIN Law eliminates the personal and additional exemption allowances which means that
a. Fixed income earners or compensation income earners will be uniformly taxed on net
basis, without regard to their circumstances
b. Fixed income earners or compensation income earners will be uniformly taxed on gross
basis, without regard to their circumstances
c. Income earners or compensation income earners will be uniformly taxed on net basis,
without regard to their circumstances
d. Income earners will be uniformly taxed on gross basis, without regard to their
circumstances
Statement 2. The 8% tax shall be in lieu of graduated income tax rates and percentage tax.
a. Both statement are true
b. Both statement are false
c. Statement 1, true; Statement 2, false
d. Statement 1, false; Statement 2, true
7. Statement 1. Under TRAIN Law, PCSO and Lotto winnings are Tax-exempt.
Statement 2. Interest income on foreign currency bank deposits increases the tax rate on
interest income (whether received by an individual taxpayer or corporation) from foreign currency
bank deposits from 7.5% to 10%.
a. Both statement are true
b. Both statement are false
c. Statement 1, true; Statement 2, false
d. Statement 1, false; Statement 2, true
8. Statement 1. Under TRAIN Law, capital gains tax on sale of shares of stock are the two-tiered
rate of 5% and 10% tax on the sale, transfer or exchange of shares of stock.
Statement 2. Thee fringe benefit tax (FBT) rate increases from 32% to 33%.
a. Both statement are true
b. Both statement are false
c. Statement 1, true; Statement 2, false
d. Statement 1, false; Statement 2, true
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9. Tax-exempt threshold for 13th month pay and other bonuses under TRAIN Law is
a. P82,000
b. P85,000
c. P92,000
d. P90,000
10. Statement 1. Under TRAIN Law, the income tax rates for individual taxpayers and corporations
restructures by replacing the existing 5%-32% graduated tax rates with 0%- 35% progressive tax
rates with the number of tax brackets reduced from seven to six, and thresholds for each tax
bands adjusted.
Statement 2. Under the TRAIN, individual taxpayers and corporations who have less than
P250,000 taxable income will fall into the lowest tax bracket, and their income will be subject to
0% income tax rate while the tax rate applicable on the taxable income of those earning above
P8M will be raised from 32% to 35%.
a. Both statement are true
b. Both statement are false
c. Statement 1, true; Statement 2, false
d. Statement 1, false; Statement 2, true
Statement 1. Compensation income shall be subject to graduated income tax rates for
compensation income.
Statement 2. Those whose gross sales or gross receipts and other non-operating income
exceed the VAT threshold, shall have the option to be subject to 8% tax based on gross sales
or receipts and other non-operating income from business or practice of profession or
graduated income tax rates.
Statement 3.Those whose gross sales or gross receipts and other non-operating income do
not exceed the VAT threshold has no available option. They shall be automatically subject to
the graduated income tax rates.
13. Statement 1. Under the TRAIN Law, General Professional Partnerships (GPPs) and the partners
comprising the partnership are not allowed to avail of the optional standard deduction (OSD).
Statement 2. Under the TRAIN Law, premium payments on health and/or hospitalization
insurance in the amount of P2,400 per family or P200 a month from gross income of individual
taxpayers is not deductible.
15. Statement 1. The list of Tax-exempt corporations includes GSIS but not PCSO.
16. TRAIN Law mandates that the individual income tax return shall consist only of four (4) pages
and contain:
17. TRAIN law mandates that the corporate income tax return shall consist a maximum of four (4)
pages and shall contain:
18. In case of individual taxpayers with tax due in excess of P2,000 and availing of the option to pay
their tax due in two equal installments, TRAIN Law moves the due date for paying the second
installment from July 15 to:
a. August 15
b. September 15
c. October 15
d. December 15
19. Under the TRAIN Law, individual taxpayers receiving purely compensation income from only one
employer whose income tax has been correctly been withheld by their employer
20. Statement 1. TRAIN Law provides the privilege to avail of the 15% preferential tax rate on gross
income of employees of ROHQs/RHQs, OBUs and Petroleum Contractors and Subcontractors
which shall be established starting January 1, 2018.
Statement2. Existing RHQs, ROHQs, OBUs and Petroleum Service Contractors and
Subcontractors presently availing of the 15% preferential tax rate for their qualified employees
shall continue to be entitled to avail of the preferential tax rate for their present and future
qualified employees.
21. Atom, a native of Naga City, supporting his brother, 18 years old, unmarried, not gainfully
employed, studying Bachelor of Science in Accountancy at the University of Santo Thomas, is
entitled to a total personal exemption of –
a. P25,000 c. P75,000
b. P50,000 d. -0-
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22. Clarice, single, supporting his 58-year old mother, is a business income earner. During the year,
his net income was P150,000. She also paid a total premium of P3,000 to an insurance company
for her health insurance. How much is her taxable income?
a. P97,600 c. P100,000
b. P150,000 d. P122,600
24. The taxable income if Carlo is a nonresident alien ETB, married with five (5) dependent minor
children—
a. P243,000 c. P74,000
b. P106,000 d. None
25. The income tax due on Carlo assuming he is a nonresident alien NETB, single, is –
a. P88,500 c. P18,500
b. P63,500 d. P334,000
26. Celina sold 1,000 shares of not listed and traded shares lf stocks. The date of which are as
follows.
Selling price P 600,000
Fair market value 620,000
Expenses on sale 10,000
Purchase price 440,000
Expenses upon acquisition 3,000
The capital gains tax due is –
a. P 22,050 c. P9,700
b. P14,000 d. P12,850
28. Mrs. Santos, married with a 2 year old child, has the following transactions for the current year:
29. Ms. Espiritu an official of ABC Corporation asked for an earlier retirement because she was
migrating to Canada, she was paid P2,000,000 separation pay in recognition of his valuable
services to the corporation plus P300,000 13th month pay, Mr. Manabat another official was
separated due to his falling eyesight. He was give P1,000,000 separation pay. Mr. Rodriguez was
separated for violating company rules but was given P300,000 separation pay. Ms. Abling opted
to retire at 55 years old after working for 10 years in the company. She received P1,000,000. The
total income subject to withholding tax in the above payment is:
a. P2,518,000 c. P2,510,000
b. P2,270,000 d. P2,570,000
Salaries P 450,000
Fringe Benefits as Vice President 75,000
Rice Subsidy for 1 year (P2,000 x 12 mos.) 24,000
13th month pay & other bonuses 100,000
Representation and travel allowance (RATA) 20,000
Interest Income from BPI (30% Long-term) 200,000
Royalty Income (10% books) 100,000
The salaries are net of P50,000 withholding tax but gross of P10,000 SSS, union dues &
Pag-ibig contributions. Mr. Enriquez is married with 5 minor children.
32. Malabs Corporation assigned Ms. Joan one of its employees in the head office in Manila to
manage their branch in Dagupan. The company provided for the residential house of the
manager paying monthly rental of P34,000.
33. Based on the same data in No. 32 above, the deductible expense from the gross income of
Malabs Corporation is –
a. P 43,154 c. P 42,000
b. P 25,000 d. P 34,000
Lawrence, a resident citizen, had the following transactions of not listed and traded shares of stocks:
Date of Sale Date of Acquisition Cost Selling Price
Feb. 13, 2018 Jan. 18, 2016 P 80,000 P135,000
Apr. 5, 2018 Nov. 30, 2017 256,000 360,000
July 20, 2018 Sept. 3, 2016 175,000 115,000
Oct. 30, 2018 Aug. 7, 2018 114,500 150,000
34. The capital gains tax on the February 13, 2018 sale –
a. P 2,750 c. P 675
b. P 4,125 d. P 55,000
36. The capital gains tax/refund on the July 20, 2018 sale is –
a. P 3,000 c. P1,500
b. P (3,000) d. None
37. The final capital gains tax/refund at the end of the year is –
a. Tax payable of P 18,900 c. Tax payable of P 18,900
b. Tax refund of P 18,900 d. Tax refund of P18,900
38. Jhay Corp. assigned its own residential property as residence of its manager with a fair market
value of P7,800,000 and a zonal value of P6,000,000. How much is the fringe benefit tax
payable?
a. P91,765
b. P96,045
c. P100,455
d. P105,000
Mr. A reports the following income and expenses for the taxable year 2018. (use 1$ = P50)
Philippines Abroad
Business Income P900,000 $20,000
Business Expenses P400,000 $10,000
Dividend Income P50,000 $1,600
Interest Income P20,000 $2,000
Prizes P10,000 $600
Royalty, books P60,000 $1,000
Interest on foreign currency deposits P100,000 $1,700
39. How much is his income tax payable, assuming he is a resident citizen?
a. P296,500
b. P398,600
c. P382,600
d. P295,900
40. Assuming Mr. A is a non-resident alien engaged in business in Philippines, how much is his
taxable net income?
a. P510,000
b. P1,355,000
c. P900,000
d. P740,000
BUSINESS TAX
41. Under the TRAIN Law, which statements are treated as VAT Zero-rated transactions?
44. TRUE or FALSE: The TRAIN Law mandates the automatic appropriation of 2% of total VAT
collections of the Bureau of Internal Revenue and Bureau of Customs from the immediately
preceding year to fund claims for VAT refund.
a. True b. False
46. Filing and payment of VAT returns of a VAT-registered persons beginning January 1, 2023 shall
be made:
a. Within 25 days from the close of the taxable quarter
b. Within 25 days from the close of the taxable year
c. Within 20 days from the close of the taxable quarter
d. Within 20 days from the close of the taxable year
48. A claim for refund of excess unutilized input VAT should be made by the BIR from:
a. 120 days from the date of submission of the official receipts or invoices and other
documents.
b. 90 days from the date of submission of the official receipts or invoices and other
documents.
c. 60 days from the date of submission of the official receipts or invoices and other
documents.
d. 30 days from the date of submission of the official receipts or invoices and other
documents.
49. Transport of passengers and cargo by “domestic” air or sea vessels from the Philippines to a
foreign country is a
51. Under the TRAIN Law, The sale of gold to BSP shall be treated as _______ under Section 109.
a. VAT – Zero Rating c. VAT – Exempt Transaction
b. Other Percentage Tax d. Excise Tax
52. Under the TRAIN Law, When would be the mandated date for payment in cash of all pending
VAT refund claims as of December 31, 2017
a. December 31, 2018 c. December 31, 2019
b. January 01, 2018 d. January 01, 2019
53. Under the TRAIN Law, Which Bureau/s shall handle the processing of application for VAT
refund/VAT refund center?
a. Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) c. Neither of A nor B
b. Bureau of Customs (BOC) d. Both A and B
54. Under the TRAIN Law, Beginning 01 January 2021, the coverage of VAT exemption on sale of
real properties shall be limited to which of the following?
a. Sale of real properties not primarily held for sale to customers or held for lease in the
ordinary course of trade or business.
b. Sale of real property for socialised housing as defined under Republic Act No. 7279.
c. Sale of House and lot and other residential dwellings with selling price of not more than
P2 Million.
d. A and B only
e. All of the above
55. Under the TRAIN Law, the threshold VAT – exempt lease of residential unit of P 10,000 is
changed into _____ per month.
a. P 12, 000 c. P 20,000 b. P 15,000 d. P 25,000
56. Under the TRAIN Law, The sale of prescribed drugs to final consumers of the following starting
January 01, 2019 shall be exempt from VAT.
57. Under the TRAIN Law, the threshold on VAT – Exempt of sale or lease of goods or properties or
the performance of services from P 1.5M gross annual sales and/receipts to ______.
a. P 2 Million b. P 2.5 Million c. P 3 Million d. P 3.5 Million
58. Under the TRAIN Law, The gross selling price or gross value in money of the shares of stock
sold, altered, exchanged or otherwise disposed shall be subject to stock transaction tax of ____.
a. ½ of 1% b. 1% c. 2% d. 6/10 of 1%
59. Under the TRAIN Law, Which of the following is subject to VAT – Exempt which are collected by
homeowners associations and condominium corporations.
60. Under the TRAIN Law, Self-employed individuals and/or professionals, together with
cooperatives, are exempt from 3% gross receipts tax on their first _______ annual gross sales or
gross receipts beginning January 01, 2019.
a. P 100,000 b. P 300,000 c. P 500,000 d. P 1,000,000
I. Self-employed and professionals whose net sales or net receipts do not exceed the VAT
threshold and who opt to pay the 8% tax is Exempt from VAT.
II. Self-employed and professionals whose gross sales or gross receipts exceed the VAT
threshold and who opt to pay the 8% tax is Exempt from VAT.
III. Self-employed individuals and/or professionals, together with cooperatives, are exempt
from 2% gross receipts tax on their first P500,000 annual gross sales or gross receipts
beginning 01 January 2019.
IV. Self-employed individuals and/or professionals, together with cooperatives, are exempt
from 3% gross receipts tax on their first P500,000 annual gross sales or gross receipts
beginning 01 January 2019.
a. Zero b. One c. Two d. Four
64. The threshold VAT-exempt lease of residential unit from increases by:
a. P5,000 b. 10,000 c. 15,000 d. 0
65. The VAT-exempt threshold on sale or lease of goods or properties or the performance of services
increases by:
a. 0 b. P500,000 c. P1,000,000 d. P1,500,000
67. “Sale or exchange of services” means the performance of all kinds of services in the Philippines
including:
I. Customs and immigration brokers
II. Common carriers by air and sea relative to their transport of passengers
III. Sales of electricity, transmission and distribution by electric cooperatives
IV. Processing, manufacturing or repacking goods for others
a. None of the above b. III only c. I and II only d. I, II, III and IV
68. Pasaben Leasing Co. leases 20 units of residential apartments to various clients for 14,000 a
month per apartment unit. How much is the VAT payable for the year?
a. P403,200
b. P100,800
c. P168,000
d. 0
69. EDG leases 10 residential units to ABC Co. for 18,000 a month per unit. How much is the VAT
payable for this transaction?
a. P259,200
b. P64,800
c. P194,400
d. 0
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70. Ms. B, engage in trading stocks through stocks exchange sold 20,000 shares of ABC Co. for
P150/share. How much is the percentage tax due?
a. P15,000
b. P12,000
c. P18,000
d. P16,500
71. Boa sold the following shares of stock during the year:
Listed and traded Not listed and traded
Selling Price P2,500,000 P830,000
Cost P1,730,000 P470,000
72. AB Co reported total sales for the taxable year P2,500,000 and purchased from VAT-registered
suppliers for P900,000 plus P108,000 input VAT.
How much is the OPT payable?
a. P192,000
b. P75,000
c. P48,000
d. 0
74. AB Co reported total sales for the taxable year P3,250,000 and purchased from VAT-registered
suppliers for P900,000 plus P108,000 input VAT.
How much is the OPT payable?
a. P97,500
b. P70,500
c. P282,000
d. 0
76. Mr. X sold a residential house in Manila for P3,500,000 and a residential lot in Valenzuela for
P1,750,000. All transactions were incurred during Jan 2,2021.
How much is the VAT payable on the sale of house located in Manila?
a. P420,000
b. P105,000
c. P1,050,000
d. P42,000
77. How much is the VAT payable on the sale of house located in Valenzuela?
a. P210,000
b. P52,500
c. P42,000
d. 0
78. Puso Realty sold the following residential lots and houses:
Selling Price
Residential lot P2,500,000
Commercial lot 1,800,000
Residential lot 3,250,000
Residential house and lot 3,000,000
Residential house and lot 3,500,000
.
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How much is the VAT payable on the sale of residential houses and lots?
a. P240,000
b. P420,000
c. P180,000
d. P810,000
79. How much is the VAT payable on the sale of commercial lot?
a. P216,000
b. P54,000
c. P162,000
d. 0
80. Manalo invested P500,000 in the shares of stock of Coyote Company. Coyote’s shares of stock
are listed and traded in the local stock exchange. Manalo sold the share for P600,000 through the
local stock exchange. How much is the amount of percentage tax?
a. None, because the sale was traded in the local stock exchange.
b. 6/10 of 1% multiplied by the selling price of 600,000.
c. 6/10 of 1% multiplied by the gain of P100,000.
d. 5% multiplied by the gain P100,000
DONOR’S TAX
81. In lieu of the graduated donor’s tax rates and 30% donor’s tax on donations made to strangers,
the new law imposes a new rate of –
a. 15%
b. 6%
c. 20%
d. 30%
82. The new donor’s tax rate shall be based on total gifts in excess of _____ exempt gifts.
a. P250,000
b. P300,000
c. P200,000
d. P150,000
83. Statement 1. The tax rates in the tax table for donor’s tax are relatively lower than the tax rates
in the tax table for estate tax.
Statement 2. The tax rates in the tax table for donor’s tax are relatively higher than the tax rates
in the tax table for estate tax.
a. Both statement are true
b. Both statement are false
c. Statement 1, true; Statement 2, false
d. Statement 1, false; Statement 2, true
84. Statement 1. A donor who claimed an exemption of P10,000 on a donation given on account of
marriage, but the marriage did not later on take place, is required to amend his computation of
the tax table in an amended tax return.
Statement 2. A man who donates a house and lot to his fiancée is taxable at 30% of net gift.
a. Both statement are true
b. Both statement are false
c. Statement 1, true; Statement 2, false
d. Statement 1, false; Statement 2, true
85. One of the following donees will not entitle the donor-parent to a P10,000 dowry exemption.
a. Recognize naturalized child
b. Adopted child
c. Step child
d. None of the above
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87. Statement 1. Dowries, regardless of the amount, shall be subject to donor’s tax.
Statement 2. The new law removes the first P10,000 exemption from gifts made on account of
marriage
a. Statement 1, true; Statement 2, false
b. Statement 1, false; Statement 2, true
c. Both statement are true
d. Both statement are false
88. In transfers for insufficient consideration, the excess of fair market value over the selling price
shall be subject to—
a. Income tax
b. Transfer tax
c. Donor’s tax
d. Not subject to donor’s tax
89. Statement 1. Under the NIRC, the sale, exchange or other transfer of property made in the
ordinary course of business shall be considered made for adequate and full consideration in
money and money’s worth, hence, not subject to tax.
Statement 2. Under the TRAIN Law, the sale, exchange or other transfer of property made in the
ordinary course of business is transferred for less than adequate and full consideration in money
and money’s worth, then the amount by which the fair market value of the property exceeded
the value of the consideration shall be subject to donor’s tax.
a. Statement 1, true; Statement 2, false
b. Statement 1, false; Statement 2, true
c. Both statement are true
d. Both statement are false
90. Clarice, who is single, gave an outright gift of P150,000 to friend, Atoy, who needed money to
pay medical expenses –
a. The donation is not taxable because the gift is outright.
b. The donor’s tax payable is P1,000
c. The donor’s tax is P9,000
d. The donation is deductible from the gross income of Clarice
93. If she is a NRA non-resident Egyptian, and there is reciprocity law, her gross gift is:
a. P 750,000
b. P 950,000
c. P 1,050,000
d. P 700,000
94. The gift tax due after credit on April 15, 2018
a. P 30,800
b. P 51,600
c. P 44,000
d. P 33,000
96. On July 18, 2018, Mr. Carlo gave a property with a fair market value of P550,000 to Marlon, a
legitimate son, and Mikee, Marlon’s bride, on account of their marriage celebrated on January 3,
2018. The donor’s tax payable is:
a. P 33,000
b. P 38,000
c. P 84,100
d. P 15,800
97. Besh donated P500,000 to TP Corporation. The donor owns 80% of the outstanding capital stock
of the donee-corporation. The donor’s tax due or the donation is-
a. P 14,000
b. P 30,000
c. P 40,000
d. None
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98. Ardiente whose free portion of the property amounts to P500,000 as of January 2018, donated
P300,000 to his nephew Ian on January 5, 2018 and another P300,000 to Kelly, a friend on
January 6, 2018, as reflected in the deed of donation.
a. P 6,000
b. P 90,000
c. P 12,000
d. P 14,000
99. Abra sold his car to his friend, Beng for P100,000 when its value was P250,000. The property
was acquired by Abra for P450,000 in 2018. Six months after the sale, Abra died. On that date,
the property was valued at P190,000. The donor’s tax due is-
a. P 1,000
b. P 1,200
c. P 45,000
d. None
100. Andrea made it appear that he sold his properties to his son at the following prices:
Residential House P100,000
Personal Properties 50,000
The correct fair market value on the date of sale was P1,000,000 for the house, and P500,000
for the personal properties.
Assuming that you know the facts as a BIR officer, the total tax payable on the transaction is
a. P 12,000
b. P 72,000
c. P 38,000
d. P 60,000
ESTATE TAX
101. The TRAIN Law extends the period to file Estate tax return from six months to____.
a. One year
b. Two years
c. Three years
d. Four years
102. Statement 1: Payment by installment shall be allowed within one (1) year from the statutory
date for its payment without civil penalty and interest in case the available cash of the estate is
insufficient to pay the total estate tax due.
Statement 2: The new law increases the fair market value of family home which is exempt from
estate tax from one (1) million to ten (10) million.
a. Statement 1, true; Statement 2, false
b. Statement 1, false; Statement 2, true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false
103. Statement 1: Estate tax returns showing a gross value exceeding five (5) million pesos shall be
supported with a statement duly certified to by a Certified Public Accountant.
Statement 2: The Estate tax return shall be filed within one (1) year from the decedent’s death.
a. Statement 1, true; Statement 2, false
b. Statement 1, false; Statement 2, true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false
104. The TRAIN Law provides for the new estate tax rate of:
a. 4% based on the value of such net estate
b. 5% based on the value of such net estate
c. 6% based on the value of such net estate
d. 7% based on the value of such net estate
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105. Statement 1: In case of non-resident alien, a standard deduction of five hundred thousand
pesos (P500, 000) is allowed against his gross estate.
Statement 2: It is no longer required to file an estate tax return for gross estate exceeding P200,
000 which are exempt from estate tax.
106. Statement 1: Under the TRAIN Law, if a bank has knowledge of the death of a person, who
maintained a bank deposit account alone, or jointly with another, it shall allow any withdrawal
from the said deposit account, subject to a final withholding tax of six percent (6%).
Statement 2: Under the TRAIN Law, the administrator of the estate of any one of the heirs of the
decedent may, upon the authorization of the Commissioner, withdraw an amount not exceeding
Twenty thousand pesos (P20, 000) without the said certification.
a. Statement 1, true; Statement 2, false
b. Statement 1, false; Statement 2, true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false
107. Daniel John Ford, resident citizen died leaving the following properties:
108. In the case of a citizen or resident of the Philippines, which of the following is/are allowed as
deduction/s from the value of the gross estate?
a. Funeral and Judicial Expenses
b. Judicial and Medical Expenses
c. Both A and B
d. None of the above
109. In case, Ramwel is a non resident not a citizen of the Philippines. How much standard deduction
allow against his gross estate?
a. 200,000
b. 300,000
c. 400,000
d. 500,000
110. Sean, a resident citizen died who maintained a bank deposit account alone leaving his son,
Daniel. Since Daniel is the only heir, he can withdraw the deposits in the account of his father.
Which of the following statements is correct?
a. Daniel shall not allow any withdrawal from the said deposit account, unless the
Commissioner has certified that the taxes imposed thereon have been paid. Provided,
Daniel, upon authorization by the Commissioner withdraw an amount not exceeding
twenty thousand pesos (P20,000) without the said certification.
b. Daniel shall allow withdrawal any amount he wants.
c. Daniel shall allow withdrawal not exceeding twenty thousand pesos (P20,000)
d. Daniel shall allow any withdrawal from the said deposit account, subject to a final
withholding tax of six percent (6%).
111. The gross estate of non-resident alien is P2,000,000, 75% of which is from abroad. The actual
funeral expenses totaled to P80,000, one fourth of which was paid by his employer. The
deductible funeral expenses is:
a. P25,000 c. P80,000
b. P60,000 d. 0
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112. How much are the ordinary deductions from the gross estate?
a. P637,000
b. P573,000
c. P773,000
d. P837,000
113. How much are the special deductions from the gross estate?
a. P5,000,000
b. P5,010,000
c. P5,020,000
d. P5,030,000
114. Malia, a non-resident alien, single, died leaving the following properties and deductions:
Shares, Domestic Corporation P500,000
Shares, Foreign Corporation 500,000
Tangible Personal Property 1,500,000
Deductible Expenses 500,000
115. The decedent, married, died leaving a family home valued at P1,500,000, composed of the
house (conjugal property) and the lot (exclusive property).
Seventy percent (70%) of the value of the family home pertains to the house, while thirty
percent (30%) pertains to the lot.
a. P500,000 c. P450,000
b. P350,000 d. P650,000
116. Kiko, single and a resident citizen, died with properties constituting his gross estate of
P9,000,000. Actual funeral expenses amounted to P150,000 and other charges against the
estate amounted to P210,000. The net taxable estate is –
a. P2,700,000 c. P3,790,000
b. P3,833,500 d. P4,027,500
118. The following expenses and obligations were left by Dos upon his death:
Notes Payable, not notarized P 30,000
Loans Payable, PNB 300,000
Accounts Receivable, debtor not insolvent 40,000
Accounts Receivable, debtor is insolvent 60,000
Death benefits from employer 200,000
Mortgage paid 50,000
Income Taxes on income of decedent’s estate 7,500
a. P5,560,000 c. P5,430,000
b. P6,120,000 d. P5,800,000
Deductions claimed:
Funeral Expenses 100,000
Judicial Expenses 100,500
Unpaid Expenses 150,500
Losses: occurring 3 mos. After death due to fire 120,000
Donation mortis causa to Makati City Hall 180,000
Family Home (inc. above), located abroad 1,000,000
Standard Deduction 1,000,000
The taxable net estate is:
a. P1,970,500 c. P1,678,750
b. P1,184,750 d. P1,750,900
SUGGESTED ANSWERS
Income Taxation
Business Taxation
Donor’s Tax
Estate Tax
Income Taxation
1. Answer is (C).
On 19 December 2017, the President signed into law package 1 of the Tax Reform for Acceleration
and Inclusion (“TRAIN”) bill or Republic Act (RA) No. 10963. The law contains amendments to
several provisions of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997 on individual income taxation,
passive income for both individuals and corporations, estate tax, donor’s tax, value-added tax, excise
tax, and documentary stamp tax, among others
2. Answer is (A).
Statement 1 is true. Inserts a new provision which provides that individual taxpayers receiving purely
compensation income from only one employer whose income tax has been correctly been withheld by
their employer shall not be required to file an income tax return.
Statement 2 is true
3. Answer is (B). Under RA 10963, the date of filing moves the first quarter tax return for individual
taxpayers engaged in business or practice of profession from 15 April to 15 May of each year.
4. Answer is (D). RA 10963 removes the deductibility of premium payments on health and/or
hospitalization insurance in the amount of P2,400 per family or P200 a month from gross income of
individual taxpayers.
5. Answer is (B). RA 10963 eliminates the personal and additional exemption allowances which means
that fixed income earners or compensation income earners will be uniformly taxed on gross basis,
without regard to their circumstances.
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6. Answer is (A).
7. Answer is (B)
Statement 1 is false. PCSO and Lotto Winnings – Subjects to 20% final withholding tax PCSO and
Lotto winnings amounting to more than P10,000. PCSO and Lotto winnings amounting to P10,000 or
less are tax exempt.
Statement 2 is false. Interest income on foreign currency bank deposits – Increases the tax rate on
interest income (whether received by an individual taxpayer or corporation) from foreign currency bank
deposits from 7.5% to 15%.
8. Answer is (B).
Statement 1 is false. Capital gains tax on sale of shares of stock – Replaces the two-tiered rate of 5%
and 10% tax on the sale, transfer or exchange of shares of stock with a fixed rate of 15%.
Statement 2 is false. Increases the fringe benefit tax (FBT) rate from 32% to 35%.
9. Answer is (D). Increases the amount of tax-exempt 13th month pay and other benefits from P82,000
to P90,000.
Statement 1 is false. Restructures the income tax rates for individual taxpayers by replacing the
existing 5%-32% graduated tax rates with 0%- 35% progressive tax rates with the number of tax
brackets reduced from seven to six, and thresholds for each tax bands adjusted.
Statement 2 is false. Under the TRAIN, individual taxpayers who have less than P250,000 taxable
income will fall into the lowest tax bracket, and their income will be subject to 0% income tax rate while
the tax rate applicable on the taxable income of those earning above P8M will be raised from 32% to
35%.
1. Those whose gross sales or gross receipts and other non-operating income do not exceed the VAT
threshold – They shall have the option to be subject to 8% tax based on gross sales or receipts and
other non-operating income from business or practice of profession or graduated income tax rates.
2. Those whose gross sales or gross receipts and other non-operating income exceed the VAT
threshold – No option available. They shall be subject to the graduated income tax rates.
Statement 1 is false. A new provision in TRAIN Law allows general professional partnerships
(GPPs) and the partners comprising the partnership to avail of the optional standard deduction
(OSD) only once, which option shall either be exercised either by the GPP or the partners
comprising the partnership.
Statement2 is true. TRAIN Law removes the deductibility of premium payments on health and/or
hospitalization insurance in the amount of P2,400 per family or P200 a month from gross income
of individual taxpayers.
PCSO and Lotto Winnings are subject to 20% final withholding tax PCSO and Lotto winnings
amounting to more than P10,000. PCSO and Lotto winnings amounting to P10,000 or less are tax
exempt.
Statement is true. TRAIN Law excludes Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) from the
list of tax-exempt government-owned or – controlled corporations, agencies or instrumentalities.
GSIS is still a Tax-exempt corporation.
Statement 2 is false. Interest income on foreign currency bank deposits increased by 7.5%. From
7.5% increased to 15%. Thus, 15% less 7.5% = 7.5%.
TRAIN Law mandates that the individual income tax return shall consist only of four (4) pages and
contain the (1) personal profile; (2) gross sales or income from compensation or trade or
business, or exercise of profession;(3) allowable deductions; (4) taxable income; and (5) tax due
and payable of individual taxpayers.
TRAIN law mandates that the corporate income tax return shall consist a maximum of four (4)
pages and shall contain the (1) corporate profile; (2) gross sales or income from services or
conduct of trade or business; (3) allowable deductions; (4) taxable income; and (5) income tax
due and payable of corporations.
TRAIN Law moves the due date for paying the second installment from July 15 to October 15 in
case of individual taxpayers with tax due in excess of P2,000 and availing of the option to pay
their tax due in two equal installments.
Under the new law, an individual is no longer entitled to a basic and additional personal exemption
regardless of his personal status as single, married or head of the family.
Sales P 1,440,000
Less: Cost of goods sold 660,000
Gross profit P 780,000
Less: Operating expense 440,000
Operating income P 340,000
Less: Loss due to fire 60,000
Add: Other income – Rent 36,000
Net Income before Charitable Contribution P 316,000
Less: Charitable Contribution:
Government P 12,000
Quiapo church (see note 1) 31,600 19,600
Capital asset transaction:
Capital gain ( P96,000 x 50%) 48,000
Taxable Net Income P 520,400
Note 1:
Charitable contribution to Quiapo church:
Actual contribution 42,000
Limit: NI before CC P 316,000
Multiply by 10% 31,600
Salaries P 490,000
Fringe benefits -----
Rice subsidy: 1,500 exempt
500 x 12mos. 6,000
13th month pay (P100,000 – 90,000) 10,000
Taxable Net Income P 506,000
If the sale is shares of stock (not traded) results to a loss, no capital gains tax shall be paid by
the seller.
Use the FMV of the property as basis for computation (FMV or ZV whichever is higher)
𝑀𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑦 𝑉𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑒 (𝑀𝑉) = (50% 𝑜𝑓 𝐹𝑀𝑉 𝑜𝑟 𝑍𝑉, 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑠 ℎ𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑒𝑟) × 5%
𝑀𝑉 = (50% × 𝑃7,800,000) × 5% = 𝑃195,000
𝑀𝑉 𝑃195,000
𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑠 − 𝑢𝑝 𝑀𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑦 𝑉𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑒(𝐺𝑀𝑉) = = = 𝑃300,000
65% 65%
Business Taxation
TRAIN Law imposes penalty on the official, agent or employee of the BIR who fails to act on the
application for tax refund within 90 days.
a. Sale of real properties not primarily held for sale to customers or held for lease in the ordinary
course of trade or business;
b. Sale of real property for socialized housing as defined under Republic Act No. 7279; and
c. Sale of house and lot and other residential dwellings with selling price of not more than P2
Million.
Sale of real properties not primarily held for sale to customers or held for lease in the ordinary course
of trade or business is a VAT-Exempt Transaction.
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Sale and delivery of goods to registered enterprises within separate customs territories as provided
under special law is a VAT Zero-Rated Transaction.
Donor’s Tax
81. Answer is (B). The new law imposes a uniform 6% donor’s tax.
82. Answer is (A). The 6% donor’s tax shall be based on total gifts in excess of P250,000 exempt gifts.
83. Answer is (B). Both statements are false because the TRAIN Law imposes a 6% tax rate for donor’s
and estate tax.
85. Answer is (D). None of the donees will entitle to the P10,000 dowry exemption, because the dowry is
already subject to donor’s tax regardless of the amount.
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86. Answer is (C). The stranger’s tax payable is 6% of the net gifts.
88. Answer is (D). Under the TRAIN Law, the sale, exchange or other transfer of property made in the
ordinary course of business shall be considered made for adequate and full consideration in money
and money’s worth, hence, not subject to tax.
Statement 1. Under the TRAIN Law, the sale, exchange or other transfer of property made in the
ordinary course of business shall be considered made for adequate and full consideration in money
and money’s worth, hence, not subject to tax.
Statement 2. Under NIRC, the sale, exchange or other transfer of property made in the ordinary course
of business is transferred for less than adequate and full consideration in money and money’s worth,
then the amount by which the fair market value of the property exceeded the value of the consideration
shall be subject to donor’s tax.
If, there being two or more donations, the disposal portion is not sufficient to cover all of them,
those of the more recent date shall be suppressed or reduced with regard to the excess.
99. Answer is (D). Although the seller died six months after the sale, it cannot be said that the sale was
made in contemplation of death. However, the sale for inadequate consideration is no longer subject to
donor’s tax under the new law.
Estate Tax
Statement 2 is correct because the fair market value of the family home increases which is exempt
from estate tax from 1M to 10M.
The Train Law eliminates the requirement to file an estate tax return for gross estate exceeding
P200,000 which are exempt from estate tax.
To be deductible, claims against the estate out of debt instrument must be duly notarized.
Claims of the estate against other persons are deductible only if the debtor is declared insolvent.
Mortgages paid are allowed only as deduction from the value of the property in computing vanishing
deduction. In computing for the net estate, the deductible item is unpaid mortgage.
Taxes must have accrued before the death of the decedent. Taxes on income of properties which have
accrued after death are not deductible.