General Principles of Taxation

GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF TAXATION:
1. Which of the following is the primary purpose of taxation?

A. Enforce contribution from its subject for public purpose
B. Raising revenue
C. Achieving economic and social stability
D. Regulate the conduct of business or profession
2. Statement 1: The power to tax includes the power to exempt

Statement 2: The power to license includes the power to tax
A. Only Statement 1 is true C. Both Statements are true
B. Only Statement 2 is true D. Both Statements are false
3. What is the basis of taxation?

A. Reciprocal duties of support and protection
B. Constitutionality
C. Public Purpose
D. Necessity
4. The point in which tax is levied is also called

A. Impact of taxation C. Incidence of taxation
B. Situs of taxation D. Assessment
5. The power to enforce proportional contribution from the people for the support of
the government is
A. Taxation C. Eminent Domain
B. Police Power D. Public Properties
6. Which is not an object of taxation

A. Persons C. Transactions
B. Business D. Public Properties
7. The courts cannot issue injunction against the governments effort to collect taxes is
justified by
A. Lifeblood doctrine C. Ability to pay theory
B. Imprescriptibility of taxes D. Doctrine of estoppel
8. This theory underscores that taxes are indispensable to the existence of the state.
A. Doctrine of equitable recoupment C. Lifeblood Doctrine
B. Benefit-received theory D. Holmes Doctrine
9. Which of the following inappropriately describes the nature of taxation?

A. Inherent in sovereignty
B. Essentially a legislative function
C. Subject to inherent and constitutional
D. Generally for Public Purpose
10. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A. Power to tax includes the power to exempt
B. Exemption is construed against the taxpayer and in favor of the government
C. Tax statutes are construed against the government in case of doubt
D. Taxes should be collected only for public improvements.
11. Which of the following statements is not included as a secondary purpose of

taxation?
A. Reduce social inequality
B. Protect local industries
C. Raise revenue for the support of the government
D. Encourage growth of local industries

A. Every person must contribute his share in government costs.
B. The existence of a government is expected to improve the lives of the people
C. The government provides protection and other benefits while the people provide
support.
D. Only those who are able to pay the tax can enjoy the privileges and protection of
the government.
13. Which is the most incorrect statement regarding taxes?

A. Taxes are necessary for the continued existence of the government
B. The obligation to pay tax does not rest upon the privilege enjoyed by or the
protection afforded to the citizen of the government but upon the necessity of money
for the support of the State.
C. There should be a personal benefit enjoyed from the government before one is
required to pay tax.
D. Taxes should be collected without unnecessary delay but its collection should not
be tainted with arbitrariness.
14. Statement 1: In the selection of the objects of taxation, the courts have no power
to inquire into the wisdom, objectivity, motive, expediency or necessity of a tax law.
Statement 2: An imposition can be both a tax and a regulation. Taxes may be levied to
provide means for rehabilitation and stabilization of threatened industry.
15. Which of the following acts in taxation is administrative by nature?

A. Determination of the amount to be imposed.
B. Fixing the allocation of the amount to be collected between the local government
and the national government.
C. Levy or distrait of taxpayers property for tax delinquency.
D. Determining the purpose of the tax to impose.
16. This refers to the privilege or immunity from a tax burden which others are
subject to:
A. Exclusion C. Tax holiday
B. Deduction D. Reciprocity
17. The process by which the sovereign raises income to defray the expenses of the
government is called
A. Subsidy C. Taxation
B. Tariff D. Tribute
18. Which of the following statements is not correct?

A. Taxes may be imposed to raise revenues or to provide disincentives to certain
activities within the state
B. The state can have the power of taxation even if the Constitution does not
expressly give it the power to tax.
C. For the exercise of the power to taxation, the state can tax anything at any time.
D. The provisions of taxation in the Philippine Constitution are grants of power and
not a limitation on taxing powers.
19. One of the characteristics of internal revenue laws is that they are:
A. Criminal in nature
B. Penal in nature
C. Political in nature
D. Generally prospective in application
20. One of the characteristics of our internal revenue laws is that they are:
A. Political in nature
B. Penal in nature
C. Generally prospective in operation although the tax statute may nevertheless
operate retrospectively provided it is clearly the legislative intent
D. Criminal in nature.
21. In case of conflict between tax laws and generally accepted accounting principles
(GAAP)
A. Both tax laws and GAAP shall be enforced.
B. GAAP shall prevail over tax laws
C. Tax laws shall prevail over GAAP
D. The issue shall be resolved by the courts.
22. The following are similarities of the inherent power of taxation, eminent domain,
and police power, except.
A. Are necessary attributes of sovereignty
B. Interfere with private rights and property
C. Affect all persons or the public
D. Are legislative in implementation
23. Tax as distinguished from license fee

A. Non-payment does not necessarily render the business illegal
B. A regulatory measure
C. Imposed in the exercise of police power
D. Limited to cover cost of regulation
24. Which of the following statement refers to police power as distinguished from
taxation?
A. It can only be imposed on specific property or properties
B. The amount imposed depends on whether the activity is useful or not.
C. It involves the taking of property by the government
D. The amount imposed has no limit
25. The distinction of a tax from permit or license fee is that a tax is
A. Imposed for regulation
B. One which involves an exercise of police power
C. One in which there is generally no limit on the amount that may be imposed
D. Imposed before engagement in those activities
26. Which of following statements is not an implication of the lifeblood in taxation?

A. Tax is imposed even in the absence of a Constitutional grant
B. Claims for tax exemption are construed against taxpayers
C. The government reserves the right to choose the objects of taxation
D. The courts are allowed to interfere with the collection of taxes.
27. Which of the following similarities of the three powers of the state, except.
A. They are all ways in which the State interferes with private rights and properties
B. They all exist independently with Constitution and are exercisable by the
government even without Constitution grant. However, the Constitution may impose
conditions or limits for their power.
C. The exercise of these powers by the local government units have no limits
D. They all presuppose an equivalent form of compensation received by the persons
affected by the exercise of the power.
28. Which of the following statements is not part of Constitutional limitations?

A. Exemption of religious or charitable entities, non-profit cemeteries, churches and
mosque from property taxes.
B. Exemption of the government
C. Non-appropriation of public funds or property for the benefit of any church, sect or
system of religion.
D. The requirement that appropriations, revenue or tariff bills shall originate
exclusively in the House of Representatives.
29. Which of the following statements is not part of the Inherent limitations?
A. Non-delegation of the taxing power C. Territoriality of taxation
B. International comity D. Free worship rule
30. Which of the following statements describe Marshall Doctrine?

A. Taxation power is not the power to destroy
B. The Philippine government adopts free exercise of religion and do not subject its
exercise to taxation
C. Properties outside the Philippine are not subject to tax
D. Taxation power may be used to build or encourage beneficial activities or
industries by the grant of tax incentives.
31. Taxes are not subject to automatic set-off or compensation, except

A. The taxpayer cannot delay payment of tax to wait for the resolution of a lawsuit
involving his pending claim against the government.
B. Where the taxpayers claim has already become due and demandable such as when
the government already recognized the same and an appropriation for refund was
made.
C. It allows the government sufficient period to evaluate the validity of the claim
D. The government owes to the taxpayer.
32. Which of the following statements describe Holmes Doctrine?

A. Taxation power is not the power to destroy
B. The Philippine government adopts free exercise of religion and do not subject its
exercise to taxation
C. Properties outside the Philippine are not subject to tax
D. Taxation power may be used to build or encourage beneficial activities or
industries by the grant of tax incentives.
33. Which of the following statements is not correct about strict construction of tax
laws?
A. Vague tax laws are construed against the government and in favor of the taxpayers.
B. The claim for exemption is construed strictly against the taxpayer in accordance
with the lifeblood doctrine.
C. A well-founded doubt is fatal to the claim; it is only when the terms of the
concession are too explicit to admit fairly of any other construction that the
proposition can be supported.
D. A taxpayer claiming a tax exemption must not necessary to point a specific
provision of law conferring on the taxpayer, in clear and plain terms, exemption from
a common burden.
34. A feasibility study needs or needs to look into the taxes of different political
subdivisions of government which may be alternative sites of the business because
A. Provinces, cities, and municipalities must have uniform taxes between and among
themselves.
B. The local taxes of a political subdivision need not be uniform with the local taxes
of another political subdivision
C. Businesses that are subject to national taxes are exempted from local business taxes
D. Local business taxes may be credited against national business taxes.
35. Which of the following taxation powers that can be delegated?

A. Determining the nature and purposes for which taxes shall be collected
B. Fixing the amount to be imposed and tax rates
C. Enact laws and ordinances, and to impose and collect taxes
D. Granting tax exemptions or condonations, and setting down the rules of taxation in
general
36. Which of the following statements is not included about the importance of
taxation?
A. Taxation is very importance to regulate inflation, achieve economic and social
stability and for social control.
B. It is the primary source of government revenue that is used to effectively and
permanently perform government functions.
C. To raise revenue for the very existence of the government to serve the people for
whose benefits taxes are collected
D. To support other inherent powers of the State.

A. Direct duplicate taxation is a valid defense against a tax measure if it violates the
equal protection clause.
B. There is no constitutional prohibition on double taxation
C. A 20% final withholding tax on interest income on bank deposits and a 5% gross
receipts tax on banks is a direct duplicate taxation
D. The absence of any of the elements of direct double taxation makes it indirect
duplicate taxation.
38. The reduction in the selling price of the income-producing property by an amount
equal to the capitalized value of future taxes that may be paid by the purchaser.
A. Transformation C. Tax Exemptions
B. Capitalization D. Shifting
39. Which of the following is not a scheme of shifting the incidence of the tax
burden?
A. Changing the terms of the sale like FOB shipping point in the Philippines to FOB
destination abroad, so that the title passes abroad instead of in the Philippines.
B. The manufacturer transfers the tax to the consumer by adding the tax to the selling
price of the goods sold
C. The purchaser asks for a discount or refuses to buy at regular price unless it is
reduced by an amount equal to the tax he will pay
D. The manufacturer transfers the sales tax to the distributor, to the wholesaler, to the
retailer and finally to the consumer.
40. Statement 1: The power of taxation is inherent in sovereignty being essential to

the existence of every government. Hence, even if not mentioned in the Constitution
the state can still exercise the power.
Statement 2: It is essentially a legislative function. Even in the absence of any
constitutional provisions, taxation power falls to Congress as part of the general
power of law-making
A. The power of taxation is shared by the legislative and executive departments of
government.
B. An inherent limitation of taxation may be disregarded by the application of a
constitutional limitation
C. The property of an educational institution operated by a religious order is exempt
from property tax, but its income is subject to income tax.
D. The prohibition of delegation by the state of the power of taxation will still allow
the Bureau of Internal Revenue to modify the rules on time for filing of returns and
payment of taxes.

A. A law that imposes a tax on sugar mills central where the revenue collected will be
used to improve the sugar industry is a tax for a public purpose, and the law is
constitutional.
B. A law that imposes a tax on the supervisors fee in the community, however, during
the imposition of tax, only one person is having that income. This law is not
constitutional
C. A law that imposes a tax on movie goes in a city, where the revenues will be used
to improve flood control infrastructures in the low areas in the city is constitutional.
D. A law that gives tax privileges to manufacturers in defined industrial areas, which
are not enjoyed by other manufacturers elsewhere, is not discriminatory and is
constitutional.
43. Which of the following functions is not part of the legislative?

A. Fixing the amount of the tax and or tax rates to be imposed.
B. Implementation or collection of taxes
C. Determination of the purpose for which taxes shall be imposed.
D. Selection of the object or subject to be taxed
44. Mr. X is claiming for a refund for the overpayment of his income tax return,
however, he is prevented due to the prescription. Instead of claiming as a refund he
appeals to the BIR to offset the overpayment to his current income tax payable. Which
tax doctrine best describe the case above?
A. Marshall Doctrine C. Border Rule Doctrine
B. Taxpayers Suit D. Equitable Recoupment
45. Direct duplicate taxation is prohibited because it comprises imposition of the same
tax on the same property for the same purpose by the same state during the same
taxing period. Which of the cases where double taxation does not apply?
A. A tax imposed by the state and the local government upon the same occupation,
calling or activity
B. Taxes are imposed on the taxpayers final product and the storage of raw materials
used in the production of the final product.
C. A 5% tax on bank reserve deficiency and another 1% penalty per day as a
consequence of such reserve deficiency.
D. Real estate tax and income tax collected on the same real estate property leased for
earning purpose.
46. Which of the following cases will the law not allow the person to do compromise
on behalf of the government?
A. Only the BIR Commissioner is expressly authorized by the Tax Code to enter into
compromise for both civil and criminal liabilities subject to certain conditions.
B. The Local Government Code has no provision regarding compromise; however,
the tax liability is not prohibited from being compromised.
C. The BIR is given the power to compromise with respect to customs duties limited
to cases where legitimate authority is specifically granted, such as in the remission of
duties
D. The Customs Commissioner, subject to approval by the Secretary for Finance, has
the power to compromise cases involving the imposition of fines, surcharges, and
forfeitures.
47. Which of the following factors is not included in determining the situs of
taxation?
A. Amount of income
B. Sources of income being taxed
C. Place of the excise, privilege, business or occupation being taxed
D. Subject matter of the tax (either person, property, rights or activity)
48. Statement 1: Tax laws are given retroactive effect because the rule of ex-post
facto law is applicable for tax purposes.
Statement 2: Tax rulings of the Secretary of Finance are binding to the Courts because
the Department of Finance is the highest agency regarding tax administration.
49. Which of the following statement is incorrect?

A. The government can enforce contribution upon its citizen only when the
Constitution grants it.
B. The State has the supreme power to command to enforce contribution from people
within its jurisdiction.
C. The government automatically possesses the power to collect taxes from its
inhabitants.
D. Taxation power exists inseparably with the State.
50. Which of the following statements is correct?

A. Indirect double taxation is legal as long as there is no violation of equal protection
and uniformity clauses of the Constitution.
B. Direct double taxation is prohibited by the Constitution
C. Indirect double taxation violates the Constitutional provisions uniformity and equal
protection.
D. There is direct double taxation in taxing the income of the corporation and again
subject the portion of that income declared a dividend to Final tax.
GROSS INCOME SUBJECTED TO REGULAR TAXES:

51. Under Sec. 32 (B) of the NIRC, which of the following items is included in the
Gross income?
A. The proceeds of life Insurance policies paid to the heirs or beneficiaries upon the
death of the insured.
B. Gains from the sale of bonds, debentures or other certificates of indebtedness with
a maturity of more than five years, gains from the redemption of shares in mutual
fund company and interest income pertaining to investment securities of more than 5
years according to Section 22 (B) of the NIRC.
C. Any amount received by the insured as a return of premiums paid by him under life
insurance, endowment, or annuity contracts, either during the term of at the maturity
of the term mentioned in the contract or upon surrender of the contract.
D. Amounts received through accident or health insurance or under Workmens
Compensation Acts as compensation for personal injuries or sickness including the
amounts of any damages received, whether by suit or agreement on account of such
injuries or sickness.
52. Which of the following statements is non-taxable compensation income according

to Section 32 (B) of the NIRC?
A. Compensation income including holiday, overtime pay, night shift differential pay,
and hazard pay earned by minimum wage earner, who has other reportable income
according to RR10-2008.
B. Prizes and awards granted to athletes in local and international sports competitions
and tournaments whether held in the Philippines or abroad and sanctioned by non-
accredited Philippine Olympic Sports Committee.
C. Interest received by a nonresident individual or a nonresident corporation from
deposits with the depository banks under the expanded foreign currency deposit
system (EFCDS).
D. Interest income received by cooperatives from any currency bank deposit and yield
or deposit substitutes and royalties derived from sources within the Philippines.
53. Which of the following statements is not a requisite for non-taxable retirement
benefits under Republic Act No. 7641?
A. The retiring official or employee has been in the services of the same employer for
at least 10 uninterrupted years.
B. The employer maintains a reasonable private benefits plan and approved by the
BIR Commissioner.
C. Retiree should have been 50 years old at the time of retirement
D. It should have been availed of for the first time.
54. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the Revenue Regulations
20-2001 pertaining to the cooperatives?
A. Cooperatives that transact business purely with members are exempt from all taxes
and fees.
B. Income of cooperatives from business transactions to non-members are exempt
from all taxes and fees, provided the accumulated reserve and undivided savings do
not exceed 10, 000, 000.
C. Cooperatives will be exempt for a period of 10 years from the date of registration
with CDA, provided, that at least 25% of the net income of the cooperative is returned
to the members in the form of interest and or patronage refund and the accumulated
reserve and undivided saving do not exceed 10, 000, 000
D. Cooperatives are exempted from capital gains tax on sales or exchange of shares of
stock and real property classified as capital assets.
55. Which of the following statements is incorrect pertaining to Revenue Regulation

No. 1-2015?
A. Further Amendments to Revenue Regulations No. 2-98 and 3-98, as last amended
by Revenue Regulations No. 5-2008 and 8-2012, to with respect De Minimis
Benefits.
B. Benefits received by an employee by virtue of a collective bargaining agreement
(CBA) and productivity incentive schemes provided that the total annual monetary
value received from both CBA and productivity incentives schemes combined do not
exceed ten thousand pesos (P10, 000) per employee per taxable year.
C. It is a contractual agreement between an employer and a labor union that governs
wages, hours, and working conditions for employees and which can be enforced
against both the employer and the union for failure to comply with its terms.
D. This provision is effective on January 1, 2016, a year after it was amended.
56. Which of the following causes of separation or termination is not exempted?

A. Closure of employers business, downsizing of employers business
B. Backwages or illegal deductions repaid by the employer upon termination
C. Terminal leaves pay or the commutation of accumulated unused leave credits
D. Abandonment of offices such as the registration and subsequent appointment to
another office.
57. Which of the following statements is not exempted from regular income tax?
A. Social security benefits, retirement gratuitous and other similar benefits from
foreign government agencies and other institutions, private or public received by
resident or non-resident citizens or aliens who come to settle permanently in the
Philippines
B. Income derived from investments in the Philippines in loans, stocks, bonds, or
other domestic securities, or from interest on deposits in banks in the Philippines who
is enjoying refinancing from a foreign government.
C. Income derived by the government and its political subdivision from the exercise
of essential government function.
D. Income derived by the government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCCs)
engaged in income-producing activities which are proprietary or commercial in
nature.
58. Which of the following retirement benefits, pensions, gratuitous is subject to

regular income tax under Sec. 32 (6) of the NIRC?
A. Retirement benefits received under Republic Act. No. 7641 and those received by
officials and employees of private firms, whether individual or corporate, in
accordance with a reasonable private benefits plan maintained by the employer.
B. Any amount received by an official or employee or by his heirs from the employer
as a consequence of the separation of such official employee from the service of the
employer because of death sickness or other physical disability or for any cause
within the control of the said official or employee.
C. The provisions of any existing law to the contrary notwithstanding, social security
benefits, retirement gratuities pensions and other similar benefits received by a
resident or nonresident citizens of the Philippines or aliens who come to reside
permanently in the Philippines from foreign government agencies and other
institutions, private or public.
D. Payment of benefits due to become due to any person residing in the Philippine
under the laws of the United states administered by the United States Veterans
Administration.
E. Benefits received from enjoyed under the SSS in accordance with the provisions of
Republic Act No. 8282 and benefits received under Republic Act. No. 8291, including
retirement gratuity received by government officials and employees.
59. Which of the following is incorrect regarding the Revenue Regulation No. 3-
2015?
A. This revenue regulation is promulgated to implement the provisions Republic Act
(RA) No. 10653.
B. Accordingly, the amount of 82, 000 shall ONLY apply to the 13th-month pay and
other benefits prescribed under the provisions of Section 2.78.1 (B) of RR No. 2-98,
as amended and shall apply ALSO to the Minimum Wage Earner.
C. It must be emphasized that this exclusion from gross income is not applicable to
self-employed individuals and income generated from the business.
D. The effective implementation of these Regulations all taxpayer-employers shall
ensure the correct computation and application of the said increase on the 13th month
and other benefits of the employees in the year-end adjustments and the same shall be
clearly indicated among others.
E. The said BIR form shall be issued by the employer to the employee on or before
January 31 of the succeeding calendar year of if the employment is terminated before
the close of such calendar year, on the day on which the last payment of compensation
is made.
F. In case the employee whose employment is terminated and subsequently employed
transferee shall immediately furnish the new employer the accomplished BIR form
issued by the previous employer for the appropriate withholding tax computation of
the employees regular compensation and subsequent year-end adjustment if any.
60. Which of the following items is not subject to regular income taxation?
A. Compensation income for services in whatever forms paid
B. Gross income from the conduct of trade, business or exercise of a profession
C. Gains derived from dealings in properties
D. Dealings in capital assets of domestic stocks and real properties
61. Which of the following interest incomes is not subject to regular income tax?
A. Income from lending activities to individuals and corporation by banks, finance
companies, and other lenders.
B. From bonds and promissory notes
C. Interest income earned by the landowners in disposing their lands to their tenants.
D. Interest income from banks deposits abroad
62. Which of the following statements about rent is/are correct?

I. Obligations of the lessor that are assumed by the lessee are additional rental income
to the lessor
II. Advance rental is subject to regular income tax is restricted to be applied in future
years or upon the termination of the lease
III. Leasehold improvements made by the lessee on the leased property are recognized
by the lessor as income using the spread-out method or outright method.
IV. Advance rental as a security deposit to guarantee payment or rent subject to
contingency which may or may not happen
V. Rent income is a passive income hence, subject to regular income tax
A. I, II AND V C. I, II, III, AND IV
B. I, II, III, IV AND V D. I, II, AND II
63. Which of the following statements about royalties is/are incorrect?

I. Royalties earned from sources within the Philippine are generally subject to final
tax.
II. Active royalty income and royalties earned from sources outside the Philippines
are subject to final income tax
III. Royalties from mining properties and from books in the Philippines is are subject
to final tax
IV. Royalties earned by the resident foreign corporation are exempt from regular
income tax.
A. I and IV only C. III and IV only
B. I, II, III and IV D. II and IV only
64. Which of the statements regarding Dividends income is/are incorrect?

I. Dividends declared by domestic corporations are generally subject to 10% final tax
if the recipient is an individual taxpayer.
II. All kinds of dividends received from foreign corporations are items of gross
income subject to regular income tax.
III. When the declaration confers to the recipient a different interest or right after the
stock dividend declaration or when the stocks dividends are subsequently redeemed is
taxable
IV. According to RR6-2008, the difference between the proceeds of the liquidating
dividends and the cost of the investment is a capital or loss which is subject to the
rules of regular income tax or to the 5%-10% capital gains tax rule.
A. IV only C. I, II, III and IV
B. II and IV only D. II and III only
65. Which of the following statements is relatively correct regarding the partners
distributable share of the net income of the general professional partnership?
A. The general professional partnership is not subject to any kind of taxes.
B. The basis of income to be subject to regular income tax is not the net income but
the actual distribution.
C. If the items of gross income subjected to final tax and capital tax to the general
professional partnership are included as an item of gross income subject to regular
income tax when distributed to the partners.
D. Any income received by the partner from the general professional partnership are
not subjected to regular income tax but rather to a final tax of 10%-15% final tax rule.
66. Which of the following other sources of gross income is/are subject to regular
income tax?
I. Income distribution from taxable estates or trusts
II. Share from the net income of other pass-through entities
III. Farming income
IV. Recovery of past deduction
V. Reimbursement of expenses
VI. Cancelation of indebtedness for a consideration
A. I, IV and VI C. I, III, IV and VI
B. I, II, III, IV and VI D. I, II, III, IV, V and VI
67. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the recovery of past
deductions?
A. When past year deductions from gross income are subsequently recovered by the
taxpayer or when accrued expenses previously deducted are subsequently paid at an
amount less than the deduction claimed
B. Past deductions that created tax benefit to the taxpayer must be reverted back to
gross income in the year of recovery.
C. If the net income in the period the deduction was made exceeds the amount of the
deduction, all recoveries from the deduction are non-taxable.
D. If the net operating loss in the period the deduction was made exceeds the amount
of the deduction, all recoveries from the deduction is non-taxable.
68. The following items are the taxable recovery of past deductions, except.
I. Recovery of previously claimed bad debt expense
II. Refund of local tax expense
III. Stock transaction tax in disposing of stocks through the Philippine stock exchange
IV. Refund of foreign tax previously claimed as deduction
V. Income tax paid or incurred to a foreign country, if the taxpayer claimed a credit
for such tax in the year it was paid or incurred.
VI. Re-commissioning of abandoned petroleum service contracts or mining properties
VII. Release of reserve funds of insurance companies
VIII. Special assessment
A. III, IV, V-VII and VIII C. II, III, V and VIII
B. II, IV, VI and VIII D. III, V and VIII
69. Which of the following data regarding the MWE is correct?

A. A worker in the private sector who is paid the minimum wage, or to an employee
in the public sector with compensation income of not more than the statutory minim
wage (i.e. those with salary grade 1 to 3) in the non-agricultural sector where he is
assigned.
B. Rate fixed by the Regional Tripartite Wage and Productivity Board of the
Department of Labor and Employment or 5, 000 per month or 60, 000 per year,
whichever is lower.
C. The employee must not have other income aside from minimum wage and exempt
benefits.
D. Minimum Wage Income Earner is exempted from the regular income tax including
the 13th-month pay and other benefits even there is another taxable income provided,
that the other income is tax exempt also.
70. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the Minimum Wage
Income Earner (MWE)?
A. When an employee become a minimum wage earner during the year, he shall be
subject to income tax only on compensation earned during the taxable year before
becoming a minimum wage earner.
B. When an employee ceases to be a minimum wage earner during the year due to
increase in salary, only the income for the rest of the year is taxable.
C. The employee ceases to a minimum wage earner during the year by
disqualification, the employer shall withhold income tax for the salaries of the
employee for the entire taxable year.
D. Under RMO 23-2011, COLA which forms part of the new wage rates prescribed to
be the statutory minimum wage should be treated as part of the minimum wage and
shall not be treated as separate or other benefits.
71. Which of the following compensation income is/are non-taxable or exempted

from regular income tax?
I. Income of the minimum wage income earner
II. Other benefits of relatively small value that are not included in the list of the de
minimis benefits.
III. Income exempt under treaty or international agreements
IV. Income or benefits necessary to the trade, business or conduct of profession of the
employer
V. Excess de minimis over the statutory limits.
VI. For the convenience or advantage of the employer
A. I, II, III and VI C. I, III, V, and VI
B. I, III, IV and VI D. I, II, III, IV, V and VI
72. Which of the following de minimis benefits is/ are non-taxable from regular
income tax under RR8-2012?
I. Actual medical assistance not exceeding 10, 000 per annum
II. Employee achievement award in the form of tangible property other than cash or
gift certificates with an annual monetary value not exceeding 10, 000 received by the
employee under an established written plan which does not discriminate in favor of
highly paid employees.
III. Gifts are given during Christmas and major anniversary celebration not exceeding
10, 000 per annum
IV. Daily meal allowances for overtime work and night or graveyard shift not
exceeding 25% of the basic minimum wage on a per region basis.
V. Monetized unused vacation leave credits of private employees not exceeding not
exceeding 10 days during the year.
VI. Monetized unused terminal leave pay or the commutation of unused leave credits
due to involuntary separation from employment of the employee not exceeding 10
days leave credit limit.
VII. Benefits receive by an employee by virtue of a collective bargaining agreement
(CBA) and productivity incentive schemes provided that the total annual monetary
value receives from both CBA and productivity incentive schemes combined do not
exceed 10, 000 per employee per taxable year.
A. I, II, III, IV, V and VII C. I, II, III, IV, V, VI and VII
B. I, II, IV, V and VII D. I, II, IV, V, VI and VII
73. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the de minimis benefits?
A. Any benefits received by a rank and file employee will be treated as other
compensation income which is subject to RR3-2015 for the 13th-month pay and other
benefits not exceeding 82, 000.
B. Any excess of the statutory limit of the de minimis of managerial and supervisory
employees is subject to regular income tax.
C. For managerial and supervisory employees, any benefits are treated as fringe
benefits in which subject to final fringe benefits tax.
D. Medical cash allowance to dependents of employees not exceeding 750 per
employee per semester or 125 per month.

A. Employee benefits of non-Filipino nationals and or non-permanent residents of the
Philippines from foreign governments, embassies or diplomatic missions and
international organization in the Philippines are subject to regular income tax
provided they are only rank and files employees.
B. Filipino employees of a foreign government, embassies, diplomatic missions and
international organization are immune from regular income tax also.
C. Filipino claiming exemptions under the terms of international agreements or under
provisions of special laws granting privileges to international organizations shall file
an application for confirmation of tax exemption with the BIRs International Tax
Affairs Division (ITAD).
D. A Foreign government, embassies, diplomatic missions and international
organization have the obligation to withhold income tax by virtue of international
comity as embodied in several international agreements to which the Philippine is a
signatory.
75. Which of the following statements does not qualify to as necessity of the
employer rule?
A. Necessary traveling, transportation, representation or entertainment expenses that
are subject to an accounting or liquidation in accordance with specific requirements of
substantiation of expense.
B. Representation and Transportation Allowance (RATA) of public officers and
employees under the General Appropriation Act.
C. Personnel Economic Relief Allowance (PERA)
D. Cost of Living Allowances (COLA)
76. Benefits or allowances which are intended for the furtherance of the interest of the
employers business or to ensure its smooth operations are exempt from income tax,
except.
A. Scholarship grant to an employee under contract to remain in service for a
specified period upon completion of the study.
B. Grant of housing privilege to employees working at distant or remote facilities
even if the dwelling is distanced from the facility in compliance with labor safety
standards.
C. Cellphone allowance is given to all employees by the employer
D. Car incentives to medical doctors on-call who are required to report on duty
anytime.
77. Which of the following statements below is incorrect regarding the fixed
allowance is given by the employer to the employees?
A. The cost of living allowance and other benefits paid to the employee every payroll
period are tax exempt.
B. Ordinary and necessary traveling, representation or entertainment expense of the
employee in the pursuit of his trade, business or profession is exempted from regular
tax under the necessity of the employer rule.
C. Expenses subjected to accounting or liquidation are tax exempt.
D. Any excess of the advances return to the employer are non-taxable
78. Which of the following statements is false regarding paid vacation and sick leave
allowances?
A. The paid absences of an employee applied for his vacation or sick leave credits
which are normally received as part of the regular salary is part of the regular
compensation.
B. Retainer fees of consultants, talents, and directors who have no management
function in the business are professional income not a compensation income of the
recipient.
C. Commissions to non-employees such as independent sales agent is part of his
compensation income.
D. Tips and gratuities paid directly to an employee by customers of the employer
which are not accounted for by the employee to the employer are not considered as
compensation income but are to be reported as other income on the income tax return
of the employee.
79. Compensation income includes performance based remunerations to an employee

in addition to the regular compensation with or without regard to the payroll period,
except.
A. Gaines on exercise of stock options
B. Emoluments and honoraria
C. Taxable retirement and separation pay
D. Directors Fees of an independent employee
80. Which of the following items is not included in 13th-month pay and other benefits
as governed by the RR3-2015?
A. Christmas bonus of private employees
B. Cash gifts for the wedding anniversary of a private employee
C. Other Fringe benefits of rank and file employees
D. Personal Economic Relief Allowance (PERA)
GROSS INCOME SUBJECT TO FINAL TAXES

81. Under Section 24 (B) of the Tax Code, a final tax is imposed upon the gross
passive income of citizen and resident aliens, except.
A. Income from the savings accounts and time deposits maintained by a member of
cooperatives.
B. Royaltys income from books which is less than 10, 000.
C. Dividend income received from a domestic corporation by an individual.
D. Income from winnings less than 10, 000.
82. Which of the following statements is incorrect pertaining passive income subject
to Final tax?
A. The Philippine government cannot compel non-resident subjects of foreign
countries to withhold the tax as this would amount to infringement of foreign
sovereignty.
B. The final withholding tax is built upon taxpayer and government convenience in
which the taxpayer is relieved the taxpayer of the obligation to file income tax return.
C. Items of passive income are earned with very minimal involvement from the
taxpayer and are generally irregular in timing and amount.
D. A non-resident person not engaged in trade or business in the Philippine and non-
resident foreign corporation is not subject to final tax but rather to regular income tax.
83. Which of the following interest income is/are not subject to final tax?
i. Deposits substitute
ii. Government securities
iii. Cooperatives income
iv. Money market placements
v. Trusts funds
vi. Financial companies or lending institutions
vii. Other investments evidenced by certificates prescribed by the Bangko Sentral ng
Pilipinas.
A. i, ii, iv, and vii C. i, ii, iii, iv , vi and vii
B. i, ii, iv, vi, and vii D. i, ii, iv, v, and vii
84. Which of the following amount of winnings/ prizes is subject to a final tax of
20%?
A. P10,000 winnings outside the Philippines
B. P10,000 winnings earned within the Philippines
C. P1,000 Philippines Sweepstakes winnings
D. P9,000 first prize singing contest
85. The share of a partner in the income of a commercial partnership is

A. Subject to a final tax of 10%.
B. Subject to a creditable tax of 10% if the amount is P720, 000and below and 15%if
the amount is more than P720, 000.
C. Subject to normal tax of individual taxpayer
D. Tax-exempt
86. The following corporate income is subject to income tax, except

A. Cash dividends received from a domestic corporation by another domestic
corporation
B. Royalty income received from a domestic corporation
C. Interest income on foreign loans
D. Inter-corporate dividends received by a nonresident foreign corporation from a
domestic corporation
87. Interest income received by an individual taxpayer (except a nonresident

individual) from a depository bank under the expanded foreign currency deposit
system shall be subject to a final income tax at rate of:
A. twenty percent (20%) of such interest income.
B. fifteen percent (15%) of such interest income.
C. seven and one-half percent (7 ) of such interest income
D. two and one-half percent (2 ) of such interest income
88. Which of the following passive income from Philippine source is exempt from
Philippine income tax when received by non-resident Aliens and non-resident
citizens?
A. Royalties, in general
B. Yield or any other monetary benefit from deposit substitute
C. Interest income received from a depository bank under expanded foreign currency
deposit system
D. Other winnings
89. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the dividends?

A. If received by a domestic or resident corporation from a domestic corporation
subject to tax, such dividend is tax-exempt.
B. The pure stock dividend, dividend received from cooperative, and pure liquidating
dividends are tax- exempt.
C. Cash or property dividend is subject to final tax if received by an individuals or
non-resident corporation from a domestic corporation.
D. Any pure liquidating dividend not only a mere return of capital is tax exempt.
90. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the stock dividend?
A. If the stockholder has a preference to take cash or property dividends instead of
stock dividends it is subject to final tax.
B. Some stockholder exercised the option to take cash or property dividends is not
tax-exempt
C. Any different kind of stock received by stockholder will be subject to final tax of
10%
D. It is subject to tax if the exercise of option resulted in a change of the stockholders
proportionate share of the outstanding shares of the corporation.
91. Which of the following is not subject to 10 final tax?

A. Share of a partner in a commercial partnership
B. Dividend income received by an individual from a domestic corporation
C. Royalty income earned by an individual from his literary works
D. Dividend income received by domestic from a resident foreign corporation
92. Which of the following statements regarding royalty income is correct?

A. All royalty incomes are subject to 20% final tax
B. Royalty income derived outside is subject to regular income tax
C. Any royalty income from literary works received by the corporation is subject to
either 10% or 20% final tax.
D. Income from literary works is subject to 10% final withholding tax
93. Which of the following prizes is subject to tax?
A. Sports competitions sanctioned by the national sports organization
B. Nobel prize
C. Prize from dance competition abroad
D. Any prizes received without effort
94. Which of the following items is exempt from final tax?

A. Winnings in competition sponsored by a local trading company
B. Prizes in a body building competition
C. Dividends from a foreign corporation
D. Winnings from casino
95. On April 15, 2015, the following incomes of Mr. Jerome Chavez are:
Compensation income from his employer net of
withholding tax of 5, 750 19, 250
Interest income from his investment in UCPB 20, 000
Dividend income from ADFC 50, 000
Prize in a debate competition 15, 000
Royalties outside the Philippines 75, 000
Winnings from raffle sponsored by GMA 100, 000
Gain on sale of bonds with maturity date of less than 317, 650
Share from BDC a cooperative certified by CDA 6, 000
Interest income under EFCDS 20, 000
Interest income from Metrobank with a maturity date
of 6 years but pre-terminated within three years 80, 000
How much is the income subject to regular tax and final taxes from the passive
income?
96. Mr. Jude Capalar, a government rank, and file employee have the following
summary of his compensation and benefits in 2015.
Gross compensation income 324, 000
Less: Employee payroll deductions
Contribution to GSIS, PHIC and HDMF 32, 000
Deduction for Withholding tax 34, 000 66, 0000
Net Regular payroll 258, 000
Representation and Transportation Allowance 18, 000
Personnel Economic Relief Allowance 24, 000
Christmas bonus 37, 000
Uniform Allowance 10, 000
Honoraria 15, 000
Christmas Gift 5, 000
Additional compensation allowance 36, 000
Monetized value of vacation leave and sick leave (15 days) 7, 500
How much is the gross taxable compensation income of Mr. Jude Capalar for 2015?
A. 369, 500 C. 325, 000
B. 352, 500 D. 308, 000
97. Mr. Jerome Chavez, a private rank and file employee derived the following
remuneration and benefits in 2015.
Basic compensation income 300, 000
Less: Employees contribution to SSS, PHIC and HDMF 24, 000
Withholding tax 30, 000
Net compensation income 246, 000
Overtime Pay 21, 000
Productivity incentive 25, 000
Vacation expense paid by the employer 20, 000
Cost of living allowance (COLA) 24, 000
Pre-computed daily transportation allw. 18, 000
Rice Allowance 27, 600
13th month pay 25, 000
Monetized unused leave credit (16 days) 16, 000
Uniform allowance 15, 000
How much is the gross taxable compensation income of Mr. Chavez for 2015?
A. 249, 600 C. 364, 600
B. 312, 600 D. 394, 600
98. Mr. Montecina is preparing his income tax return from his employment and
business income are:
Basic compensation income 240, 000
Less: Contribution to SSS, PHIC and HDMF 20, 000
Withholding tax 40, 750
Net Payroll 186, 100
Add: Cost of Living Allowance 24, 000
Overtime Pay 6, 000
Night Shift Differential 8, 000
Holiday Pay 5, 000
Cash Gifts 5, 000
13th month pay 25, 000
Christmas bonus 15, 000
Other fringe benefits 20, 000
Laundry allowance 3, 000
Productivity Incentives 18, 000
Rice allowance 24, 000
Other reportable income:
Gross sales 240, 000
Less: cost of sales 100, 000
Gross income from business 140, 000
Less: Deductions * 100, 000
Taxable income from business 40, 000
Additional information:
a. On December 31, 2015, the taxpayer filed for the additional exemption of one (1)
qualified dependent child.
b. On June 20, 2015, the taxpayer donated a 10, 000 cash to Marasbaras, National
High School- a public school and 5, 000 to the non-accredited non-government
organization.
c. Mr. Montecina received 10, 000 interest income, net of final tax from Bank of the
Philippines.
d. All expenses are connected with the taxpayers trade or business.
How much is the tax due and payable or refund of Mr. Montecina during 2015?
A. 1, 000 C. (1, 000)
B. 500 D. (500)
99. Atty. Jose Aguinalde, 64 years, married with two qualified dependent children
with the following income below:
Gross professional income, net of 10% FWT 625, 500
Professional Expenses 200, 000
Retirement benefits 200, 000
Prize in a sports tournament 50, 000
Gain from sale of bonds with maturity period of 4 years 20, 000
Interest income from bank deposit, Philippines 10, 000
Interest income under EFCDS 60, 000
Royalties income from outside the Philippines 10, 000
Philippine Lotto Winnings 60, 000
Share in a commercial partnership 40, 000
Interest income from bonds with maturity period of 5 years 20, 000
Share in a general professional partnership 60, 000
a. Retirement benefits received from his previous employer that maintained a
reasonable private pension plan after his 12 years of services.
b. Prize in a sports tournament is sponsored by a group of businessmen promoting
health products.
c. The commercial partnership is subject to corporate income tax of 30% based on the
taxable income.
d. Inclusive to the amount received by the taxpayer from the general professional
partnership is the share in interest income which was subjected to a final tax of 20%
of 5, 000.
How much is the taxable net income subject to regular income tax of Atty. Aguinalde
during 2015?
A. 720, 000 C. 485, 000
B. 680, 000 D. 480, 000
100. How much is the total final withholding taxes on passive income?
A. 20, 500 C. 30, 500
B. 26, 500 D. 32, 500
101. How much is the income tax expense for 2015?

A. 195, 400 C. 139, 500
B. 182, 600 D. 119, 000
102. Mr. Gerald Result, a resident citizen and supporting his two younger sisters has
the following data for the year 2015:
Gross sales 1, 000, 000
Sales returns and allowances 50, 000
Cost of sales 300, 000
Interest income from Metrobank 10, 000
Share in the net income of commercial partnership
net of 10% final withholding tax 90, 000
Salaries of employee, net of 30, 000 CWT 270, 000
Valued Added Tax (VAT) 100, 000
Business permit and licenses 5, 000
Community tax 10, 000
Contribution to pension trust 50, 000
Entertainment expense 10, 000
Interest expense 50, 000
Research and development cost (deferred)
benefits realized during July 1, 2015, 60, 000
Purchase of equipment with estimated life of 5
acquired on October 1, 2015 50, 000
a. Result bought a residential dwelling for 100, 000 and transferred ownership to his
supervisor. The property has 90, 000 zonal value.
b. 20, 000 of the contributions to pension trust covers past years cost.
c. Withholding taxes from the salaries of the employees are properly remitted to the
BIR.
How much is the total itemized deductions?

A. 504, 450 C. 566, 950
B. 506, 950 D. 584, 950
103. How much is the taxable income of Resula for 2015?

A. 255, 000 C. 150, 000
B. 175, 000 D. 68, 050
104. How much is the taxable income of Mr. Resula if he chooses optional standard
deduction?
A. 175, 000 C. 368, 050
B. 255, 000 D. 495, 000
105. How much is the total expense to be claimed as part of the itemized deductions
from the fringe benefits given to his employees?
A. 15, 000 C. 68, 000
B. 32, 000 D. 100, 000
106. On January 2, 2014, Mr. Keneth Sajorda, a resident citizen who sold land as a
capital asset for 1, 800, 000 which had a cost to him of 600, 000. The property was
subject to a mortgage of 700, 000, which was assumed by the buyer. Of the remaining
1, 100, 000 of the consideration, 200, 000 was payable on the date of sale, 600, 000
on January 2, 2015, and 300, 000 on January 2, 2016.
How much is the capital gains tax?
A. 30, 000 C. 72, 000
B. 66, 000 D. 108, 000
107. Using problem #106, how much is the installment payment for January 2, 2015?
A. 27, 000 C. 54, 000
B. 34, 000 D. 108, 000
108. Which of the following statements best describe the characteristics of Taxable
Income?
A. There must be a sale of goods or properties
B. The gain must be realized and received
C. There is no law or treaty exempt such income from taxation
D. The gain received must be in form of cash
109. Which of the following items is not subject to taxation?

A. Rentals and royalties from property located within the Philippines
B. Gains, profits, and income from sale of real property as well as from personal
property in the Philippines
C. Any excess of the proceeds received over the acquisition costs and premium
payments by an assignee of a life insurance policy.
D. Receipt of money or property to be held in trust for, or to be remitted to, another
person.
110. Which items are not exempted by law from taxation?

A. Income of foreign government and foreign government-owned and controlled
corporations.
B. Philippine Amusement, Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR)
C. Income of International missions and organization with income tax immunity
D. SSS, GSIS, Pag-IBIG or PhilHealth benefits
111. Which of the following statements is incorrect about citizen?

A. Those who are citizens of the Philippine at the time of adoption of the Constitution
on February 2, 1987
B. Those born on January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers who elected Filipino
citizenship upon reaching the age of majority
C. Those whose mothers and fathers are resident of the Philippines
D. Those who are naturalized in accordance with law
112. Which of the following statements is incorrect about non-resident citizen?

A. A citizen of the Philippines who establishes to the satisfaction of the Commissioner
the fact of his physical presence abroad with an indefinite intention to reside therein
B. Who leaves the Philippines during the taxable year to reside abroad, either as an
immigrant or for an employment on a permanent basis
C. Working and derives income from abroad and whose employment thereat requires
him to be physically present abroad most of the time during the taxable year.
D. Previously considered as a non-resident citizen and who arrives in the Philippines
at anytime during the taxable year to reside permanently in the Philippines shall
likewise be treated as a non-resident citizen for the taxable year in which he arrives in
the Philippines with respect to his income derived from sources abroad until the date
of his arrival in the Philippines.
113. Which of the following statements is considered as a resident alien?

A. Alien who stayed in the Philippines for an aggregate period of more than 180 days
during the year
B. Aliens who come to the Philippines for a definite purpose which in its nature may
be promptly accomplished
C. Aliens who shall come to the Philippines and stay therein for an aggregate period
of not more than 180 days during the year.
D. One who comes to the Philippines for a definite purpose which in its nature would
an extended stay and to that end makes his home temporarily in the Philippines,
although it may be his intention at all times to return to his domicile abroad.

A. Citizens staying abroad for a period of at least 183 days are considered resident
B. Aliens who stayed in the Philippines for more than 1 year as of the end of the
taxable year is considered as non-resident
C. Aliens who are staying in the Philippines for not more than 1 year but more than
180 days are deemed non-resident aliens not engaged in trade or business.
D. Aliens who stayed in the Philippines for more than 180 days are considered non-
resident aliens engaged in business

A. A citizen who was previously a nonresident and who arrives and resides
temporarily in the Philippines during the taxable year is considered non-resident
citizen
B. A citizen who works and derives income from abroad and whose employment
requires him to be physically present abroad most of the time (at least 183 days)
during the taxable year is to be classified as a non-resident citizen.
C. A seaman who is a citizen of the Philippines and who receives compensation for
services rendered abroad as a member of the complement of a vessel engaged
exclusively in international trade shall be treated as an overseas contract worker.
D. An individual citizen of the Philippines who is working and deriving income from
abroad as an overseas contract worker is taxable only on income from sources within
the Philippines.

A. The nature of works of an alien will determine whether he is a resident or
nonresident.
B. If one come to the Philippine with an indefinite purpose in which his transactions
can be accomplished with extended period he becomes non-resident.
C. A foreigner who shall live in the Philippines with definite intention as to his stay is
a non-resident.
D. A foreigner who has acquired residency in the Philippines shall only become a
non-resident when he actually departs with the intention of abandoning his residency
in the Philippines.
117. Which of the following statements is incorrect about personal exemptions?
A. In the case of a married individual, only the spouse who has income is allowed to
claim a personal exemption.
B. This exemption is granted only to individual taxpayers who have earnings not
subjected to final taxes.
C. The status of the individual taxpayer will matter in claiming this exemption.
D. These exemptions include both the exemptions of the individual taxpayer, his
family, and his dependents, are considered to be the equivalent of the minimum
subsistence.
118. Which of the following taxpayers is not allowed for personal exemptions?
A. Citizens of the Philippines C. Estates and Trusts
B. Partnership and Corporation D. Resident Alien
119. The following are the requisites for a non-resident alien individual doing
business in the Philippines may be granted personal exemptions, except.
A. The country of which the non-resident alien is a subject or a citizen has an income
tax law.
B. Such income tax law of the foreign country does not allow personal exemptions to
a Filipino citizen deriving income therefrom but not residing therein.
C. Such ITR is true and accurate, covering all income received from sources within
the Philippines
D. The non-resident alien files an income tax return in the Philippines in due time.

A. Residents and citizens of the Philippines such as resident citizen and domestic
corporations are taxable on all income from sources within and without the
Philippines.
B. Under the Philippine laws, resident citizens and domestic corporations enjoy
preferential privileges than aliens.
C. The taxation of foreign income of resident citizens and domestic corporations
properly reflected this difference in benefits consistent with the Benefit Received
Theory.
D. Resident and non-resident citizens are not subject to income tax for the income
derived outside the Philippine.
121. Which of the following statements is not a requisite for Additional Exemptions?
A. A taxpayers child, whether legitimate and legally adopted but not including
illegitimate.
B. Incapable of self-support child because of mental or physical who is more than 21
years old.
C. Chiefly depending for support on the taxpayer and living with the taxpayer
D. No married, not gainfully and not more 21 years old.
122. Which of the following is correct about the dependents?

A. A dependent child includes a foster child- who is placed under planned temporary
substitute parental care by a person duly licensed by the DSWD to provide foster care.
B. The term chief support means head of the family only
C. Dependent child includes mentally incapacitated who is employed
D. Other collateral relatives can be qualified as dependent if they are chiefly
dependent upon and living with the taxpayer who is also unemployed, incapable of
self-support and of legal age.

A. If both spouses earn income during the taxable year, only one of the spouses can
claim additional exemptions for dependent qualified children.
B. If only one spouse is deriving taxable income, the only spouse may claim the
additional exemptions.
C. In a separated spouse, only the spouse who is the custody of the qualified
dependent children if the latter income is greater than the other spouse.
D. An unmarried individual with a child out of wedlock who is a recognized natural
child can claim personal exemptions and additional exemptions.
124. Which of the following is incorrect as to the rules of change of status?

A. If any of the dependent dies, marries, becomes 21 years old or becomes gainfully
employed during the taxable year, the taxpayer may still claim the same exemption as
if the event occurred at the end of the year.
B. If the taxpayer dies during the calendar year, his estate cannot claim the personal
and additional exemptions for himself and his dependents as if he died at the close of
such year.
C. If the taxpayer should have additional dependents during the taxable year, the
taxpayer may claim the corresponding additional exemption in full for such year.
D. If the dependent child who is incapacitated is employed, the taxpayer cant claimed
for additional exemption for the next calendar year.
125. Under RR2-98, NRA-ETB can claim only a basic personal exemption subject to
the following reciprocity conditions, except.
A. The country to which the NRA-ETB is a citizen must have an income tax law
B. The income tax law of the country of the NRA-ETB allows personal exemptions to
citizens of the Philippines not residing therein
C. The NRA-ETB files a true and accurate return of his income from all sources from
within the Philippines.
D. The personal exemptions granted to NRA-ETB is absolute.
126. Which of the following statements is not correct regarding the RR2-98?
A. A non-resident alien engaged in trade or business or in the exercise of a profession
in the Philippines shall be applied to personal exemption in the amount equal to the
exemptions allowed in the income tax law in the country of which he is subject-or
citizen, to citizens of the Philippines not residing in such country, not to exceed the
amount fixed under Sec. 35 of NIRC.
B. Under Sec. 35 of NIRC can only claim a basic personal exemption-in which it does
not involve the additional exemptions.
C. If the reciprocity tax treaty stipulates to allow the only basic personal exemption,
the Philippines will only allow basic personal exemption subject to limit.
D. If the tax treaty stipulates that both basic personal and additional exemptions be
allowed as exemptions, based on reciprocity principle the Philippine will also grant
both basic and additional exemptions.
127. Which of the following statements is incorrect about the PHHI (Premium on
Health and or Hospitalization Insurance)
A. The premiums on health and or hospitalization insurance (PHHI) paid by the
taxpayer for himself, including h family, not exceeding P200 a month or P2, 400 a
year.
B. PHHI is claimed as a deduction against gross income provided that the family
income of such taxpayer shall not exceed P250, 000 for the taxable year.
C. To claim this deduction, the employee shall present the policy contract together
with the original receipt of the premium payment for the current year to the employer.
D. Total family income does not include primary and other income from sources
received by all members of the nuclear family.
128. Which of the following incorrect regarding the BIR Ruling 003-2005 about
trusts?
A. Tax treatment of UITFs should not be any different from CTFs since they are
considered similar products.
B. An irrevocable trust is treated as a separate and distinct taxable entity from the
person/s or parties that established the trust.
C. An irrevocable trust is subject to any applicable taxes on its investment income as
well as its investors, if and when the trust income is subsequently distributed to them.
D. The nature of UITF is that they are considered as irrevocable trusts since the
beneficial ownership in a UITF is maintained with the trustor-beneficiary, and
considering that in the case of death of the trustor, The UITF participation forms part
of the trustors estate subject to estate tax.
129. Which of the following is correct regarding the BIR Ruling 003-2005?
A. Income accumulated in trust for the benefit of an unborn or unascertained person
or persons with contingent interest, and income accumulated or held for future
distribution under the terms of the will or trust is exempted from tax.
B. Any income which is to be distributed currently by the fiduciary to the
beneficiaries but not including income collected by a guardian of an infant which is to
be held or distributed as the court may direct.
C. Income received by estates of deceased persons after the period of administration
or settlement of the estate is subject to tax.
D. Income which, in the discretion of the fiduciary, may be either distributed to the
beneficiaries or accumulated.
130. Which of the following is not a requisite of exemption of Employers trust under
the Sec. 60 (B) of NIRC?
A. Contributions are made to the trust by the employer, employees, or both for the
purpose of distributing to such employees the earning and principal of the fund
accumulated by the trust in accordance with such plan.
B. Under the trust instrument it is impossible, at any time prior to the satisfaction of
all liabilities with respect to employees under the trust, for any part of the corpus or
income to be used for, or diverted to, purposes other than for the exclusive benefit of
his employees.
C. Any amount actually distributed to any employee or distribute shall be taxable to
him in the year in which so distributed to the extent that it exceeds the amount
contributed by such employee or distribute.
D. Employees trust must be in forms part of a pension, stock bonus or profit-sharing
plan of an employer.
131. Which of the following conditions of the substituted filing system is not
included?
A. Amount of tax due from the employee at the end of the year equals the amount of
tax withheld by the employer
B. The employees spouse received purely compensation income from only one
employer in the Philippines with correct withholding tax
C. Employer files the annual information return (BIR Form No. 1604-CF)
D. The employer issues BIR Form No. 1601-E/2307 to each employee.
132. The filing of consolidated, annual or adjustment return is required under each of
the following circumstances, except.
A. Concurrent employment during the year
B. Successive employment during the year
C. Receipt of income distribution from a general professional partnership, taxable
trusts or taxable estates, exempt co-ownership or exempt joint ventures.
D. Taxpayerer with employment income only

A. An individual taxpayer engaged in business or practice of profession shall file, in
addition to the annual income tax return (BIR Form 1701).
B. The annual income tax due to the taxpayer shall be determined on the annual
taxable income.
C. Taxable income shall be reduced by creditable withholding taxes made upon the
gross income of the taxpayer only.
D. Tax refund or overpayment can be claimed through tax refunds or through a tax
credit certificate.
134. Which of the following statements is true regarding the excess quarterly
estimated tax?
A. The excess quarterly estimated tax payments over the quarterly tax due may, at the
option of the taxpayer, be carried forward to quarters of the succeeding taxable year or
claimed through a tax refund.
B. The option must be indicated in the annual adjustment return.
C. Even the taxpayer decided to carry still it is revocable for that period.
D. The option to refund may be in the form of cash or tax credit certificate. If the
option to refund is selected, the excess refundable amount should not be carried over
as a tax credit to the succeeding quarters of the following year.

A. Married individuals shall file a return for the taxable year to include the income of
both spouses, computing separately their individual income tax based on their
respective total taxable income.
B. When the filing of one return is not practical, each spouse may file a separate
return of income.
C. If any income cannot be definitely attributed to or identified as income exclusively
earned or realized by either of the spouses, the same shall be divided equally between
the spouses for the purpose of determining their respective taxable income.
D. The income of unmarried minors derived from property received from a living
parent is excluded in the return of the parent.
136. Which of the following statements is true?
A. If the taxpayer is unable to make his own return, the return may be made by his
duly authorized agent or representative or by the guardian or other person charged
with the care of his person or property.
B. The principal and his representative or guardian assuming the responsibility of
making the return are not responsible for penalties provided for erroneous, false or
fraudulent returns.
C. Pursuant to RMC No. 6-2001, corporation, companies or persons whose gross
quarterly sales, earnings, receipts or output exceed P1, 919, 500 may file their annual
income tax returns accompanied by balance sheets, profit and loss statement,
schedules listing income-producing properties and the corresponding income
therefrom, and other relevant statements duly certified by an independent CPA.
D. For self-employed taxpayers, their quarterly income tax returns are to be reduced
with the corresponding personal exemption.
137. Which of the following statements is not a requirement of the annual information
return?
A. Individuals, estates or trusts, not engaged in business or those earning pure
compensation income, with sole earnings subject to final tax or whose sole income is
exempt-through BIR Form 1705 to be filed on or before May 15 of the following year.
B. Self-employed individuals, estates, and trusts engaged in business-through BIR
Form 1701AIF to accompany the annual income tax return.
C. Corporations and partnership in general-through BIR Form 1702AIF to accompany
the annual income tax return.
D. Pursuant to RMC No. 6-2001, corporation, companies or persons whose gross
quarterly sales, earnings, receipts or output exceed P1, 919, 500 may file their annual
income tax returns accompanied by balance sheets, profit and loss statement,
schedules listing income-producing properties and the corresponding income
therefrom, and other relevant statements duly certified by an independent CPA.
138. Which of the following statements is not correct regarding the filing of income
tax return?
A. The return shall be e-file and the tax e-paid on or before the 15th day of April of
each year covering the income for the preceding year using the eFPS facilities through
the BIR website.
B. For non-electronic filing and payment system (not-eFPS) taxpayers shall be filed
and the tax paid on or before the 15th day of April of each year covering the income
for the preceding year.
C. In the case of no payment returns, the same shall be filed with the RDo where the
taxpayer is registered/has his legal residence or place of business in the Philippine or
with the concerned RCO under the same RDO.
D. In case the taxpayer has no legal residence or place of business in the Philippines,
the return shall be filed by any authorized agent banks located within the jurisdiction
of the Revenue District Officer (RDO).
139. Which of the following individual taxpayers are required to file income tax
return that should be filed in triplicate, except?
A. Individual receiving purely compensation income from a single employer,
although the income of which has been correctly withheld, but whose spouse is not
entitled to substitute filing.
B. Individuals receiving income subjected to final tax
C. A trustee or a trust, guardian of a minor, executor/administrator of an estate, or any
person acting in any fiduciary capacity for any person, where such trust, estate, minor,
or person is engaged in trade or business.
D. An individual engaged in trade or business or in the exercise of their profession
and receiving compensation income as well.
140. The following taxpayers are not required to file income tax return, except.
A. An individual whose gross income does not exceed his total personal and
additional exemptions.
B. An individual whose compensation income derived from one employer does not
exceed 60, 000 and the income tax on which has been correctly withheld.
C. An individual who is not engaged in business or practice of profession whose gross
income does not exceed his personal and additional exemptions for dependents.
D. Every non-resident alien on his income derived within the Philippines.
141. Which of the following documents are necessary to be attached to the income tax
return upon filing, except.
A. Statement of Net Worth and Operations if the gross sales, receipts or output from
business do not exceed 50, 000 in any one-quarter
B. Balance sheet and profit and loss statements if the gross sales, earnings, receipts or
output from business in any one-quarter exceed 50, 000 but do not exceed 150, 000
C. Balance Sheet and profit-and-loss statements certified by an independent CPA and
comparative Profit-and-loss statement for current and preceding taxable years and
schedule of income producing properties and corresponding income therefrom if the
gross sales, earnings, receipts or output from business in any one-quarter exceed 150,
000.
D. Withholding tax form (BIR Form 2316) is necessary when the gross sales, receipts
or income is below 50, 000.
142. Which of the following is not required to file an income tax return?
A. Resident citizen with respect to his business earned outside the Philippines
B. An employee with only one employer and whose compensation income is fully
collected with creditable withholding tax
C. Nonresident citizen with respect to his compensation income earned within the
Philippines
D. Nonresident alien with respect to his business income earned within the
Philippines.
143. Which of the following corporations are exempt to the regular corporate tax,
except.
A. Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization established principally for profit.
B. Mutual savings bank is not having a capital stock represented by shares, and
cooperatives bank without capital stock organized and operated for mutual purposes
and without profit.
C. Cemetery Company owned and operated exclusively for the benefit of its
members.
D. Civic league or organization not organized for profit but operated exclusively for
the promotion of social welfare.
144. Which of the following requisites for exemption of non-stock, non-profit

corporation, except.
A. It must be a non-stock corporation or association organized and operated
exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, athletes, or cultural purposes, or for the
rehabilitation of veterans.
B. All net income or assets of the corporation or association must be devoted to its
purposes and no part of its net income or asset accrues to or benefits any member or a
specific person.
C. It must be a branch of a foreign non-stock, non-profit corporation.
D. The non-profit organization should meet the operational test only.
145. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the Minimum Corporate
Income Tax (MCIT)?
A. 2% MCIT is based on gross income not on taxable income after operating
expenses.
B. Passive income that has been subjected to a final tax shall not be included as a part
of gross income.
C. Any excess of the minimum corporate income tax over the normal tax shall be
carried forward and credited against the normal tax immediately for three succeeding
taxable years.
D. A taxpayer who is liable to MCI and at the same time has an expanded withholding
tax may deduct the EWT from MCIT and any excess will be a tax credit or refund
following taxable year.
146. Which of the following statements is not true regarding the capital gains tax of a
corporation derived within the Philippines?
A. Capital gains on the sale of shares of stock not traded in the local stock exchange
are subject to 5% and 10% based on net capital gains.
B. Net capital gains on sales or exchange or disposition of lands and or buildings
located outside the Philippine by the Resident Foreign Corporation is subject to 30%.
C. Capital gains on sale or exchange or disposition of lands and or buildings located
in the Philippines by a domestic corporation are subject to 6% of selling price or fair
market value, whichever is higher.
D. Percentage tax on the sale of shares of the stock traded on the local stock exchange
is subject to of 1% based selling price.
147. Which of the following passive income of a corporation is incorrect?

A. The income of domestic banks under the EFCDS is subject to a final tax of 10%.
B. Any dividends received by a resident foreign corporation from another foreign
corporation is taxable at 30% on the portion which is earned in the Philippines which
should be 50% of more of the total income earnings for the past 3 years.
C. Royalty, yield or monetary substitutes from deposits, trust funds and similar
arrangements of a domestic corporation are subject to 20%
D. Any interest income on currency bank deposit by a non-resident foreign
corporation is subject to 20%.
148. Corporation whether domestic, resident foreign or non-resident foreign, is
subject to a tax rate of thirty percent (30%) except.
A. Interest, dividends, rents, royalties and salaries
B. Premiums, except reinsurance premiums
C. Annuities, emoluments or other fixed or determinable, period or casual gains,
profits and income
D. Capital gains, including capital gains on sales of shares of stock in a domestic
corporation not traded on the stock exchange.
149. Minimum corporate income tax is imposed whenever the corporation has zero or
negative taxable income or whenever the MCIT is greater than the Normal Income tax
(NIT) due from such corporation. Which of the following statements regarding the
latter is incorrect?
A. The effectivity shall commence on the 4th taxable year immediately following the
year in which such corporation commenced its business operation
B. The tax rate to be imposed is 2% of taxable income
C. The computation and the payment shall apply at the time of filing the quarterly
corporation income tax
D. This tax applies only to domestic and resident foreign corporations
150. Statement 1: A final withholding tax of 15% of any profit remitted by the
Philippine branch of a foreign corporation to its head office based on the total profits
applied or earmarked for remittance without any deduction for the tax component
thereof.
Statement 2: A final withholding tax of 15% based on the gross amount thereof shall
be imposed on income derived from offshore banking units authorized by local
commercial banks and branches of foreign banks that may be authorized by the
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to transact business with UBOs including interest income
derived from foreign currency loans granted to residents.
A. Both statements are correct C. Only the first statement is correct
B. Both statements are incorrect D. Only the 2nd statement is correct
151. This tax is imposed for each taxable year to every corporation formed or availed
for the purpose of avoiding the income tax with respect to its shareholders or the
shareholders or any other corporation.
A. Minimum Corporate Income Tax
B. Normal Corporate Income Tax
C. Improperly Accumulated Earnings Tax
D. Income Dividend Tax
152. The following organizations shall not be taxed in respect to income received by
them, except.
A. Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization not organized principally for profit
B. Cemetery company owned and operated exclusively for the benefit of its members
C. Non-stock corporation or association organized and operated exclusively for
religious, charitable, scientific, athletic, or cultural purposes, or for the rehabilitation
of veterans, no part of its net income or asset shall belong to or inure to the benefit of
any member, organizer or any specific person.
D. Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation
153. The following statements below describes the Minimum Corporate Income Tax
(MCIT), except
A. The computation and the payment of MCIT shall likewise apply at the time of
filing the quarterly corporate income tax
B. In the computation of the tax due for the taxable quarter, if the computed quarterly
MCIT is higher than the quarterly normal income tax (NCIT), the tax due to be paid
for such taxable quarter at time of filing the quarterly corporate income tax return
shall be the MCIT which is two percent (2%) of the gross income as of the end of the
taxable quarter.
C. In the payment of quarterly MCIT, excess over MCIT from the previous taxable
year(s) shall not be allowed to be credited
D. Expanded withholding tax, quarterly corporate income tax payments under the
normal income tax, payments under the normal income tax, and the MCIT paid in the
previous taxable quarter(s) are not allowed to be applied against the quarterly MICT
due.

A. Resident foreign corporation is subject to income tax based on net income from
sources within the Philippines
B. Domestic corporation is subject to income tax based on net income from all
sources
C. Nonresident foreign corporations are subject to income tax based on gross income
from sources within the Philippines
D. Private educational corporations are subject to income tax based on the net income
from sources within the Philippines at the tax rate of 10%
A. Proprietary educational institutions and non-profit hospitals are subject to 10% of
net taxable income.
B. A proprietary educational institution is any private school maintained and
administered by private individuals or groups with an issued permit to operate from
the DECS or CHED or TESDA.
C. Any government owned and controlled corporation is exempted from corporate
income tax of 30% based on taxable income.
D. If the gross income from unrelated trade, business or another activity exceeds fifty
percent of the total gross income derived by such educational institutions or hospitals
from all sources will be subjected to 30% corporate income tax.
156. Which of the following statements is correct regarding foreign/expanded

currency deposit unit?
A. Any income of depository banks under the Expanded Foreign Currency Deposit
System from foreign currency transaction with non-residents is exempted from tax.
B. If the interest income is not subjected to final tax by the borrower, the FCDU,
EFCDU or OBU shall repost the same in its gross income in the income tax return and
shall be subject to 7 1/2 % tax.
C. Any income of non-residents from transactions with depository banks under the
expanded system shall be subject to 10%
D. The income from the regular banking unit of domestic banks is subject to the 30%
regular corporate income tax.
157. On December 31, 2015, the following data of Hagupit Corporation are:
Gross sales 4, 000, 000
Cost of Sales 1, 200, 000
Sale of office Building with Acc depn 450, 000 600, 000
Dividend Income from a domestic corporation 1, 200, 000
Prizes 40, 000
Royalties 20, 000
Interest Income in EFCDS 50, 000
Net capital gain on sale of stocks (not traded) 180, 000
Gain on sale of capital asset in Japan 800, 000
Rental Income from office computer 25, 000
Refund of business expenses overpaid in 2014 20, 000
Interest Income, net of final tax 6, 400
Gambling Income 20, 000
The following items are the identified deductions from the gross income are:
Salaries and Wages expenses 400, 000

Rent Expense 36, 000
Light and Water expense 40, 000
Office Supplies Expense 25, 000
Insurance Expense 24, 750
Traveling Expense 30, 500
Advertising Expense 30, 000
Rooming-in and Breast Feeding 500, 000
Representation 75, 000
Depreciation Expense 30, 250
Repairs and Maintenance 5, 750
Postage and telephone expense 23, 500
Interest Expense 40, 000
Losses 80, 000
Bad Debts 40, 000
Retirement Expense 100, 000
Contribution to CHED 200, 000
Contributions to church 80, 000
Entertainment Expense 50, 000
Personal Expenses 200, 000
Additional Information:
a. Salaries and Wages include the payment to the senior citizen which is classified as
minimum wage earner of 15, 000.
b. The company paid 10, 000 prepaid rent which was considered as Rent Expense. At
the end of the year this 10, 000 is still unused.
c. Traveling Expense includes the expense granted to the manager which is not
connected to trade/business of 20, 000.
d. Out of the total repairs and maintenance, 5, 000 was not supported by official
receipts.
e. Only 30% of the bad debts have been written off during the year.
f. A number of losses include the following:
1. Losses due to fire on ones companys warehouse of 10, 000 in which 40% were
covered by the insurance.
2. Net operating loss carry-over of 5, 000
3. Wagering loss of 5, 000
4. The rest are deemed deductible
Requirement: Compute the taxable income and tax due and payable.
157. The US embassy donated a vehicle to the Department of Foreign Affairs of the
Philippines. Which of the following statements is correct?
A. This transaction is exempted from payment of donors tax only.
B. This transaction is exempted only from payment of documentary stamp tax.
C. This transaction is exempted from payment of both donors tax and documentary
stamp tax.
D. This transaction is subject to both donors tax and documentary stamp tax.
158. A taxpayer gives the following reasons for refusing to pay a tax. Which of his
reasons is not acceptable for legally refusing to pay the tax?
A. That he has been deprived of due process of law.
B. That there is a lack of territorial jurisdiction.
C. That he derives no benefit from the tax.
D. That the prescriptive period for the tax has elapsed.
159. Which statement refers to police power as distinguished from taxation?

A. It is restricted by the Constitutional provision.
B. It is superior to the non-impairment clause of the constitution.
C. It involves the taking of property by the government.
D. The amount imposed has no limit.
160. Which of the following is a correct nature of restriction to exercise taxation

power?
Constitutional Limitation Inherent Limitation
A. Territorial jurisdiction Yes Yes
B. International comity Yes No
C. Rule of uniformity and equity No Yes
D. Due process of law Yes No
161. Which of the following is not true?

Taxation Police Eminent Domain
A. Inherent to the existence Yes Yes Yes
of the government
B. Not legislative in nature No No No
C. Superior to the now- Yes Yes No
impairment clause
D. Restricted by just No No Yes
compensation
162. Which of the following is not correct?
A. In the absence of specific tax provision, taxes, in general, are not cancelable.
B. Prescriptive period for assessment and collection is applicable to returnable taxes.
C. The law on prescription being a remedial measure should be interpreted liberally in
order to protect the taxpayer.
D. The prescriptive period should be the shorter between the required filing date and
the actual date of filing.
163. To spread the burden of taxation, the corresponding estimated tax is collected at
once every payroll period so that at the end of the taxable year, the amount of tax
withheld will be equal or approximate to the actual tax for the year. This taxation
system of the collection at source is based on what tax principle?
A. Fiscal adequacy C. Administrative feasibility
B. Theoretical justice D. Due process of law
164. One of the following situs of taxation is not true.

Located or Earned Within Outside
A. Taxable income of nonresident Yes No
citizen
B. Taxable estate of resident alien Yes Yes
C. Taxable donation of resident citizen Yes Yes
D. Taxable sale Yes Yes

A. In the absence of specific tax provision, taxes, in general, are not cancelable.
B. Ad valorem taxes are imposed based on the standard of weight or measurement.
C. Prescriptive period for assessment and collection is applicable to returnable taxes.
D. The law on prescription being a remedial measure should be interpreted liberally in
order to protect the taxpayer.
166. Which of the following statement is not true?

A. If a taxpayer is acquitted in a criminal violation of the Tax Code, this acquittal does
not exonerate him from his civil liability to pay the taxes.
B. A convention for tax evasion is not a bar for collection of unpaid taxes.
C. A tax assessment is necessary to a criminal prosecution for a willful attempt to
defeat and evade payment of taxes.
D. Criminal proceedings under the Tax code are now a mode of collection of internal
revenue taxes, fees or charges.
167. Which of the following is not required to file an income tax return?
A. Resident citizen with respect to his business income earned outside the Philippines
B. An employee with only one employer and whose compensation income is fully
collected with creditable withholding tax
C. A non-resident citizen with respect to his compensation income earned within the
Philippines.
D. Non-resident alien with respect to his business income earned within the
Philippines
168. Which of the following amount of winnings/ prizes is subject to a final tax of
20%?
A. P10,000 winnings outside the Philippines
B. P10,000 winnings earned within the Philippines
C. P1,000 Philippines Sweepstakes winnings
D. P9,000 first prize singing contest
169. A Filipino special taxpayer is taxable on his gross compensation income if his
total earnings during the taxable year from multinational enterprises amounted to
more than P975, 000.
A. Yes, provided that the amount is to be reduced by personal exemption.
B. Yes, provided that the amount is said taxpayer has the option to be taxed at special
tax rate of 15% or normal tax
C. Yes, for as long as the tax rate applicable is 15%
D. No, because the special tax rate is applicable only to aliens classified as a special
taxpayer.
170. The share of a partner in the income of a commercial partnership is

A. Subject to a final tax of 10%.
B. Subject to a creditable tax of 10% if the amount is P720, 000and below and 15%if
the amount is more than P720, 000.
C. Subject to normal tax of individual taxpayer
D. Tax-exempt
171. Which of the following is subject to tax?

A. The share of co-venturers in the income of a taxable joint venture.
B. Capital gains on sale of partners capital
C. Income of a general professional partnership
D. Dividend income of a commercial partnership from a domestic corporation.
172. One of the following earnings is not considered as income of a nonresident

foreign corporation subject to a normal tax of 30% on the gross amount.
A. Rent of aircraft chartered by Philippine nationals
B. Capital gains from sale of shares of stock
C. Gains, profits and income from casual sales
D. Interest dividends and royalty income
173. The following corporate income is subject to income tax, except

E. Cash dividends received from a domestic corporation by another domestic
corporation
F. Royalty income received from a domestic corporation
G. Interest income on foreign loans
H. Intercorporate dividends received by a nonresident foreign corporation from a
domestic corporation
174. This rule is not applicable to the construction of tax laws

A. If the law is repealed, taxes assessed before the repeal of the may no longer be
collected.
B. If the intent of the tax as not clear as to whether the taxpayer is covered by the tax
obligation, the law shall be construed against the government.
C. Where the intent to tax is clear and the taxpayer claims his exempt from the
obligation, the tax shall be construed against the government.
D. Provisions intended for the security of the taxpayer or to ensure equality or
uniformity of taxation is mandatory.
175. In a loan agreement between the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (as borrower) and
private international banks (as lenders), it is stipulated that all payments of interest by
the Central Bank to the lenders shall be made free and clear from all Philippine taxes
which may be imposed thereon. Is the stipulation valid?
A. Yes, based on international comity.
B. Yes, based on the doctrine of non-taxability of the government.
C. No, violative of the inherent limitations.
D. No, violative of the constitutional limitations.
176. Montecina Inc., a Philippine Corporation, sold through the local stock exchange
10,000 PLDT shares that it bought 2 years ago. Montecina sold the shares for
P2,000,000 and realized a net gain of P200,000. How much shall it pay tax on the
transaction?
A. It shall declare a P2,000,000 gross income in its income tax return, deducting the
cost of acquisition as an expense.
B. It shall report the P200,000 in its corporate income tax return adjusted by the
holding period.
C. It shall pay 5% tax on the first P100,000 of the P200,000 and 10% tax on the
remaining P100,000.
D. It shall pay a tax of one-half of 1% if the P2,000,000 gross sales.
177. The basis or test of exemption of real properties owned by religious, or charitable
entities from real property taxes is:
A. Use of the real property
B. Ownership of the real property
C. Location of the real property
D. Ownership or location real property at the option of the Government
178. Transfer of the tax burden by one whom the tax is assessed to another.
A. Shifting C. Transformation
B. Capitalization D. Tax exemption
179. The method by which the manufacturer or producer upon whom the tax is
imposed pays the tax and strives to recover such expense through lower production
cost without sacrificing the quality of his product.
A. Shifting C. Transformation
B. Capitalization D. Tax exemption
180. The following are tax exempt corporations, except:

A. Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PHIC)
B. SSS and GSIS
C. Philippine Amusement & Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR)
D. Local water District
181. During the year 2015, Western College University, a proprietary educational
institution registered with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the
Commission on Higher Education (CHED), spent P15,000,000 for the construction of
a new building. For income tax purposes, this amount may be:
A. Claimed entirely as deduction from its 2015 gross income
B. Classified as an asset or expensed outright, at the option of the government
C. Classified as an asset and claim an annual depreciation over the life of the building
D. Classified as an asset or expensed outright, at the option of the taxpayer
182. Which of the following is a nature of taxation?

A. The power is exercised by legislative action
B. It is essentially an administrative function
C. It is generally payable in money
D. Without it, the state can continue to exist
183. Interest income received by an individual taxpayer (except a nonresident

individual) from a depository bank under the expanded foreign currency deposit
system shall be subject to a final income tax at rate of:
A. twenty percent (20%) of such interest income.
B. fifteen percent (15%) of such interest income.
C. seven and one-half percent (7 ) of such interest income
D. two and one-half percent (2 ) of such interest income
184. Which of the following passive income from Philippine source is exempt from
Philippine income tax when received by non-resident Aliens and non-resident
citizens?
A. Royalties, in general
B. Yield or any other monetary benefit from deposit substitute
C. Interest income received from a depository bank under expanded foreign currency
deposit system
D. Other winnings
185. How will the local government units be able to exercise their taxing powers?
A. By Local Legislation
B. By authority conferred by Congress
C. By the issuance of the Department of Finance
D. By the help of the Bureau of Internal Revenue
186. Which of the following statements is wrong? The premiums on hospitalization

and health insurance may be deducted
A. Not to exceed P2,400 a year per family
B. Not to exceed P200 per month
C. If the family income does not exceed P250,000
D. By either spouse in the case of married individuals
187. Which of the following heirs is not considered as primary?
A. Legitimate children and their descendants, with respect to their legitimate parents
and ascendants
B. Legitimate parents and legitimate ascendants
C. Surviving legitimate spouse
D. Illegitimate children and their descendants
188. The following statements shall be sufficient causes for the disinheritance of
children and descendants, legitimate as well as illegitimate, except.
A. Has been convicted of adultery of concubinage with the spouse of the testator
B. Guilty of an attempt against the life of the testator, his or her spouse, descendants,
or ascendants.
C. There is a maltreatment of the testator by word or deed, by the child or descendant
D. Guilty of criminal offense
189. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding estate tax?

A. An essentially Mortis causa transfer which has been titled as inter Vivos shall be
subject to donors tax
B. Estate tax is more of revenue tax rather than that of a special tax
C. If the decedent died on July 5, 20014 but the actual transfer of possession of the
property to the heirs will take place on September 5, 2016, the estate tax will be
computed based on the prevailing law on July 5, 2014.
D. Under the Benefit-received theory in estate taxation, the state is a partner of the
decedent in the distribution of the latters estate.
190. The following are the motives of a taxpayer that preclude the transfer in
contemplation of death, except one, is to
A. relieve the taxpayer of the burden of management
B. save income and property taxes
C. avoid payment of estate tax
D. make dependents financially independent
191. The following are transactions and acquisitions exempt from transfer tax, except.
A. Transmission from the first heir or done in favor of another beneficiary in
accordance with the desire of the predecessor
B. Transfer or delivery of the inheritance or legacy by the fiduciary heir or legatee to
the fideicommissary
C. The merger of usufruct in the owner of the naked title.
D. All bequests, devises, legacies or transfers to social welfare, cultural and charitable
institutions.
192. When a person dies and during the marriage the property relationship between
the husband and wife was that of conjugal partnership of gains, the gross estate of the
decedent would include
A. exclusive property only
B. All properties of husband and wife
C. exclusive properties and one-half of the conjugal properties
D. exclusive properties and all conjugal properties
193. Which of the following donations is not included as part of the gross estate of the
decedent?
A. revocable transfers
B. transfers in a contemplation of death
C. transfers with reservation of certain rights
D. transmission under a special power of appointment
194. Which among the following distinguishes an estate tax from other kinds of taxes
that are presently imposed under the provisions of the NIRC of 1997?
A. Tax imposed on the privilege to transfer property ownership
B. Tax that is imposed upon gratuitous transfers
C. It is a tax that is imposed on the net value of the properties that are transferred
D. It is imposed only upon the death of a person.
195. Mr. A died leaving several parcels of land. Before the properties are distributed
to his heirs, the tax to be paid is known as
A. Donors tax C. Inheritance tax
B. Estate tax D. Transfer tax
196. The estate tax is to be computed starting from the death of the decedent because
A. The provisions of the NIRC of 1997 require it
B. The privilege to transfer properties takes place upon death
C. It is only upon the decedents death that his heirs are known
D. At the time of death, that estate taxes are due
197. Cliff Robertson, an American citizen, was a permanent resident of the

Philippines. He died in Miami Florida. He left 10, 000 shares of Meralco, a
condominium unit at the Twin Towers Building at Pasig, Metro Manila; a house and
lot in Los Angeles, California, USA; a lease contract over a condominium located in
Florida, USA.
Which of the following properties shall be excluded in the Estate Tax Return to be
filed with the BIR?
A. The value of the Florida, USA condominium
B. The value of the Pasig, Metro Manila condominium
C. The value of the house and lot located in California, USA
D. The value of the 10, 000 Meralco shares
199. Which of the following unpaid taxes is not deductible from the gross estate?
A. Property taxes accrued prior to decedents date
B. Income taxes on income earned and received from the estate after decedents death
C. Gift taxes on life time gifts which remain unpaid at date of death
D. Capital gain tax on transfers before death and paid after date of death
200. Which of the following is deductible from the exclusive portion of the gross
estate?
A. Vanishing deduction pertaining to property inherited by the decedent prior to
marriage under conjugal property ownership
B. Transfer for public use pertaining to joint donation of husband and wife to the
government
C. Bad debts for uncollectible claims against insolvent person
D. Family home pertaining to house and lot acquired during marriage under absolute
community
201. Which of the following is allowed as a deduction from the gross estate of a
nonresident citizen?
A. Family home with respect to residential house located in the country
B. Standard deduction of P1,000,000
C. Prorated amount of medical expenses incurred 18 months prior to date of death
D. Vanishing deduction with respect to property located in the Philippines which was
acquired through gratuitous title 4 years prior to death of present decedent
202. Which of the following proceeds of life insurance is to be included in the taxable
gross estate?
A. Insurance proceeds from SSS and GSIS
B. Amount receivable by any beneficiary whose designation in the policy is
irrevocable
C. Proceeds of group insurance is taken out by a company for its employees
D. Amount receivable by any beneficiary designated in the insurance policy
203. Which of the following should be included as part of the gross estate of a
decedent resident alien?
A. The transmission from the first heir, legatee or done in favor or another
beneficiary, in accordance with the desire of the predecessor.
B. Reversion of the right of usufruct to the owner of the naked title
C. Property transferred under a general power of appointment
D. Property transferred for the use of the Government of the Republic of the
Philippines.
204. Which of the following items does not require that the value of the said
deductible amount should be included as part of decedents interest reflected in the
gross estate?
A. Claims against the insolvent person
B. Receivable under RA 4917
C. Claims against the estate
D. Accommodation loan
205. The following requisites are needed for the deductibility of claims against the
estate, except
A. All person obligations existing at the time of the decedents death, including
medical expenses prior to death.
B. The liability was contacted in good faith and for adequate and full consideration in
money or moneys worth
C. The creditors claim must be enforceable in court
D. The indebtedness was not have been condoned or prescribed
206. In which of following instances is the filing of an estate return a requirement?

A. The gross value of the estate is 100, 000 and is exempt from the payment of the
estate tax
B. the gross value of the estate exceeds 100, 000 but is below 200, 000 and is exempt
from the payment of the estate tax
C. The gross value of the estate does not exceed 200, 000 and is exempt from the
payment of the estate tax
D. The gross value of the estate exceeds 200, 000 but is exempt from the payment of
the estate tax.
207. Which of the following item is considered situated outside the Philippines
A. Franchise in the name of the decedent which is exercised in the Philippines
B. Share of stock holdings of decedent in a foreign corporation whose business is
90% done in the Philippines
C. Bond certificate issued by a domestic corporation owned by a nonresident decedent
D. Foreign currency deposited in bank outside the Philippines
208. Problem: Read and analyze the problem below. Compute the total taxable estate
and the estate tax due and payable. Show your solution in a good form.
Mr. Tan Cruz died intestate on September 04, 1990. He was survived by his wife and
his two legitimate children. He and his wife were under the conjugal partnership of
gains.
On December 20, 2013, the administrator of Mr. Tan Cruz gathered the estates of the
decedents which include the cash in bank:
Savings Deposits 53, 750
Time Deposits (excluding the interest of 5, 756) 120, 000
Bank deposits, Security Savings representing
the amount received by heirs under RA 4917 500, 000
The identified personal and real properties of the decedents are as follows:
o Real properties inherited before the marriage from his father who died before the
present decedents death of 500, 000
o Received 1, 500, 000 real property given as a gift by his business partner during the
marriage 41/2 years before the present decedents death.
o Family car, cost of 1, 000, 000 (the fair market value at the date of death is 1, 125,
000)
o Household furniture and fixtures acquired during the marriage, the fair market
value, 580, 000.
o Land inherited during the marriage from his mother-in-law who died 6 years before
the present decedents death, 1,290, 890
o House and Lot at Tacloban, City, Philippines were his families live and resides
worth 2, 150, 000.
Obligation of and charges against certain properties follow:

o Funeral expenses incurred are as follows
Expense paid during internment for 5 days 10, 000
Mourning apparel of the surviving spouse and his two
sons used on the occasion of the burial 12, 500
Expenses for the death notices published
sent to the relatives 20, 000
Cost of the burial lot, tombstone 50, 500
Fees and charges for the rites and ceremonies
incident to the burial 30, 000
o Medical expenses of last illness (unpaid as of the time of death, supported by bills
and statements from hospital), 600, 000
o Judicial expenses incurred for the administration and settlement of the estate is 150,
000.
o Claims against insolvent debtor, 20, 000
o Unpaid mortgage on inherited land from his mother-in-law, 25, 000
o Loss of properties due to typhoon at Bacoor, Cavite, 300, 000
o Unpaid realty tax on real property received as a gift from his father, 30, 000.
Additional information about the estates are as follows:

1. The value of the real properties at the time of inheritance was 300, 000.
2. The value of the real property received as gift from his business partner was 1, 000,
000
3. House and Lot at Tacloban, City, Philippines were certified as the family home of
the decedent and his family by the Barangay Captain in the locality where they were
situated
4. Fees and charges for the rites and ceremonies include the expenses incurred after
the burial, 4, 500.
5. Out of the Medical expenses supported by bills and statements from hospitals
include the 140, 000 expenses after a year of his death.
209. The spouses June and Elvira Sandoval purchases a parcel of land for P5, 000,
000 and included their two minor children as co-purchasers in the Deed of Absolute
Sale. The Commissioner of Internal Revenue (CIR) ruled that there was an implied
donation and assessed donors taxes against the spouses. Which of the following
statement is correct?
A. CIR is wrong because donation must be express
B. CIR is correct because the amount involved is huge and ultimately ends up with the
children
C. CIR is wrong because financial capacity is not a requirement for a valid sale.
D. CIR is correct because there was animus don and since the children had no
financial capacity to be co-purchasers
210. May-ann Makabenta, sold to Jan Vincent Vocal, her residential lot with a market
value of 1, 000, 000 for 600, 000. Makabentas cost in the lot is 100, 000. Mr. Vacal is
financially capable of buying the lot. What tax should be imposed and collected from
Ms. Makabenta as a result of the transaction?
A. Presumed capital gains tax C. Donors tax
B. Real Property tax D. Tax on the transfer of property
211. Which of the following is not subject to Philippine donors tax?

A. Donation Mortis causa
B. Donation which will take upon the birth of the done
C. A creditor who, out of his affection, canceled the debt of the debtor
D. A parcel of land in the USA donated by nonresident Filipino to a foreigner
212. Ms.Quejada, a citizen, and resident of USA, donated $100, 000 worth of stocks
to her future daughter-in-law who is to be married to his only son in the Philippines.
Is the donation subject to Philippine donors taxes?
A. Yes, but only up to the extent that exceeds the allowable P10, 000 exemption for
donation by reason of marriage.
B. Yes, there is not showing in the problem that the marriage actually took place
within one (1) year from the date of the donation.
C. No, the donor is a non-resident alien hence he is not subject to the Philippine
donors tax law.
D. No, the donation took place outside of the Philippines hence not subject to the
Philippine donors tax law.
213. In 2014, Mr. Encarnacion, a retiree, bought 10, 000 CDA shares that are unlisted
in the local stock exchange for 10 per share. In 2015, the said shares had a book value
per share of 60. In view of a car accident in 2016, Mr. Encarnacion had to sell his
CDA shares but he could sell the same only for 50 per share. The sale is subject to tax
as follows:
A. 5% and 10% capital gains tax on the capital gain from the sale of 40 per share
which is the difference between 50 per share and 10 cost per share.
B. 5% and 10% capital gains tax on the capital gain from the sale of 50 per share
which is the difference between 60 per share and 10 cost per share.
C. 5% and 10% capital gains tax on the capital gain from the sale of 40 per share
which is the difference between 50 per share and 10 cost per share plus donors tax on
the excess of the fair market value of the shares over the consideration.
D. Graduated income tax rates of 5% to 32% on the net taxable income from the sale
of the shares.
214. Which of the following transactions is subject to the payment of the donors tax?
A. General renunciation of a surviving spouse in his/her share in the inheritance of the
deceased spouse
B. A general renunciation by the surviving spouse of his/her share in the conjugal or
absolute community upon its liquidation as a result of the death of the other spouse.
C. Regulatory donation where there are legally demandable obligations
D. Donation made outside the Philippines by a non-resident alien of property located
outside of the Philippines.
215. Which of the following is not allowed as a deduction from a gross gift?
A. Wedding gift by a nonresident alien to his only son who got married during the
year
B. Donation by a nonresident alien to the Philippine government
C. Donation by a nonresident alien to educational institution, 80% of which is for free
tuition fee of children of farmers
D. Donation by a domestic corporation to the National government
216. Which of the following needs to be in writing?
A. P2000 worth of jewelry is given as a gift to stranger
B. P1000 worth of toy car was given as birthday to a son
C. A parcel of land donated to the accredited charitable institution
D. P4000 credit written off in favor of debtor in the name of friendship
217. Which of the following need not be in writing?

A. A parcel of land donated to a stranger
B. P2,000 worth of jewelry is given as a gift to mother-in-law
C. P50,000 worth of old car given as birthday gift to a son
D. P6,000 credit written off by the creditor in favor of a debtor who is a friend
218. Which of the following is subject is subject to tabular donors rate?

A. A birthday gift was given to a mother-in-law
B. A wedding gift was given to a daughter
C. Donation to a town fiesta
D. Gift to a 3rd cousin
219. Rosanna gave her parents a gift of P200,000and made a donation of P70,000 to
her parish church. She also donated a parcel of land to the city government of Quezon
city. Which of the gift made may be subject to donors tax?
A. Donation to parish church
B. Donation to parents
C. Donation to the government of Quezon City
D. All of the above
220. Which of the following is not subject to donors tax?

A. Transfer of property for less than adequate and full financial consideration
B. Cancelation of debt for personal consideration
C. Contribution to a political candidate
D. Gift to a stranger
221. A deed of donation was executed by Mr. A, a resident of Manila, in the City of
Manila, in favor of Mr. B, a resident of Quezon City. Mr. B executed a deed of
acceptance in Quezon City. The donors tax return must be filed with the Bureau of
Internal Revenue Office at the
A. Residence of the donor.
B. Residence of the donee
C. Residence of the donor or of the done, whichever the donor chooses
D. Location of the property
222. Which of the following overseas call is subject to percentage tax?

A. Transmitted by the A City Government of Baguio
B. Transmitted by Health Center Massage Clinic of Baguio
C. Transmitted by US embassy in the Philippines
D. Transmitted for dissemination of news item through public press
223. Which of the following statement is not correct?
A. Donation by a nonresident alien to the Philippine government is exempt from
donors tax.
B. A donation made by the husband without the consent of the wife is valid in cases of
moderate donations for charity or on the occasion of family rejoicing or distress.
C. Cash gift shall be valued at the fair market value or face value of the currency
whichever is lower.
D. The first P100,000 of the net gift for every year is not subject to donors tax.
224. A resident makes the following gifts or donations. Which of them is exempt from
donors tax?
A. Dowries or gifts made on account of marriage and before its celebration or within
one year thereafter by parents to each of their legitimate, recognized natural or
adopted children to the extent of the first P10,000
B. Gifts made to or for the use of the National Government or any entity created by
any of its agencies which are conducted for profit, or to any political subdivision of
the said Government
C. Gifts in favor of an educational and/ or charitable, religious cultural or social
welfare corporation, institution, foundation, trust or philanthropic organization or
research institution or organization
D. All of the above
225. Which of the following is subject to 4% percentage tax?

A. Life insurance policy premiums collected by a resident foreign insurance company
B. Life insurance policy premiums collected by agent of resident foreign insurance
company
C. Life insurance policy premiums collected by agent of nonresident foreign
insurance company
D. Premium on insurance policy took directly from the owner of the property insured
226. Which of the following statement is correct?

A. The Gross Philippine Billing includes the total amount of gross revenue
including non-continuous and interrupted flight.
B. A VAT-registered radio and TV broadcasting company is subject to a percentage tax
of 3% if its total gross receipts during the year are P1,500,000 and below.
C. The gross receipts of the gas and water franchise are subject to a 3% percentage
tax.
D. Overseas dispatch, message or conversation is subject to a percentage tax of 10%

A. The percentage tax on stock transaction inside stock exchange is to be remitted
within 5 banking days from the date withheld by the broker
B. The percentage tax on winnings is to be remitted within 20 days from the date
withheld
C. The percentage tax on overseas dispatch is to be remitted within 20 days from the
date withheld
D. The percentage tax on IPO is to be remitted within 30 days from the date of listing
on local stock exchange
228. Which of the following statement is not correct?
A. A follow through offering is conducted during the IPO
B. The primary offering of corporate own share is subject to IPO tax rate
C. The secondary offering of the investment shares of the existing shareholder during
the IPO
D. IPO is the first-time public offering of the corporate own shares of stock
COMPREHENSIVE PROBLEMS:
PROBLEM 1: The following data are shown in the books of account of Dimalugi
Service Enterprises:
Collections Current Previous
Revenues
Accounts receivable
Advances
Bad debts recovery (previously written-off)
Claims from insurance
Proceeds of life insurance P 500,000
300,000
200,000
10,000
20,000
1,000,000 P300,000
100,000
20,000
5,000
The accounts receivable collected during the current period represents the revenue of
the previous period.
Required: Compute the total business taxes for the current and the previous period
assuming that Dimalugi is engaged in:
1. Common carrier of passengers
2. Race track
3. Boxing exhibitions
4. Water utilities
5. Life insurance
6. Life insurance as agent of foreign insurance companies
7. Overseas communication dispatches from the Philippines
PROBLEM 2: Mr. X and Mrs. XY made the following conjugal donations during the
year:
1. House and lot, to their nephew, in contemplation of death of the X spouses
(Their nephew, however, predeceased the donors due to vehicular accident), 1, 000,
000
2. Cash, to their daughter-in-law, on account of marriage to their son, 2, 000, 000
3. Business, to their son, on account of marriage, 5, 000, 000
4. Lot, for school building construction of TESDA, 500, 000
5. Car, to their church, 1, 000, 000
6. Shares of stock, to their daughter, who is still a minor. The investments are included
in the will of the spouses, 4, 000, 000
7. Car, to the Rotary Club of Tacloban Chapter, 600, 000
8. Cash, to the Liberal Party on account of the forthcoming election, 2, 000, 000
Mr. X donated the following from his exclusive properties:

1. Cash, to his secretary, on account of birthday, 100, 000
2. Diamond ring to his wife, on account of wedding anniversary, 500, 000
3. Car, to his father, on account of birthday, 200, 000
Mrs. XY sold her exclusive land for 2, 000, 000 land for 2, 000, 000 but the fair
market value amounts to 5, 000, 000. The sale was made in favor of her sister who
considered the inadequate consideration as a gift.
Requirements: compute the total amount of donors tax
PROBLEM 3: Mr. X and Mrs. XY, Filipino citizen, made conjugal donations during
the taxable year as follows:
August 20, 2013, To their son on account of marriage of 300, 000
September 20, 2013, To their daughter-in-law on account of marriage, 100, 000
March 2, 2014, Liberal Party (Exclusive property of Mr. X), 500, 000
April 28, 2014, To Philippine Government and Chinese Government of 1, 200, 000
June 23, 2014, To their nephew on account of graduation of 50, 000
To their grandson on account of marriage of 100, 000
To their church of 200, 000
July 8, 2014, To their daughter, real property subject to suspensive
The condition of passing the CPA exam. The donee intends to take the exam on 2015
of 1, 000, 000
To their son, house and lot on account of marriage Last year August 25, 2013, subject
to mortgage of 400, 000 assumed by their son of 2, 000, 000
December 30, 2014, To Ramon Magsaysay Foundation of 500, 000
To their son of 500, 000
To their daughter-in-law of 100, 000
To their daughter of 500, 000
Requirement: Compute the amount of donors tax due of both spouses in each date.
229. Statement 1: the leasing of residential units is exempt from VAT if the annual
rental does not exceed 12, 800 per unit.
Statement 2: The sale of adjacent dwelling to different buyer shall be aggregated as
one
A. Only statement 1 is correct C. Both statements are correct
B. Only statement 2 is correct D. Both statements are incorrect
230. Statement 1: The sale fruits and vegetables is exempt from business tax
Statement 2: The sale of bread is exempt from business tax.
231. Statement 1: The 3% general percentage tax applies for non-VAT registered
taxpayers.
Statement 2: A seller is subject to percentage tax if he is non-VAT registered even if
his sales or receipt exceed the VAT threshold
232. Statement 1: A seller is subject to percentage tax even if he registered as VAT

taxpayer if his annual sales do not exceed the VAT threshold.
Statement 2: A seller service which is specifically subject to percentage tax is subject
to VAT if its 12 months sales or receipts exceed the VAT threshold.
233. Statement 1: Common carriers are subject to VAT on their transport of cargoes or
baggage.
Statement 2: Domestic sea or air carriers are subject to VAT on their transport of
passengers or cargoes.
234. Statement 1: Franchise grantees of private franchises are subject to VAT.

Statement 2: Franchise grantees of the government on utilities are subject to
percentage tax.
235. Statement 1: The VAT applies to receipts or sales other than those exempted and
those specifically subject to percentage tax.
Statement 2: A person with vatable sales or receipts not exceeding the VAT threshold
may register as non-VAT taxpayers.
236. Statement 1: a non-VAT registered person who invoiced VAT on his sale shall be
subject to 12% VAT without the benefit of an input VAT, 3% percentage tax, and 25%
surcharge.
Statement 2: A VAT-registered person shall be subject to a final withholding VAT of
12% on sales to the government.
237. Statement 1: The standard input VAT is 5% of governmental sales.

Statement 2: The claimable input VAT on governmental sales is 7% of the sales.
238. Statement 1: Sellers of properties are subject to VAT on the fair market value of
the property sold or disposed of
Statement 2: Gross receipts include agency monies and bank loans received by the
taxpayer.
239. Statement 1: The vatable inventories and properties of a VAT taxpayer upon
retirement or cessation of business are subject to VAT as deemed as sales.
Statement 2: When a business changes its trade name, vatable items or properties in
its possession shall be deemed sold on the date of the change.
240. Statement 1: No appeal from a decision of the BIR on a claim for refund may be
made until other a decision on the claim has been received from the BIR.
Statement 2: The decision of the BIR on a claim for refund may be appealed to any
court
241. Statement 1: An assessment of a tax is a prerequisite for its collection

Statement 2: The remedy for the state to assess and collect does not prescribe where
the taxpayer committed fraud in filing a return and paying the tax.
242. Statement 1: After the receiving the Notice of Informal conference, the taxpayer
has 15 days to respond on the latter.
Statement 2: Once the BIR found out that the assessment to the taxpayer is sufficient,
issuance of Pre-Assessment letter is to be followed wherein the taxpayer has 30 days
to respond to this letter.
243. Statement 1: If the protest of the taxpayer is denied, the taxpayer has a 30 days to
appeal his protest to Court of Tax Appeals.
Statement 2: If the protest of the taxpayer is still denied in the Court of Tax Appeals,
the taxpayer can elevate his protest to Supreme Court within 15 days.
244. Which of the following shall be subject to Value- Added Tax?

A. Any person who, in the course of his trade or business, sells, barters, exchanges or
leases goods or properties
B. Any person who, in the course of his trade or business renders service
C. Any person who imports goods
D. All of the choices
245. In the case of importation of taxable goods, who shall be liable to VAT?
A. Importer, whether an individual or corporation and whether or not made in the
course of his trade or business
B. Importer if made in the course of trade or business only
C. Importer if corporation and only when made in the course of trade or business
D. None of the choices
246. One of the followings is not a major business internal revenue tax in the Tax
Code.
A. VAT C. Income tax
B. Excise tax D. Percentage tax
247. The account title to best reflect the VAT on a purchase:

A. Sales tax payable C. Input tax
B. VAT payable D. Output tax
248. Georgia Baby is an operator of parking lots. What business tax is due on his
income from the business?
A. Brokers tax C. Common carriers tax
B. Caterers tax D. Value-added tax
249. Who shall be statutorily liable to pay for the tax on the sale of goods or
properties and sale of services and lease of properties?
A. Buyer C. Consumer
B. Seller D. None of the choices
250. Which of the following shall not be included in the term goods or properties?
A. Real properties not held primarily for sale to customers or not held for lease in the
ordinary course of trade or business.
B. The right or privilege to use patent, copyright, design or model, plan, secret
formula or process, goodwill, trademark, trade brand or other like property or right.
C. The right or the privilege to use any industrial, commercial or scientific equipment
D. The right or the privilege to use motion picture film, films, tapes, and discs
251. Which of the following shall be subject to VAT?

A. Sale of a residential house and lot
B. Sale of an apartment house
C. Sale of a private car by its owner
D. all of the above
252. Mr. Lee Pong is a manufacturer of fermented liquors. In making sales, all taxes
on the products and transactions are passed on to the buyers. For purposes of the
value-added tax, which of the three taxes mentioned here that he pays forms part of
the gross selling price?
A. Excise tax C. Percentage tax
B. VAT D. None of the above
253. Mr. B is a dealer of liquors. On his sales in the Philippines, his tax is:
A. Excise tax C. Percentage tax
B. VAT D. None of the above
254. Sale of real property, the initial payments of which exceed twenty-five percent
(25%) of the gross selling price in the year of sale.
A. Sale of real property by a real estate dealer on a deferred payment basis, not on
installment
B. Sale of real property on installment plan
C. Initial payment
255. Which of the following is not subject to value-added tax?

A. Transmission of property to a trustee if the property is to be merely held in trust for
the trustor and/or beneficiary
B. Property transferred is one for sale, lease or use in the ordinary course of trade or
business and the transfer constitutes a completed gift
C. A zero-rated sale of goods or properties by a VAT registered person
256. In which of the following cases shall the selling price be deemed inclusive of
VAT?
I. If the gross selling price is based on the zonal value or market value of the property
II. If the VAT is not billed separately
A. I only C. Both I and II
B. II only D. Neither I nor II

A. A zero-rated sale of goods or properties (by a VAT-registered person) is a taxable
transaction for VAT purposes, but shall not result in any output tax
B. The input tax on the purchase of goods, properties or services, related to zero-rated
sales, shall be available as tax credit only in accordance with the Regulations.
C. The input tax on purchases of goods, properties or services, related to such zero-
rated sale, shall be available for tax credit or refund in accordance with the
Regulations.
D. Any enterprise whose export sales exceeds 70% of the total annual production of
the preceding taxable year shall be considered an export-oriented enterprise.
258. Which of the following is not a sale and, therefore, is not subject to the VAT?
A. Transfer, use or consumption not in the ordinary course of business of goods or
properties ordinarily intended for sale or use in the course of business.
B. Distribution or transfer to shareholders or investors of shares in the profits of a
VAT registered person
C. Distribution or transfer to creditors in payment of debt;
D. Consignment sales
259. Under the VAT law, which of the following sales may not be zero-rated?
A. Export sales
B. Foreign currency denominated sales
C. Sale of goods to the Asian Development Bank
D. Sale of goods to an export-oriented enterprise
260. Which of the following statements is wrong? The VAT is:

A. not an expense
B. a tax credit
C. not a part of the gross selling price
D. on purchases, is a part of the cost of inventory
261. Which of the following shall be considered deemed sale

A. Distribution or transfer to shareholders or investors shares in the profits of VAT
registered person
B. Distribution or transfer to creditors in payment of debt or obligation
C. Consignment of goods if actual sale is not made within 60 days following the date
such goods were consigned
D. All of the choices
262. For deemed sale transactions, other than retirement or cessation of business, the
output tax shall be based on the:
A. the selling price of the goods deemed sold as of the time of the occurrence of the
transactions
B. the market value of the goods deemed sold as of the time of the occurrence of the
transactions
C. acquisition cost of the goods deemed sold
D. acquisition cost or the current market price of the goods whichever is lower
263. Which one is not included in the tax base of VAT on importation?
A. value used by BOC in determining tariff and customs duties
B. customs duties
C. excise tax
D. other charges after the release of imported goods from BOC
264. Ms. Consuelo Dimagulo receives a package of goods from her sister who lives in
California, USA. Ms. Consuelo will use the goods for personal purposes. She is not
VAT-registered. Which of the following statements is correct in connection with the
receipt of a package?
A. Ms. Consuelo shall be subject to VAT on importation
B. Ms. Consuelo shall not be subject to VAT on importation because she is not VAT-
registered
C. Ms. Consuelo shall not be subject to VAT on importation but shall be subject to
VAT on sales
265. Bigay Gabay, Inc. enjoys tax exemption for its importations. During a particular
month, it imported goods from Japan. After the release from customs custody, Bigay
Gabay, Inc. transferred the imported goods to Todo Bigay Trading, a VAT registered
entity. For VAT purposes, the VAT on importation shall be paid by:
A. both Bigay Gabay, Inc. and Todo Bigay Trading
B. neither Bigay Gabay, Inc, nor Todo Bigay Trading
C. Bigay Gabay only
D. Todo Bigay only
266. Statement 1: In the books of accounts of a VAT-registered taxpayer, purchases

are recorded net of input taxes
Statement 2: In the books of accounts of a VAT-registered taxpayer, sales are recorded
net of output taxes.
A. Both statements are correct
B. Both statements are correct
C. The first statement is correct but the second statement is wrong
D. The first statement is wrong but the second statement is correct
267. One of the following statements is wrong. Identify. For a taxpayer who becomes
liable for the first time to the VAT:
A. There can be an input tax on purchases he made when not yet a VAT taxpayer
B. He must use a VAT invoice on the sale of the goods purchased when not yet a VAT
taxpayer
C. He must still use the Non-VAT invoice in use when he was not yet a VAT taxpayer
on the sale of goods on hand on the transition date
D. There will be an adjustment in the inventory valuation on the transition date
268. Which is correct? The inventory balance in the financial statements at any given
date of a VAT-registered person is:
A. Balance, net of input taxes
B. Balance, inclusive of input taxes
C. Balance on which the transitional input tax is computed annually
D. Balance where the value-added tax thereon may be calculated by multiplying it by
12%
269. Which statement is incorrect? VAT on importation of goods:

A. is imposed on an importation for sale or for use in business
B. is imposed on an importation for personal use
C. shall be paid prior to removal from customs custody
D. may not be available as input tax
270. Gaby, a Japanese residing in the Philippines, bought garments from ABC Corp, a
domestic corporation, and exported the same to Japan. The total value of exports is
P100,000. VAT (output tax) due on the transactions is:
A. P10,000 C. None, because 0% applies
B. P5,000 D. None, because the sale is exempt from VAT
271. All amounts given are VAT not included:

A, Non-VAT taxpayer, sells to B, VAT taxpayer P60,000
B, VAT taxpayer, sells to C, VAT taxpayer 90,000
C, the VAT taxpayer, sells to D, VAT taxpayer, an exporter 150,000
D, VAT taxpayer, exports 300,000
The value added tax of B:
A. payable of P10,000 C. payable of P10,800
B. payable of P9,200 D. payable of P7,200
272. Which of the following non-life insurance companies shall not be subject to
VAT?
A. crop insurance companies C. fidelity companies
B. surety companies D. bonding companies
273. Which of the following milling jobs shall not be exempt from VAT?
A. play into rice
B. corn into corn grits
C. wheat into flour
D. sugar cane into raw sugar
274. Which of the following is not subject to VAT?

A. Non-life reinsurance premiums
B. Insurance and reinsurance commissions, whether life or non-life
C. Life insurance premiums
D. Reinsurance premiums
275. A VAT subject real estate dealer sold a residential lot on January 15, 2007. The
following information was made available on the terms of the sale:
Gross selling price P3,000,000
Initial payments on January 15, 2007 (consisting of down
payment and installment in the year of sale) 900,000
Balance to be paid in equal installment, installments starting
February 15, 2007 2,100,000
The zonal value of the residual lot was P2,800,000

How much was the output tax on January 15, 2007, using 12% VAT rate?
A. P360,000 C. P108,000
B. P300,000 D. None
276. JP Corporation is a merchandising concern and has an inventory of goods for

sale amounting to P1,000,000. Ria Corporation, a real estate developer, exchanged its
real estate properties for shares of JP Corporation resulting in the acquisition of
corporate control.
How much was the output tax using 12% VAT rate?
A. P120,000 c. P80,000
B. P100,000 d. None
277. Using the same data in the preceding number, how much was the output VAT on
the exchange of real properties held for sale for shares of stock using 12% VAT rate?
A. P120,000 c. P80,000
B. P100,000 d. None
278. The following information is taken from the books of a VAT registered enterprise
was provided to you:
Domestic sales of goods P3,000,000
Sales of packaging materials to an export-oriented
enterprise whose export sales exceed 70% of the
total annual production 2,000,000
Local sales of goods to Asian Development Bank 500,000
Consignment of goods (not returned within 60 days following
the date of consignment) 200,000
Goods transferred for the personal use of the owner 100,000
How much was the total taxable sales?

A. P3,000,000 C. P3,800,000
B. P3,300,000 D. P5,800,000
279. using the same data in the preceding number, how much was the output tax using
12% VAT rate?
A. P360,000 C. P456,000
B. P396,000 D. P696,000
280. Scrap Products is a processor of refined sugar. It purchases sugarcane from

farmers for processing into intermediate stages until it becomes refined sugar. In a
month, it had the following sales and purchases, no tax include:
Sales P880,000
Purchases of sugarcane 220,000
Purchases of containers and paper label 100,000
The value-added tax payable is:

A. P66,000 C. P74,700
B. P88,000 D. P84,800
281. Mr. C is a VAT registered person, with the following data for a taxable month,
VAT is not included: Sales, domestic, to consumers P600,000; Sales, direct exports
P300,000; Purchases, total invoice cost, from VAT registered persons: Of goods of
P550,000 and of services of P330,000.The services subject to the value added tax is:
A. P600,000 C. P300,000
B. P400,000 D. P900,000
282. Mr. Abnoy, a VAT taxpayer, on August 1, 2011, made the following purchases
from VAT sellers, for use in his business. The amounts stated not including VAT:
Machine 1, with a useful life of 19 years P3,000,000
Machine 2, with a useful life of 3 years 1,800,000
Patent, with usefulness of 2 years 600,000
The input tax on the purchases, available to Mr. Abnoy, for the month of August 2011:
A. P84,000 C. P51,000
B. P15,000 D. P62,000
283. Puss, VAT registered, made the following purchases during the month of January
2007:
Goods for sale, inclusive of VAT P246,400

Supplies, exclusive of VAT 20,000
Office air-conditioner, total invoice price
(estimated life is 3 years) 56,000
Home appliance for residence, gross of VAT 17,920
Service for store repair, contractor, not VAT registered,
total invoice amount 33,000
Service for repainting of store, total invoice amount
evidenced by an ordinary receipt issued by contractor 4,480
How much was the total allowable input taxes of Puss for the month using 12% VAT
rate?
A. P38,688 C. P34,800
B. P35,337.60 D. P34,542.86

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GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF TAXATION:

1. Which of the following is the primary purpose of taxation?

2. Statement 1: The power to tax includes the power to exempt

3. What is the basis of taxation?

4. The point in which tax is levied is also called

6. Which is not an object of taxation

9. Which of the following inappropriately describes the nature of taxation?

11. Which of the following statements is not included as a secondary purpose of

12. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

13. Which is the most incorrect statement regarding taxes?

15. Which of the following acts in taxation is administrative by nature?

18. Which of the following statements is not correct?

23. Tax as distinguished from license fee

26. Which of following statements is not an implication of the lifeblood in taxation?

28. Which of the following statements is not part of Constitutional limitations?

30. Which of the following statements describe Marshall Doctrine?

31. Taxes are not subject to automatic set-off or compensation, except

32. Which of the following statements describe Holmes Doctrine?

35. Which of the following taxation powers that can be delegated?

37. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

40. Statement 1: The power of taxation is inherent in sovereignty being essential to

42. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

43. Which of the following functions is not part of the legislative?

49. Which of the following statement is incorrect?

50. Which of the following statements is correct?

GROSS INCOME SUBJECTED TO REGULAR TAXES:

52. Which of the following statements is non-taxable compensation income according

55. Which of the following statements is incorrect pertaining to Revenue Regulation

56. Which of the following causes of separation or termination is not exempted?

58. Which of the following retirement benefits, pensions, gratuitous is subject to

62. Which of the following statements about rent is/are correct?

63. Which of the following statements about royalties is/are incorrect?

64. Which of the statements regarding Dividends income is/are incorrect?

69. Which of the following data regarding the MWE is correct?

71. Which of the following compensation income is/are non-taxable or exempted

74. Which of the following statements is correct?

79. Compensation income includes performance based remunerations to an employee

GROSS INCOME SUBJECT TO FINAL TAXES

85. The share of a partner in the income of a commercial partnership is

86. The following corporate income is subject to income tax, except

87. Interest income received by an individual taxpayer (except a nonresident

89. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the dividends?

91. Which of the following is not subject to 10 final tax?

92. Which of the following statements regarding royalty income is correct?

94. Which of the following items is exempt from final tax?

101. How much is the income tax expense for 2015?

How much is the total itemized deductions?

103. How much is the taxable income of Resula for 2015?

109. Which of the following items is not subject to taxation?

110. Which items are not exempted by law from taxation?

111. Which of the following statements is incorrect about citizen?

112. Which of the following statements is incorrect about non-resident citizen?

113. Which of the following statements is considered as a resident alien?

114. Which of the following statements is correct?

115. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

116. Which of the following statements is correct?

120. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

122. Which of the following is correct about the dependents?

123. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

124. Which of the following is incorrect as to the rules of change of status?

133. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

135. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

144. Which of the following requisites for exemption of non-stock, non-profit

147. Which of the following passive income of a corporation is incorrect?