Cash donations subject to tax, BIR chief says

**n1kn0k** · October 2nd, 2009 02:31 AM

Taken from http://www.gmanews.tv/story/173606/c...bir-chief-says. Kaya hindi umaasenso bansa natin. We have some of the dumbest laws in the world!!

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Cash donations made to privately-led groups assisting typhoon victims remain subject to donor's tax, the Philippines' tax chief said.

However, Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Sixto Esquivias IV failed to provide tax rates while testifying before the Senate sub-finance committee chaired by Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago.

“Donations done straight to private individuals are subject to donor’s tax," Esquivias said. “Donations to government and charitable institutions are exempt."

Besides emphasizing that donors will not encounter any problems with the tax, Esquivias added that agencies such as the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) could receive donations from the private sector “tax-free."

Previously, Santiago was attempting to secure BIR approval for a donor's tax waiver to spur more donations for victims of the storm Ondoy.

Although she earlier intended to file a bill exempting cash donations from donor's tax, Santiago opted to file a resolution instead.

Under Section 98 of the National Internal Revenue Code, direct or indirect gifts, real and personal properties, tangible or intangible assets under P100,000 will be exempt from taxes.

However, a tax of anywhere from two to 15 percent percent will be charged on donations worth anywhere from P100,000 to P10 million. - GMANews.TV

**[archie]** · October 2nd, 2009 03:35 AM

sana naman except muna ngayon since ang laki ng damage caused by the typhoon.

**combustion95** · October 2nd, 2009 04:09 AM

Ayos!!! kahit na bumabagyo kita pa rin ang gobyerno, sarap talaga mabuhay sa gobyerno. Hay!!!!

**oliver1013** · October 2nd, 2009 08:03 AM

Mas mabagsik ang IRS sa tate...

**CVT** · October 2nd, 2009 08:29 AM

E iyon ngang tax na naibayad natin, mukhang malabo ang pinuntahan...

Heto na naman!!!....

8701:soccer:

**niky** · October 2nd, 2009 08:36 AM

Gift tax kasi... meron... pero kung through a non-profit foundation... no problem.

**ans_lim168** · October 2nd, 2009 09:09 AM

Government really makes a way to earn, I agree this is a time of calamity, is this government so inconsiderate to tax a donation?

**jjmd3_787** · October 2nd, 2009 09:24 AM

[SIZE=7]WTF?!!![/SIZE]

Tulong na nga para sa mga nasalanta e gusto pa nilang gatasan?! Mabuti sana kung sa kaban ng bayan napupunta ang mga taxes natin! Mga KAPAL-MUKS!!!

**goldencoil** · October 2nd, 2009 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by niky

Gift tax kasi... meron... pero kung through a non-profit foundation... no problem.

Boss niky, considered kaya na non-profit ang Philippine National Red Cross? Or sa ibang mga television networks?

Pag through govt agency kasi pinadaan, baka katkongin lng nga mga officials. Sayang naman.

**redorange** · October 2nd, 2009 09:56 AM

If you donate to recognized NGO then it should still be tax free, if you donate to an individual it is subject to tax because it would be income for that individual. If you give the Red Cross it should not be taxable, but donate to a person then it's considered income for that person and they would have to file income tax for the amount. Hopefully they get it straight and allow the private orgs to help without tax problems.