
As companies begin preparing their 2025 financial statements for SEC filing, one common question arises: Does the Statement of Management’s Responsibility (SMR) now need to be notarized? Recent updates from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have created some confusion. The answer is simple once you understand the rule: Notarization depends on whether the financial…

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 29-2025, further amending the rules on de minimis benefits. This update increases the ceilings for certain non-taxable employee benefits, giving employers more flexibility to provide allowances and perks without triggering income tax or fringe benefit tax, when properly structured. Below is a practical…

What Businesses Need to Know (RMC No. 110-2025) The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) continues its push toward digitalization with the release of Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 110-2025, announcing the availability of the 2026 BIR Interactive Tax Calendar on the official BIR website RMC No. 110-2025. This initiative is designed to help taxpayers stay…

If you’re planning to work, start a business, or simply comply with financial or legal requirements in the Philippines, one essential document you’ll need is a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). Whether you’re a fresh graduate, a freelancer, or transitioning to formal employment, securing a TIN is a must. This guide will walk you through how…

There has been growing public discussion, and some confusion, surrounding the recent changes in the taxation of deposit interest income under the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA) or Republic Act No. 12214. As finance and tax professionals, it’s important to understand these changes based on actual provisions of the law and regulatory issuances, rather…