1/20/24, 10:02 AM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Home *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination Diagnostic Examination Taxation (TAX) Submissions Here are your latest answers: Question 1 Proceeds of insurance taken by ABC Corporation on the life of Nicanor, Chief Financial Officer of the company, to indemnify Inday, the wife and only beneficiary of Nicanor against loss in case of his death is: S1: Exempt from income tax S2: The premium paid is exempt from income tax, but the excess of premium received by Inday upon death of Nicanor is taxable as part of her gross income. S3: The whole amount is part of gross income subject to regular income tax Response: b. Only S2 is true Feedback: Reason: S2 – all proceeds received from life insurance are exclusions from gross income on the part of Inday. S3 - proceeds from life insurance are EXCLUSIONS from gross income. Correct answer: a. Only S1 is true Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 2 Percentage tax is: S1: A business tax S2: An ad valorem tax Response: a. Only S1 is true Correct answer: c. Both are true Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 3 Jeff Bezos, the world's richest person is an american based in the California. Response: RA Correct answer: NRANETB Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 4 If a professional is both a CPA and a Doctor, he has to pay two professional taxes Response: False Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 5 Capital loss can be deducted from any gross income. Response: True Feedback: Can be deducted only up to capital gain Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 1/14 1/20/24, 10:02 AM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Question 6 Juicy Wiggle Corporation will remove from customs 50 cases of Four Seasons Powdered Juice using caloric and non-caloric sweetener containing 144 packs by 25 grams. Each 25 grams pack can make 1 Liter (per serving suggestion appearing on the label) How much is the total excise tax to be paid before removal? Response: P 21,600 Feedback: No. of Cases Multiplied by no. of bottle per case Total no. of bottles Multiplied by content per bottle Total Volume in Liter Multiplied by Specific Tax Rate Total excise tax to be paid before removal 50 144 7,200 1L 7,200L 6.00 P43,200 Correct answer: P 43,200 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 7 On August 12, 2022, Nicanor called John and told him that he intends to donate his car worth P 1,0000,000 to him (John). Within the same day, John accepted Nicanor’s offer. On August 15, 2022, they executed a deed of donation, and the car was delivered by Nicanor to John. The 30-day period of filing and paying the donor’s tax will run after August 15, 2022. Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 8 As a result of the accident, Nicanor was paid money. The money he received is: Response: Exclusions from Gross Income Correct answer: Exclusions from Gross Income Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 9 Statement 1: Phil Health is exempted from corporate income tax. Statement 2: Cebu Pot Authority, a Government-Owned and Controlled Corporation is exempted from corporate income tax. Response: Statement 2 is true but, Statement 1 is false Correct answer: Statement 1 is true but, Statement 2 is false Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 10 Nicanor won Php 5,000 in Philippine Lotto. The amount is? Response: Subject to final tax in the amount of 20% https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 2/14 1/20/24, 10:02 AM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Correct answer: Exempt from taxation Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 11 Proceeds of life insurance taken by the decedent upon his own life are included in the gross estate if the designation of a third person as a beneficiary is irrevocable. Response: True Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 12 Banko De Pera, earned parking fees from leasing its spaces to some of its regular bank customers. Banko De Pera is liable to 7% Gross Receipts Tax. Response: True Feedback: Basis: Section 121, NIRC. Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 13 BKTD Corporation, a domestic corporation, holds 20% of the stocks of EU Corporation, a non-resident foreign corporation. BKTD is a wholly owned subsidiary of GKCM Corporation, a non-resident foreign corporation. BKTD’s holding in EU Corporation started in 2018, and the holding period is uninterrupted. On July 1, 2021, BKTD Corporation received dividends from EU Corporation amounting to P 2,000,000 and subsequently paid out dividends on December 31, 2022, in the amount of P 1,500,000. The remaining P 500,000 has not been used in any qualified activity for exempt foreign-sourced dividends. The P 1,500,000 portion of dividend income shall be treated as tax exempted since this was properly utilized within 2022. Response: False Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 14 What is the maximum number of days a taxpayer can submit the documents related to BIR tax audit without being issued a subpoena? Response: 30 days Feedback: Checklist is 10 days, First Notice 10 days, Final Notice 10 days Correct answer: 30 days Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 15 Statement 1: A donation inter vivos by husband and wife, jointly during the marriage is a donation of community property that will require one computation of the donor’s tax, if the spouses are under the system of absolute community of property. Statement 2: A donation inter vivos by husband and wife, jointly during the marriage is a donation of exclusive property by the either spouse that will require one computation of the donor’s tax, if the spouses are under the system of conjugal partnership of gains. Response: Both statements are false Correct answer: Both statements are false Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 16 Koya Sotto, a young and promising Filipino basketball player was invited to play professionally in the United States. He was paid $1 Million. His income is derived from ____ and it is: Response: Within, Taxable https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 3/14 1/20/24, 10:02 AM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Correct answer: Without, Exempt Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 17 The provincial, city or municipal governments are not subject to taxation. This is based on Response: Inherent limitation Correct answer: Inherent limitation Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 18 ABC., Co. gave fringe benefits to employees as follows: To its Clerks and Janitors P 100,000 To its Area Managers 650,000 How much is the total of the deductions of ABC., Co.? Response: P 1,000,000 Feedback: Monetary value P 650,000 Divided by 65% Gross-up monetary value 1,000,000 Multiply by Fringe benefit rate 35% Fringe benefit tax P 350,000 Fringe benefit given to Clerks and Janitors (Rank and File) P 100,000 Fringe benefit given to Area Managers (Managers ) Fringe benefit tax (please refer to the computation above) Total Deductions 650,000 350,000 P 1,100,000 Correct answer: P 1,100,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 19 Nicanor earned interest income from the 10-year time deposit he made in December 2019 in the amount of Php 10,000 at XYZ Bank, a local bank. Due to emergency, he cancelled the deposit and paid bank charges for early termination in 2021. The interest income is subject to? Response: 10% final tax Correct answer: 20% final tax Score: 0 out of 1 No https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 4/14 1/20/24, 10:02 AM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Question 20 Statement 1: Resident foreign corporations are subject to income tax based on net income from sources within and without the Philippines. Statement 2: Non-resident foreign corporations are subject to income tax based on net income from sources within the Philippines. Response: Both statements are false Correct answer: Both statements are false Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 21 ABC Corp. is a domestic corporation. It sold goods to XYZ Corp., a PEZA-registered export enterprise based in Cavite Economic Zone. ABC Corp. billed XYZ Corp. Php 1,000,000 upon delivery to XYZ Corp. XYZ Corp. paid Php 1,000,000. Subsequently, XYZ Corp. exported the goods to GHI Corp. based in the United States. The sale by XYZ Corp. is: Response: Subject to percentage tax Correct answer: Subject to 0% Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 22 ABC Corp. owns a chain of restaurant business. It receives royalties from franchising regularly based from sales. Royalty income is: Response: Passive income subject to final tax Correct answer: Inclusions in / Items of Gross Income Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 23 One Piece Corporation (OPC) was identified as a top withholding agent by the BIR. One day, the accounting department, headed by Rico, requested the company to treat all of its staff a McDonalds meal amounting to P 1,000 because it is already tax season, and the employees are working 18-hours a day. The company granted the request. Within the taxable year, the company transacted with McDonalds seven times for buying McDonalds meals with a total amount of Php 8,000. As a result of purchases during the taxable year, the company is not required to withhold 2% expanded withholding tax. Response: False Feedback: McDonalds is considered as deemed a regular supplier. RR-11-2018 requires a minimum of 6 transactions before a supplier be considered as a regular supplier. Thus, OPC is required to withhold. Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 24 Tax treaty relief application (TTRA) shall be filed with: Response: International Tax Affairs Division (ITAD) Correct answer: International Tax Affairs Division (ITAD) Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 25 If the payor/withholding agent failed to make the withholding, he/it is excused if the payee/income earner reported the income and paid the tax due thereon. Response: False Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 26 Sale of apple by a local vendor in wet market is subject to VAT https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 5/14 1/20/24, 10:02 AM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Response: False Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 27 In 2022, XYZ Corporation paid for the monthly rental of a residential house of Nicanor, its senior manager, amounting to P 65,000. How much is the gross-up monetary value of the fringe benefit for the first quarter of the year 2022? Response: a. P 195,000 Feedback: Answer: P 150,000 Solution: Monetary value (per quarter) P 97,500 Divided by 65% Gross-up monetary value P 150,000 Correct answer: d. Some other answer. Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 28 Nicanor, a Filipino citizen residing in the United States invested in XYZ Corporation established under the laws of the Philippines. The Corporation, which earned gross income (for the last three years) in the United States amounting to Php 100M and another Php 200M within the Philippines declared dividends. Nicanor will receive Php 100,000.00. XYZ Corp is: Response: RFC Correct answer: DC Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 29 Decision of a Division of the CTA may be reversed or modified except by the affirmative vote of ________________ of the CTA en banc acting on the case. Response: 6 Justices Correct answer: 4 Justices Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 30 The party who desires to introduce in evidence voluminous documents or long accounts must, upon motion and approval by the Court, refer the voluminous documents to an independent Certified Public Accountant (CPA). The authority to conduct an audit and, thereafter, testify relative to such summary and certification is given by the Court by issuing a: Response: Authorization Letter Correct answer: Commission Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 31 Which is FALSE? S1- If the BIR received no reply to the PAN, it will issue the FLD/FAN after the lapse of the fifteen day period S2-If the taxpayer replied to the PAN, the BIR can issue the FLD/FAN even before the lapse of the fifteen day period S3 - PAN is mandatory in all cases of assessment otherwise there is violation of due process S4 - The taxpayer is not required to reply to the PAN Response: S4 Correct answer: S3 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 32 https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 6/14 1/20/24, 10:02 AM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Nicanor acquired his principal residence in 2011 at a cost of php 2,000,000.00. He sold the property on January 1, 2022, with a fair market value of Php 10,000,000.00 (zonal is higher than assessed) for a consideration of Php 8,000,000.00. Within the 18-month reglementary period, he purchased his new principal residence at a cost of Php 14,000,000.00. Compute the Adjusted Cost Basis of New Principal Residence: Response: c. P 6,000,000 Feedback: Solution Historical cost of OLD 2,000,000 Add: Additional cost to acquire NEW: Cost to acquire NEW 14,000,000 Less: GSP of OLD 8,000,000 6,000,000 ADJUSTED COST BASIS OF NEW PR 8,000,000 Correct answer: b. P 8,000,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 33 A domestic corporation made available the following financial information covering TY 2021: Statement of Financial Position Statement of Comprehensive Income Assets: Gross receipts 10,000,000 Current 200,000,000 Cost of service 6,000,000 Non-current (land/bldg) 500,000,000 Gross profit 4,000,000 Liabilities 250,000,000 Expenses 2,000,000 Stockholders’ Equity 450,000,000 Net income 2,000,000 The income tax due is: Response: b. P 400,000 Feedback: Statement of Comprehensive Income Gross receipts 10,000,000 Cost of service 6,000,000 Gross profit 4,000,000 Expenses 2,000,000 Net income 2,000,000 CITR 25% Income tax due 500,000 Correct answer: a. P 500,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 34 Wisely So, a Filipino Chess Wizard was born in the Philippines and then went to the United States where he was later naturalized as an American. He traveled all over the world, won championships and received the cash prizes. His income is derived from _____ and it is: Response: Without, Exempt Correct answer: Without, Exempt Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 35 Nicanor sold his land worth P 5,000,000 to Inday. Assuming Nicanor is engaged in the business of real estate, the sale of land is subject to capital gains tax. Response: True Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 36 Hyun Bin or Captain Ri, a South Korean Actor, travelled to the Philippines from January 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019. In December 1, 2019, he returned to the Philippines to travel again. He left on December 30, 2019. Hyun Bin is classified as: Response: Non-resident alien not engaged in trade or business https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 7/14 1/20/24, 10:02 AM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Correct answer: Non-resident alien engaged in trade or business Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 37 ABC Bank collects charges from its Dollar Account depositors for any bank-related services. The charges are: Response: VAT-exempt Correct answer: VAT-exempt Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 38 Nicanor is a managerial employee of ABC Corp. ABC Corp. provides 20 vacation leave credits and 10 sick leave credits which can be monetized at the option of the employee. The monetization of the 10 days vacation leave credits is: Response: Taxable Correct answer: Exempt Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 39 A standard deduction in the amount of Php 5,000,000 shall be allowed for a non-resident alien without the need of substantiation. Response: False Feedback: P 500,000 Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 40 XYZ Corporation, a newly organized corporation in the Philippines, issued on November 07, 2021 10,000(par value @ P 50.00 per share) shares of stocks to one of its incorporators, Mr. Nicanor for P 800,000. Supposing after 10 months, Nicanor sold the said shares for P 1,000,000, how much is the documentary stamp tax due on the sale transaction made by Nicanor, if any? Response: a. P 7,500 Feedback: Solution: Par value of shares (10,000 x 50) P 500,000 Divided by 200 Total 2,500 Multiply by 1.5 DST due 3,750 Correct answer: a. P 7,500 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 41 Statement 1: Deductions are liberally construed in favor of the taxing authority. Statement 2: Deductions are strictly construed against the taxpayers. Response: Both statements are false Correct answer: Both statements are true Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 42 https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 8/14 1/20/24, 10:02 AM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Which of the following statements is/are true regarding transfer taxes? I. A donation mortis causa conveys no title or ownership to the transferee before the death of the transferor. II. Strictly speaking, the assessment of an inheritance tax directly involves the administration of a decedent’s estate. III. The law in force at the time of death of the decedent is controlling, notwithstanding postponement of the actual possession or enjoyment of the property by the beneficiary. Response: I and III Correct answer: I and III Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 43 S1: Lubricating oils and greases produced from basestocks and additives on which the excise tax has already been paid shall be subject to excise tax. S2: Unless otherwise provided by special laws, if the denatured alcohol is mixed with gasoline, the excise tax on which has already been paid. only the alcohol content shall be subject to the tax herein prescribed. S3: The removal of denatured alcohol of not less than one hundred eighty degrees (180') proof (ninety percent (90%) absolute alcohol) shall be deemed to have been removed for motive power unless shown otherwise. Response: Only S3 is false Feedback: S1: Lubricating oils and greases produced from basestocks and additives on which the excise tax has already been paid shall no longer be subject to excise tax. RR-2-2018 Correct answer: Only S1 is false Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 44 :On July 16, 2018, Nicanor executed a deed of donation in favor of inday (Nicanor’s girlfriend), wherein he will donate his house and lot to the latter. Being a stranger, the proper donor’s tax rate that Nicanor will have to pay is 30% of the net gift. Response: True Feedback: Answer is False. Train Law is the law in force at the time of completion of gift Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 45 In 2019, ABC corporation thru its board of directors, approved a resolution which gives its supervisors a free use of the company’s residential condominium in Makati City. The following data were revealed in the resolution about the condominium: Fair Market value of the condominium (per tax declaration), P 1,000,000 Zonal Value (per BIR assessment), P2,000,000 Fair market value (per Appraisal value), P2,500,000 Assume that the residential condominium was purchased by the company in installment for the supervisors’ free use. Acquisition cost exclusive of interest is P 3,000,000. At what amount should the company report as the quarterly monetary value of fringe benefit? Response: P 18,250 Feedback: Highest is P 3M = P3,000,000 x 5% x 50% / 12 mos = P6,250 x 3 mos = P 18, 250 Correct answer: P 18,250 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 46 Nicanor is an architect. His reported total gross receipts in 2023 amounted to Php 5,400,000.00 (net of applicable withholding tax) while the cost of service and operating expenses were Php 2,550,000.00 and Php 1,550,000.00, respectively. Since he does not keep receipts of his purchases, his Accountant advised to avail of the 40% OSD in his 1st Quarter ITR. Total tax withheld (expanded withholding tax) by his clients is equivalent to 10% from which he received tax certificates https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 9/14 1/20/24, 10:02 AM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - (BIR Form 2307s). During filing annual ITR, without getting professional advice, he filed his own return and opted 8% preferential taxation. What is Nicanor’s CORRECT income tax payable in 2023? Disregard payment in his original return filed. Response: a. Php 282,500 Feedback: Solution: Gross receipts 6,000,000 (5.4M/.90% [100% -10% wtxrate]) OSD (40% of GR) 2,400,000 Taxable income 3,600,000 Tax due 2M-8M P 402,500 30% of excess of 2M (1.6M x 30%) 480,000 Income tax due 882,500 Less: 2307 600,000 Income tax payable 282,500 Correct answer: a. Php 282,500 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 47 The province may levy and collect not more than ten percent (10%) of fair market value in the locality per cubic meter of ordinary stones, sand, gravel, earth, and other quarry resources. The share of the province in the proceeds of the tax on sand, gravel and other quarry resources is: Response: 25% Correct answer: 30% Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 48 What is the effect if the taxpayer replied to the PAN within the prescriptive period to reply? Response: The BIR may issue a follow-up letter Correct answer: The BIR may issue the FLD/FAN at any time after the reply Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 49 The following are non-fiscal incentives of a BOI registered enterprise, except: S1. Foreign nationals may be employed in supervisory, technical or advisory positions within five (5) years from a project’s registration S2. Income tax holiday for a number of years depending on whether the status of the registrant is a pioneer or non-pioneer S3. Registered export-oriented enterprise shall have access to the utilization of the bonded warehousing system in all areas. S4. Simplification of customs procedures for the importation of equipment, spare parts, raw materials, and supplies and exports of processed products of registered enterprises in the operations of their bonded warehouses. S5. There shall be no restrictions on the use of consigned equipment provided a re-export bond is posted. Response: S3 Correct answer: S2 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 50 Output VAT may be computed by Purchase price (VAT inclusive) multiply 3/28. Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 51 ABC Corp wants to shift its accounting period from calendar to fiscal. The CIR has the power to change the accounting period https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 10/14 1/20/24, 10:02 AM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 52 Inday, an employee of Beshie Corp., is receiving daily compensation in the amount of P2,500, net of mandatory contributions. Assuming the Company has twenty-four working days (or equivalent to four weeks) January 2022, the total monthly withholding tax on compensation required to be withheld for Inday’s salary is: Response: d. P 10,765.44 Feedback: Solution: Total taxable compensation ₱ 2,500.00 Less: Compensation Range (Minimum) 2,192.00 Excess ₱ 308.00 Withholding tax shall be computed as follows: Predetermined Tax on ₱2,192.00 ₱ 356.16 Add: Tax on the excess (₱308.00 x 30%) 92.40 Total daily withholding tax ₱ 448.56 Multiply by (working days) 24 Total Monthly withholding tax 10,765.44 Correct answer: d. P 10,765.44 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 53 Facts: 7-Ilivin Ni Inday, a VAT registered entity sold P 224 (gross of VAT) worth of goods to Nicanor, a Non-VAT registered individual. How much output VAT will 7-Ilivin Ni Inday will be remitted to the BIR as a result of the transaction? Response: c. P 12 Feedback: Solution: Gross receipt P 224 (gross of VAT) Divided by 1.12 Gross receipt 200 Multiply by 12% Output VAT 24 Correct answer: b. P 24 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 54 Nicanor, a Filipino citizen residing in the Philippines borrowed money from Inday, a Filipino working abroad. Interest income is Php 10,000.00. Inday is Response: NRC Correct answer: NRC Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 55 S1: All persons who are engaged in business shall secure from the Bureau of Internal Revenue an authority to print receipts or sales or commercial invoices before a printer can print the same. S2: No authority to print receipts or sales or commercial invoices shall be granted unless the receipts or invoices to be printed are serially numbered and shall show, among other things, the name, business style, Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and business address of the person or entity to use the same, and such other information that may be required by rules and regulations to be promulgated by the Secretary of Finance, upon recommendation of the Commissioner. Response: Both are true Feedback: Specific rule under Section 238 of NIRC, as amended. Correct answer: Both are true Score: 1 out of 1 Yes https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 11/14 1/20/24, 10:02 AM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Question 56 S1: Purely electric vehicles shall be exempt from the excise tax on automobiles. S2: Hybrid vehicles shall be exempt from the excise tax on automobiles. Response: Both are false Feedback: S2: Hybrid vehicles shall be subject to 50% of the applicable excise tax on automobiles. RR-24-2018 Correct answer: Only S2 is false Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 57 S1. An instrument, document or paper with unpaid DST, shall still be recorded, and shall it or any copy thereof or any record of transfer of the same, it will be admitted or be used in evidence in any court, provided the taxpayer will pay the same. S2: Certificates of oaths administered by any government official in his official capacity or acknowledgement by any government official in performance of his official duty is subject to DST. Response: Both are false Correct answer: Both are false Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 58 . John is an OCW based on Saudi Arabia. From January to June 2022, he earned Php 2 Million from his business in the Philippines and another Php 2 Million from his employment abroad. On July 1, 2022, he returned to the Philippines to live permanently herein. Upon his return and until the end of the year, he earned Php 1 Million from his business and another Php 1 Million from sources outside the Philippines. How much is John’s total taxable income? Response: c. P 2,000,000 Feedback: Solution Income from business (Jan-Jun 2022) P 2,000,000 Income from business (Jul-Dec 2022) 1,000,000 Income from outside the Phil (Jul-Dec 2022) 1,000,000 Total income from within P 4,000,000 Correct answer: a. P 4,000,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 59 For purposes of computing the tax, gross Income means the gross sales or gross revenues derived from business activity within the ECOZONE, net of sales discounts, sales return and allowances and minus costs of sales or direct costs but before any deduction is made for administrative expenses or incidental losses during a given taxable period. Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 60 In the filing of income tax returns for non-individual taxpayers (assuming the taxpayer employs calendar year), the deadlines are: 1st quarter ITR 60 days after quarter 2nd quarter ITR 60 days after quarter 3rd quarter ITR 60 days after quarter Annual ITR Apr 15 (the following year) Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 12/14 1/20/24, 10:02 AM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Question 61 Due to pandemic, the BIR allowed the filing of returns even outside the revenue jurisdiction of Revenue District Offices (RDOs). This is in accordance with the principle related to Sound Tax System. Response: True Feedback: True. Administrative feasibility Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 62 Due to the confusion on the change of Percentage Tax rate under CREATE Law, the BIR may issue _____ to guide taxpayers on the application of the new rule Response: Revenue Ruling Correct answer: Revenue Memorandum Circular Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 63 1st - Withholding tax on compensation is computed using the graduated tax table based on daily, weekly, semi-monthly or monthly payments agreed upon by the employer and the employee. 2nd - In annualization, annual tax is computed using the annual graduated tax table for individual taxpayers. Response: Both are false Correct answer: Both are true Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 64 The watch which was given to Nicanor as gift for his birthday considered as income for income tax purposes Response: False Feedback: The watch given to Nicanor falls under the definition of income as it gave Nicanor a flow of wealth. However, such income is excluded from the computation of Gross income under Section 32 (b) (3) of the NIRC. In the final analysis, when asked if the watch given is an income, the answer is yes. But, when asked if it is taxable, the answer is no under section 32 (b) (3) of the NIRC. Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 65 The Board of ABC Corp. (NRFC), located in USA, declared that all stockholders of record as of December 31, 2020 shall receive Php 100,000. XYZ Corp., a DC is one of the stockholders. The dividends are? Response: Subject to final tax in the Philippines Correct answer: Subject to regular corporate income tax Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 66 Top Withholding Agents (TWAs) are not required to withhold if purchase of goods/services is casual and is made from a non-regular supplier. Response: False Feedback: If purchase is made to REGULAR SUPPLIER (six transaction during the current or previous year) even if amount is less than 10,000, withholding is required. Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 13/14 1/20/24, 10:02 AM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Question 67 Under CREATE Law, the interest expense of a domestic corporation which is subject to 20% corporate income tax rate, will be deducted from its gross income in its full amount since there is no difference in the income tax rate on the taxable income (20%) with the tax rate applied on the interest income subjected to final tax (20%). Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 68 Non-VAT registered whose sales for the year exceed P 3,000,000 is Response: c. Subject to percentage tax under Section 109 of the tax code, as amended by train law Correct answer: d. Subject to 12% VAT under the tax code, as amended by train law Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 69 The purpose of requiring payments for applications of license is revenue generation. Response: False Feedback: Purpose is regulatory hence secondary only Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 70 ABC Corp. pays its accountant a monthly retainer fee of Php 10,000. Compute the EWT to be withheld: Note: Assume that accountant is registered as non-VAT but has failed to submit the Sworn Declaration of Income to ABC Corp. at the start of the year. Response: 2,000 Correct answer: 1,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 14/14 1/20/24, 5:27 PM *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 Home *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination Diagnostic Examination Taxation (TAX) Submissions Here are your latest answers: Question 1 Under Revenue Regulations 3-2022, Proprietary Educational Institutions (RA 11635) - refer to any private schools maintained and administered by private individuals or groups, with an issued permit to operate as the case may be in accordance with existing laws and regulations from the: Department of Education (DepEd); Commission on Higher Education (CHED); or Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 2 The following is the journal entry made by the Accounting Clerk of PRTC., INC. (Debit) Fringe benefit expense P650,000 (Debit) Fringe benefit tax expense 175,000 (Credit) Cash P650,000 (Credit) Fringe benefit tax payable 175,000 Based on the said journal entry, the grossed-up monetary value of the fringe benefits given to the PRTC’s Manager is? Response: P500,000. Feedback: Monetary value P 325,000 Divided by 65% Gross-up monetary value Multiply by Fringe benefit rate Fringe benefit tax 500,000 35% P 175,000 Work Back approach P 175,000 / 35% = P 500,000 (GMV) Correct answer: P500,000. https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 1/16 1/20/24, 5:27 PM *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 3 Ms. Bea a licensed real estate broker comes to you with the following records and transactions: Transaction #1. Land with TCT NO. 1900238 was sold to Mr. Bean for P 5,000,000 by Mr. Budotz on September 08, 2022, in Manila evidenced by a deed of sale executed in Bulacan. The cost of the land is P 2,000,000 which is equal to its market value stated in the tax declaration and the property is located in Makati. Transactions #2. Land with TCT No. 1877234 was sold to Mr Gerarld for P 10,000,000 by Mr. Joshua on November 04, 2022, in Cavite evidenced by a deed of sale executed in Caloocan. The cost of the land is P 6,000,000 which is equal to its market value stated in the tax declaration and the property is located in Manila Additional Information • Bea called the respective RDO’s of each transaction to determine how much is the zonal value of each land sold. RDO’s reply is P 6,000,000 and P 9,800,000, respectively. • On December 14, 2022, Ms. Bea P 1,500,000 received her commission income from the above stated sellers. She incurred P 120,000 expenses in connection with her work and P 20,000 for her cosmetics and make-ups for her appealing appearance. Ms. Bea is currently residing in Cubao. In relation to transaction #1, How much is the capital gains tax due, if any? Response: b. P 360,000 Feedback: Final tax of 6% based on higher of Gross selling price or current fair market value as determined in accordance with Section 6(E) Solution: Gross selling price = P 5,000,000 FMV per Tax declaration = P 2,000,000 Zonal Value = P 6,000,000 ZV of P 6,000,000 (Highest) x 6% = B. P 360,000 Correct answer: b. P 360,000 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 4 For income tax purposes, the profit from Nicanor’s investment in his asset is considered as income. Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 5 Income tax paid can be claimed either as a tax credit or an expense at the option of the taxpayer. Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 6 . John is an OCW based on Saudi Arabia. From January to June 2022, he earned Php 2 Million from his business in the Philippines and another Php 2 Million from his employment abroad. On July 1, 2022, he returned to the Philippines to live permanently herein. Upon his return and until the end of the year, he earned Php 1 Million from his business and another Php 1 Million from sources outside the Philippines. How much is John’s total taxable income? Response: c. P 2,000,000 Feedback: Solution Income from business (Jan-Jun 2022) P 2,000,000 Income from business (Jul-Dec 2022) 1,000,000 Income from outside the Phil (Jul-Dec 2022) 1,000,000 Total income from within P 4,000,000 Correct answer: a. P 4,000,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 7 https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 2/16 1/20/24, 5:27 PM *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 The Commissioner of Internal Revenue issued a BIR ruling to the effect that the transaction is liable to income tax and value added tax. Upon receipt of the ruling, a taxpayer does not agree thereto. What is his proper remedy? Response: a) File a petition for review with the Court of Tax Appeals within thirty (30) days from receipt thereof; Feedback: Basis: Section 4, NIRC. Correct answer: c) File an appeal to the Secretary of Finance within thirty (30) days from receipt thereof; Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 8 Compensation income earner is disqualified from availing the 8% optional income tax. Response: False Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 9 S1. An instrument, document or paper with unpaid DST, shall still be recorded, and shall it or any copy thereof or any record of transfer of the same, it will be admitted or be used in evidence in any court, provided the taxpayer will pay the same. S2: Certificates of oaths administered by any government official in his official capacity or acknowledgement by any government official in performance of his official duty is subject to DST. Response: Both are false Correct answer: Both are false Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 10 Interest income of Nicanor from peso bank deposit in ABC Bank is Php 10,000. The final tax required to be withheld is? Response: 0 Correct answer: 2,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 11 Pamela, a resident citizen, made the following donations during the current taxable year: · House and lot in the Philippines, not classified as a capital asset, acquired three years ago at a cost of P5,500,000 with a fair market value of P7,000,000 at the time of donation. · Bonds with a face value of P5,000,000 issued by a foreign corporation with business situs in the Philippines and quoted at 105 in the stock market. · A five-hectare fishpond, located in Cebu City, currently valued at P3,000,000 to his daughter for her marriage to be celebrated on June 28 of the same year. The property is mortgaged with the First Commercial bank for P500,000 which will be assumed by the donee. · Commercial building in Australia with a prevailing market value of P5,000,000 to his son as a birthday gift. The donor’s tax paid in Australia was P450,000. · Shares of stocks of a foreign corporation with a total quoted price of P3,000,000 as an additional gift to the marriage of his daughter in march 20. The principle of reciprocity applied to this property and the foreign corporation has 35% of its business operation in the Philippines. · A parcel of land located in Mandaue City with a fair market value of P5,000,000 was sold for P3,000,000. The land is used in business by the taxpayer. The BIR found out that the it was given to his son with the real intention to give it for free. If the donor is a non-resident alien and there is reciprocity, how much is the gross gift? Response: P20,250,000 Correct answer: P12,000,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 12 A domestic corporation made available the following financial information covering TY 2021: Statement of Financial Position Statement of Comprehensive Income Assets: Gross receipts 15,000,000 https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 3/16 1/20/24, 5:27 PM *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 Current 20,000,000 Cost of service 5,000,000 Non-current (land/bldg) 10,000,000 Gross profit 10,000,000 Liabilities 5,000,000 Expenses 5,000,000 Stockholders’ Equity 25,000,000 Net income 5,000,000 Based on the foregoing, the proper corporate income tax rate that is applicable is: Response: a. 20% Feedback: Reason: Total assets excluding the land did not exceed P 100,000,000 and the Net income did not exceed the P 5,000,000 Correct answer: a. 20% Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 13 Martin, a resident citizen, is an employee of AMC Corporation. He received the following from his employer in 2023: Basic monthly compensation P 75,000 13th month pay 75,000 Transportation allowance (P 5,000 per month) 60,000 Productivity incentive bonus 10,000 Christmas bonus 30,000 Uniform allowance 26,000 Actual medical allowance 10,000 Rice subsidy 36,000 Note: There is no labor organization in the company. Ergo, no Collective Bargaining Agreement. How much exempt 13th month pay, and other benefits will you deduct from the gross compensation of Martin as non-taxable/exempt compensation? Response: b. P 75,000 Feedback: Solution: De minimis Excess de minimis Christmas bonus 5,000 25,000 Uniform allowance 6,000 20,000 Actual medical allowance 10,000 0 Rice subsidy 24,000 12,000 Total 45,000 57,000 Excess de minimis 57,000 13th month pay 75,000 Productivity incentive pay 10,000 Total 13th month pay and other benefits 142,000 Exempt 13th month pay and other benefits 90,000 (max exempt 13th month pay and other benefits under train law) Correct answer: a. P 90,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 14 No person shall be denied equal protection of the law. Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 15 The following are not considered as allowable deductions in determining the net taxable estate, except: Response: Pabling, died on June 12, 2019, issued a promissory on June 9, 2016 to Marcus. The note was duly notarized, however, the executor of the estate of Pabling was not able to trace how Pabling disposed the proceeds of the loan. Correct answer: Narcing, died on August 18, 2018, obtained a loan from Yvonne on January 1, 2016. Narcing and Yvonne were not able to visit a notary public. Janine, the daughter of Narcing, the executor, was able to submit a statement indicating that the proceeds were used to pay her tuition fee. Score: 0 out of 1 No https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 4/16 1/20/24, 5:27 PM *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 Question 16 Nicanor is a professional while Inday is engaged in the sale of goods. If both earn income, both should be taxed alike. This is based on equity in taxation Response: True Feedback: This is UNIFORMITY in taxation not EQUITY in taxation Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 17 Nicanor took a life insurance at 21 years old requiring him to pay Php 30,000 per year. The term of the policy is ten years. If he dies at any time, his beneficiary will get the proceeds. He outlived the policy. Upon reaching the age of 60, he took out insurance getting Php 2M in the process. The Php 300,000 is: Response: Capital gains subject to capital gains tax Correct answer: Exclusions from Gross Income Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 18 In 2019, Nicanor created two (2) trusts for his daughter, Julia. During the year, the two trusts earned net income as follows: Trust 1 P 4,000,000 Trust 2 P 6,000,000 Each of the trust filed their own income tax return and paid the corresponding income tax due as computed in their separate returns. How much is the additional income tax payable of Trust 1? Response: P 96,000 Feedback: TRUST 1 Taxable Net income P4,000,000 Tax due: 1st P2,000,000 P 490,000 Excess @ 32% Tax due/paid 640,000 1,130,000 Versus allocated tax due 1,244,000** Income Tax Payable-Trust 1 P 114,000 Share in the Consolidated Tax due: Trust 1 (4/10) x P3,110,000* 1,244,000** Correct answer: P 114,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 19 ABC Corporation, a keeper of garage, earned a gross revenue of P 4,000,000 in 2023. In 2024, it is now liable to: Response: b. Common carrier’s tax Feedback: Basis: Section 117, NIRC. Regardless of the amount of gross receipts, keepers of garage are liable to 3% common carrier’s tax Correct answer: a. Value Added Tax Score: 0 out of 1 No https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 5/16 1/20/24, 5:27 PM *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 Question 20 In 2021, ABC Corp. borrowed money from the bank in the amount of Php 1 Million with an interest rate of 10%. ABC Corp. has interest income from bank deposits in the amount of Php 50,000.00 from which final tax was withheld. Assume ABC Corp.’s tax rate is 25%. How much is the allowable interest expense? Response: b. Php 100,000 Feedback: Solution: Interest expense 100,000 Less: Interest income (FT) 50,000 Rate 20% 10,000 Allowable interest expense 90,000 Correct answer: a. Php 90,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 21 S1: John who is an Overseas Filipino Worker. He is required to pay annual registration fee of P 500 with the BIR. S2: Katy is a purely compensation earner individual. She is required to pay annual registration fee of P 500 with the BIR. Response: Both are false Feedback: Section 236 (B) of the NIRC, as amended provides An annual registration fee in the amount of Five hundred pesos (P500) for every separate or distinct establishment or place of business, including facility types where sales transactions occur, shall be paid upon registration and every year thereafter on or before the last day of January: Provided, however, That cooperatives, individuals earning purely compensation income, whether locally or abroad, and overseas workers are not liable to the registration fee herein imposed. Correct answer: Both are false Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 22 Train law provides that starting January 1, 2023, the filing and payment of VAT shall now be done on a quarterly basis, within 25 days following the close of each taxable quarter. Response: False Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 23 Nicanor won Php 5,000 in Philippine Lotto. The amount is? Response: Exempt from taxation Correct answer: Exempt from taxation Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 24 Nicanor, a resident Filipino citizen invested in PA-MINE CORPORATION, a foreign corporation. The corporation, which has sales in the United States amounting to Php 100M and another Php 200M in the Philippines declared dividends. The dividend income is derived from ____ and it is: Response: Within, Taxable Correct answer: Within, Taxable Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 25 The following are documents not subject to DST, except: Response: Certificates of the administration of oaths to any person as to the authenticity of any paper required to be filed in court by any person or party thereto, whether the proceedings be civil or criminal Feedback: Specific rule under Section 188 of the NIRC, as amended. https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 6/16 1/20/24, 5:27 PM *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 Correct answer: Certificates of Damage or otherwise and Certificate or document issued by any customs officers, marine surveyor, notary public and certificate required by law or by rules and regulations of a public office Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 26 Martin, a resident citizen, is an employee of AMC Corporation. He received the following from his employer in 2023: Basic monthly compensation P 75,000 13th month pay 75,000 Transportation allowance (P 5,000 per month) 60,000 Productivity incentive bonus 10,000 Christmas bonus 30,000 Uniform allowance 26,000 Actual medical allowance 10,000 Rice subsidy 36,000 Note: There is no labor organization in the company. Ergo, no Collective Bargaining Agreement. How much is the excess de minimis benefits? Response: a. P 57,000 Feedback: Solution: De minimis Excess de minimis Christmas bonus 5,000 25,000 Uniform allowance 6,000 20,000 Actual medical allowance 10,000 0 Rice subsidy 24,000 12,000 Total 45,000 57,000 Correct answer: a. P 57,000 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 27 Ms. Bonga, the manager of ABC Co. borrowed from the latter the amount of P280,000, deductible from his salaries at P 23,333,33 every end of the month . Since Ms. Bonga has an outstanding performance in the company, ABC Co. did not charged any interest to the loan. How much is the fringe benefit tax is? Response: P 9,036.15 Feedback: Principal loan fringe benefit interest Monetary Value Divided by GMV Multiply by Fringe benefit rate Fringe benefit tax P 280,000 12% 33,600 65% 51,692.31 35% P 18,092.31 Correct answer: P 18,092.31 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 28 https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 7/16 1/20/24, 5:27 PM *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 1st statement - A duly registered BMBE shall be exempt from income tax on income arising purely from its operations as such BMBE 2nd statement - Income tax exemption shall not apply to interest, including those from any currency bank deposit and yield or any other monetary benefit from deposit substitutes and from trust funds and similar arrangements Response: Both are true Correct answer: Both are true Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 29 ABC Corp. is a direct exporter. The input tax attributable to zero-rated sales were applied for refund. The Commissioner of Internal Revenue however denied the application due to technicality. The remedy of ABC Corp. is? Response: File an appeal with the Court of Appeals Correct answer: File a petition for review with the Court of Tax Appeals Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 30 ABC Corp. is a domestic corporation. It sold goods to XYZ Corp., a PEZA-registered export enterprise based in Cavite Economic Zone. ABC Corp. billed XYZ Corp. Php 1,000,000 upon delivery to XYZ Corp. XYZ Corp. paid Php 1,000,000. Subsequently, XYZ Corp. sold the goods to GHI Corp., a PEZA-registered export enterprise based Calamba, Laguna. The sale by XYZ Corp. is: Response: VAT-exempt Correct answer: Subject to 0% Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 31 Donation is a tax imposed on the gratuitous transfer of property between two or more persons who are living at the time of the transfer. It shall apply whether the transfer is in trust or otherwise, whether the gift is direct or indirect and whether the property is real or personal. Response: True Feedback: Definition of Donor’s tax Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 32 For income tax purposes, all kinds of partnerships are taxable as corporations. Response: False Feedback: General Professional Partnership is a pass thru entity and is exempt from income tax Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 33 The following information were given to you by Ms. Reyes, a prominent independent contractor who offers architectural and engineering services for the taxable year 2020: Total gross receipts from architectural designs P 1,250,000 Total gross receipts from engineering services 3,000,000 Total cost of services 2,150,000 https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 8/16 1/20/24, 5:27 PM *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 Total operating expenses 1,000,000 Assume the same facts except that Ms. Reyes opted to be taxed at 8% income tax regime, what is the proper BIR Form that Ms. Reyes will file with the BIR on or April 15, 2021? Response: BIR form 1701-A Feedback: The gross receipts exceeded P3M, hence, the taxpayer is not qualified for the optional 8% tax. Thus, the appropriate tax return is still BIR Form 1701. Correct answer: BIR form 1701 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 34 S1: The excise tax imposed on cosmetic procedures shall not apply to procedures necessary to ameliorate a deformity arising from or directly related to a congenital or developmental defect or abnormality. S2: Cases and treatments covered by the National Health Insurance Program shall not be subject to excise tax. S3: Non-invasive cosmetic procedure shall not be subject to excise tax. Response: Only S1 is false Feedback: Specific rule under RR-2-2019. Correct answer: All is true Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 35 ABC Corporation sold goods amounting to P 50,000 to XYZ Corporation. The latter paid thru the medium of bank transfer. The P 50,000 which is now credited to the bank account of ABC Corporation is an example of constructive income. Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 36 Minimum initial investment within ECOZONE Response: $250,000 Correct answer: $150,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 37 In general, Compensation income of Minimum Wage Earners (MWEs) who work in the private sector and being paid the Statutory Minimum Wage (SMW), as fixed by Regional Tripartite Wage and Productivity Board (RTWPB)/National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC), applicable to the place where he/she is assigned are exempted from the requirement of withholding tax on compensation Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 38 A system where income is not subject to final income tax are grouped together and after deducting allowable deductions, a single tax rate is used to determine the tax liabilities. For income tax subject to final income tax, different ax rates apply. Response: d. Progressive tax system Correct answer: c. Semi-global or Semi Schedular system Score: 0 out of 1 No https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 9/16 1/20/24, 5:27 PM *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 Question 39 The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Board is an attached agency of: Response: National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Correct answer: Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 40 Real properties owned by a real estate developer may be converted to capital assets even if the assets are abandoned after two (2) years. Response: True Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 41 ABC Corp. is a domestic corporation. It sold goods to XYZ Corp., a non-resident foreign corporation based in the United States of America. ABC Corp. billed XYZ Corp. Php 1 Million upon actual export. The sale is: Response: Subject to percentage tax Correct answer: Subject to 12% Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 42 ABC Bank collects charges from its Dollar Account depositors for any bank-related services. The charges are: Response: Subject to 1 percentage tax Correct answer: VAT-exempt Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 43 Nicanor is the owner of a restaurant in Manila. On May 02, 2023, he made payments amounting to P 56,000 (inclusive of vat) to Michael, Nicanor’s independent accountant, for the latter’s professional fee for rendering accounting and taxation services to Nicanor’s business. How much withholding tax, if any, will Wendel withhold to his payment to Michael, assuming Wendel is not classified by the BIR as top withholding agent? Response: a. P 2,500 Feedback: Solution: P 56,000/1.12 = P 50,000 x 10% = P 5,000 Regardless of whether or not Nicanor is a top withholding agent, RR-11-2018 provides that income payment of professional fees is subject to either 5% or 10% withholding tax. Since Michael is a VAT registered person, he is not qualified to avail the 5% ewt as it presumed that his gross receipts exceed the 3M VAT threshold. Correct answer: b. P 5,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 44 General renunciation by the surviving spouse of his/her share in the conjugal partnership or absolute community is subject to donor’s tax Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 45 https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 10/16 1/20/24, 5:27 PM *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 In 2022. ABC Corporation leased the whole first and second floors of Aleng Nenang’s building in Manila. On May 03, 2022, while preparing its first quarter Income Tax Return, ABC Corporation demanded from Aling Nena an official receipt for the whole amount it paid to her amounting to P 300,000 representing the corporation’s rent. Aling Nena without hesitation issued the requested official receipt. However, ABC Corporation did not withheld the necessary 5% expanded withholding tax. Assuming Aling Nena reported the said income and pays the tax due thereon and ABC Corporation pays the tax including the interest incident to the failure to withhold the tax and surcharges, if applicable, at the time of the audit/investigation or reinvestigation/reconsideration. How much Rent Expense will the claim as an allowable deduction? Response: b. P 315,000 Feedback: RR: 06-2018 provides that as general rule: An income payment which is otherwise deductible under the Code shall be allowed as a deduction from the payor's gross income only if it is shown that the income tax required to be withheld has been paid to the Bureau. As an exception, a deduction will also be allowed in the following cases where no withholding of tax was made: (A) The payee reported the income and pays the tax due thereon and the withholding agent pays the tax including the interest incident to the failure to withhold the tax. and surcharges, if applicable, at the time of the audit/investigation or reinvestigation/reconsideration. xxx. Correct answer: a. P 300,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 46 Statement 1: Persons subject to VAT are likewise subject to percentage tax. Statement 2: Persons exempted from VAT are likewise always exempted from other percentage tax. Response: Both of the statements are false. Correct answer: Both of the statements are false. Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 47 Nicanor, a resident citizen, owns a small grocery in Manila. The following information for the year 2023 are made available: 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Annual Gross sales 50,000 60,000 100,000 100,000 310,000 (From business) Cost of goods sold 15,000 18,000 30,000 30,000 93,000 Gross income 35,000 42,000 70,000 70,000 217,000 Business expenses 5,000 6,000 4,000 20,000 35,000 Assuming Nicanor has no other income and he opted 8% income tax rate on his first quarterly income tax return, how much total allowable deductions may Nicanor deduct from his gross sales in his first quarterly income tax return? Response: d. P 62,500 Feedback: Reason: RMC 50-2018, Q24: For filing quarterly ITR for individuals earning purely from practice of profession [and sole proprietorship] who opted for 8% income tax, how can the P 250,000 be deducted. Is it gross receipts for the quarter less P 62,500 (250k/4) equals taxable income? A24: There is no need to divide the amount of P 250,000 allowed as reduction into four quarters. The said amount was considered in the design of the revised quarterly income tax return (Form 1701Q) which reflect a cumulative quarterly computation. Correct answer: b. P 50,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 48 Mr. BUHIPA, a resident citizen, has a gross estate of P6,000,000, which was physically present at the time of his death. Prior to his death, he transferred the following properties: · A three-hectare agricultural land to Ms. Claire, youngest daughter of Mr. Chu, where the value at the time of transfer was P900,000. This property was acquired by Mr. Buhipa from the predecessor decedent, Mr. Chu, with the condition that should Mr. Buhipa transfer the property, it should be given to the youngest daughter of Mr. Chu. At the time of death, the fair market value of the property was P1,200,000. · A 400-square meter vacant commercial lot to Ms. Mylene valued at P1,200,000 at the time of transfer. The transfer imposed a condition that the transferor has power to revoke or amend the terms of the transfer. While still alive, the decedent did not exercise the power to revoke. The fair market value at the time of death was P1,500,000. · 15,000 shares of stocks, par P100 to Ms. Susan for a cash consideration of P1,800,000 when the market share was at P200 per share. The shares were issued https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 11/16 1/20/24, 5:27 PM *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 by a foreign corporation with 60% operation in the Philippines. At the time of death, the share were quoted in the stock market at P210. It was noted that this transfer is in contemplation of death. The value of the gross estate should be increased by: Response: P3,750,000 Correct answer: P2,850,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 49 For purposes of computing the tax due, identify which of the following is an allowable deduction of a PEZA export enterprise? Response: Salary, wages and labor expense Correct answer: Raw materials used in the manufacture of products Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 50 Preliminary Assessment Notice is not part of due process as it merely contains the proposed assessment, and the facts, law, rules, and regulations or jurisprudence on which the proposed assessment is based and not the assessment per se which the law requires to be issued (Final Assessment Notice) Response: True Feedback: Answer: F. Reason: PAN is part of due process. It gives both the taxpayer and the Commissioner of Internal Revenue the opportunity to settle the case at the earliest possible time without the need for the issuance of a FAN. (CIR v. Unioil Corporation, G.R. No. 204405, August 04, 2021, J. Hernando) Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 51 S1: Excise tax is an internal revenue tax that is levied on the sale of specific goods and services, such as alcohol, fuel and tobacco. S2: Specific tax refers to the excise tax which is based on selling price or other specified value of the goods/articles. Response: Only S1 is true Correct answer: Only S1 is true Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 52 Expanded Withholding Tax (EWT) is a type of creditable withholding tax. Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 53 Additional compensation such as commissions, honoraria, fringe benefits, benefits in excess of the allowable statutory amount of ₱90,000.00, taxable allowances, and other taxable income given to an MWE by the same employer other than those which are expressly exempt from income tax shall be subject to withholding tax using the withholding tax table. Response: True Feedback: Basis: RR-11-2018 Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 54 Nicanor is the owner of a restaurant in Manila. On May 02, 2023, he made payments amounting to P 56,000 (inclusive of vat) to Michael, Nicanor’s independent accountant, for the latter’s professional fee for rendering accounting and taxation services to Nicanor’s business. https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 12/16 1/20/24, 5:27 PM *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 How much withholding tax, if any, will Wendel withhold to his payment to Michael, assuming Wendel is classified by the BIR as top withholding agent? Response: b. P 5,000 Feedback: Solution: P 56,000/1.12 = P 50,000 x 10% = P 5,000 Regardless of whether or not Nicanor is a top withholding agent, RR-11-2018 provides that income payment of professional fees is subject to either 5% or 10% withholding tax. Since Michael is a VAT registered person, he is not qualified to avail the 5% ewt as it presumed that his gross receipts exceed the 3M VAT threshold. Correct answer: b. P 5,000 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 55 Members of the BlackPink, a popular band in Korea held a one-night concert in the Philippines and were paid Php 1 Million. Members of the BlackPink are: Response: NRANETB Correct answer: NRAETB Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 56 A person whose business is to keep automobile for hire or keep them stored for use or order Response: a. Common carriers Feedback: Note: Keepers of garage is the more specific definition. Correct answer: b. Keepers of garage Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 57 The CIR can reverse the ruling issued by his predecessor Response: False Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 58 If the method of deduction is itemized, the senior citizen (SC) discounts granted by the seller of qualified goods and services shall be treated as: Response: An ordinary and necessary expenses deductible from the gross income of the seller Correct answer: An ordinary and necessary expenses deductible from the gross income of the seller Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 59 No person will be imprisoned for non-payment of tax. Response: False Feedback: Non-payment of tax is punishable by law (tax evasion). Non-payment of POLL tax is not. Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 60 ABC Corp., a TWA, purchased goods from Nicanor Enterprises in the amount of Php 20,000. If the purchase is a single purchase and Nicanor Enterprises is not considered a regular supplier, ABC Corp. is not required to make the withholding. https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 13/16 1/20/24, 5:27 PM *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 Response: True Feedback: Purchase is over 10,000 hence withholding is required Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 61 Zesto Asia, a domestic corporation engaged in local and international operations has the following data for the year 2019 (use the old rate): Gross income from international operations Expenses from international operations P 30,000,000 24,000,000 Assume Zesto Asia is an international carrier (resident foreign corporation), the income tax due is? Response: P 750,000 Feedback: Gross income from international operation P 30,000,000 x 2.5% = P 750,000 Correct answer: P 750,000 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 62 S1: Excise tax is a tax on the production, sale, or consumption of a commodity in a country. S2: Ad Valorem Tax – refers to the excise tax which is based on selling price or other specified value of the goods/articles. S3: In general, the time of payment of excise tax on domestic products is after removal from the place of production. Response: Only S3 is false Feedback: S3: In general, the time of payment of excise tax on domestic products is after removal from the place of production. Correct answer: Only S3 is false Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 63 PRTC INC., a corporation engaged in business in the Philippines and abroad has the following data (apply the old rate): Gross Income, Philippines P 975,000 Expenses, Philippines 750.000 Gross Income, Thailand 770,000 Expenses, Thailand 630,000 Interest on bank deposit 25,000 How much in the income tax due if PRTC INC., assuming it is a non- resident foreign corporation? Response: P 292,500 Feedback: NRFC https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 14/16 1/20/24, 5:27 PM *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 Gross Income, Philippines P975,000 Expenses, Philippines Gross Income, Malaysia Expenses, Malaysia Interest on bank deposit Taxable income 25,000 P 1,000,000 Tax Rate 30% Tax Due 300,000 Correct answer: P 300,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 64 Nicanor, a non-resident Filipino citizen borrowed money from Inday, an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW/OCW). The interest income is derived from ____ and it is: Response: Without, Exempt Correct answer: Without, Exempt Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 65 Nicanor is engaged in retail business. He received a deficiency tax assessment from the BIR containing only the computation of the deficiency tax and the penalties, without any explanation of the factual and legal bases for the assessment. Is the assessment valid? Response: c The assessment is valid but Nicanor can still contest it. Correct answer: b The assessment is invalid; the law requires a statement of the facts and the law upon which the assessment is based. Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 66 The following items comprised the gross estate of Mr. McHeart, a non resident alien decedent: House and lot located in Australia, P 6,000,000 Sedan car located in the Philippines, 1,800,000 3 door apartment in Australia, 5,000,000 Shares of stock of SMC Corp., Philippines, 4,000,000 Shares of stock of foreign corporation with business situs in the Philippines, 2,000,000 Franchise exercisable in Australia, 1,000,000 How much is the gross estate to be reported by Mr.McHeart? Response: P 3,800,000 Correct answer: P 7,800,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 67 The Notice of Informal Conference has been changed to Notice of Discrepancy. To make this rule effective, the DOR upon recommendation of the CIR must issue Response: Revenue Memorandum Orders https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 15/16 1/20/24, 5:27 PM *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 Correct answer: Revenue Regulations Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 68 If a professional is both a CPA and a Doctor, he has to pay two professional taxes Response: False Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 69 The following are non-fiscal incentives of a BOI registered enterprise, except: S1. Foreign nationals may be employed in supervisory, technical or advisory positions within five (5) years from a project’s registration S2. Income tax holiday for a number of years depending on whether the status of the registrant is a pioneer or non-pioneer S3. Registered export-oriented enterprise shall have access to the utilization of the bonded warehousing system in all areas. S4. Simplification of customs procedures for the importation of equipment, spare parts, raw materials, and supplies and exports of processed products of registered enterprises in the operations of their bonded warehouses. S5. There shall be no restrictions on the use of consigned equipment provided a re-export bond is posted. Response: S4 Correct answer: S2 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 70 Interest income of Nicanor from peso bank deposit in ABC Bank is Php 10,000. The net cash which Nicanor can withdraw with respect to the deposit is Response: 7,500 Correct answer: 8,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 16/16 1/20/24, 12:21 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Home *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination Diagnostic Examination Taxation (TAX) Submissions Here are your latest answers: Question 1 The following information were given to you by Ms. Reyes, a prominent independent contractor who offers architectural and engineering services for the taxable year 2020: Total gross receipts from architectural designs P 1,250,000 Total gross receipts from engineering services 3,000,000 Total cost of services 2,150,000 Total operating expenses 1,000,000 Based on the foregoing information, how much is Ms. Reyes’ taxable income? Response: P 1,100,000 Feedback: Solution: Total gross receipts P 4,250,000 Less: Cost of services 2,150,000 Gross income 2,100,000 Less Opex 1,000,000 Taxable income 1,100,000 Correct answer: P 1,100,000 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 2 Lotto winnings are required to be reported by the winner in their annual ITR Response: False Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 3 The Commissioner or his authorized representative cannot force a taxpayer to produce his records especially during pandemic. https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 1/16 1/20/24, 12:21 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Response: False Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 4 Nicanor is a government employee. The government agency/employer provides 20 vacation leave credits and 10 sick leave credits which can be monetized at the option of the employee. The monetization of the excess 10 days vacation leave credits is: Response: Taxable Correct answer: Exempt Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 5 Constructive receipt occurs when the money consideration or its equivalent is placed at the control of the person who rendered he services without restrictions by the payor. Response: False Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 6 Nicanor deposited money in Banko De Kano, a commercial bank established under the laws of the United States of America. The money earns interest income. Such interest income needed to be reported in the Income tax return as it is an ordinary income. Response: False Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 7 One Piece Corporation was identified as a top withholding agent by the BIR. One day, the marketing department, headed by Nicanor, requested the company to treat all of its staff, Kenny Rogers meal amounting to Php 9,000 because in May 2023, the company sales increased to 5% due to the efforts of the department, and the employees are working a minimum of 15-hours a day. The company granted the request. The transaction is not required to withhold expanded withholding tax of 2%. Response: False Feedback: The income is not one of those income subject to final tax Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 8 Due to excessive earnings, the Company declared property dividends where the Board of Directors, in a resolution, resolved to distribute Php 100,000.00 worth of facemasks to the stockholders of record which they can use against Covid-19. The distribution is: Response: VAT-exempt as it is used against Covid-19 Correct answer: A constructive sale subject to 12% VAT Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 9 The imposition of tax by the legislature is called: Response: levy Correct answer: levy https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 2/16 1/20/24, 12:21 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 10 If no documents are available for the audit and the BIR has completed all the legal remedies to compel the taxpayer to produce documents, the BIR: Response: May issue an assessment against the taxpayer Correct answer: May issue an assessment against the taxpayer Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 11 Mr. Barrera, a decedent was married at the time of his death and under the system of absolute community of property Among the properties in the gross estate were: Land, inherited before the marriage, fair market value P 5,000,000 Family home built by the spouses on the inherited land 8,000,000 How much is the allowed family home deduction based on the foregoing facts? Response: c. P 10,000,000 Feedback: ANS: P 6,500,000 (lower of Actual FMV V. P 10,000,000 threshold) Solution Land brought into marriage (Absolute Community Property) (5M/2) P 2,500,000 Family home built by spouses (Absolute Community Property) (8M/2) 4,000,000 Total Allowable Family home deduction 6,500,000 Correct answer: b. P 6,500,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 12 A domestic corporation made available the following financial information covering TY 2021: Statement of Financial Position Statement of Comprehensive Income Assets: Gross receipts 15,000,000 Current 20,000,000 Cost of service 5,000,000 Non-current (land/bldg) 10,000,000 Gross profit 10,000,000 Liabilities 5,000,000 Expenses 5,000,000 Stockholders’ Equity 25,000,000 Net income 5,000,000 Based on the foregoing, the proper corporate income tax rate that is applicable is: Response: a. 20% Feedback: Reason: Total assets excluding the land did not exceed P 100,000,000 and the Net income did not exceed the P 5,000,000 Correct answer: a. 20% Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 13 Corporation exempt from income tax are not subject to income tax on income received which are incidental or necessarily connected with the purposes for which they were organized and operating. Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 14 The following are documents not subject to DST, except: Response: Policies of insurance or annuities made or granted by a fraternal or beneficiary society, order, association, or cooperative company, operated on the lodge system or local cooperation plan and organized and conducted solely by the members thereof for the exclusive benefit of each member and not for profit https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 3/16 1/20/24, 12:21 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Feedback: Specific rule under Section 188 of the NIRC, as amended. Correct answer: Certificates of Damage or otherwise and Certificate or document issued by any customs officers, marine surveyor, notary public and certificate required by law or by rules and regulations of a public office Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 15 There is no taxable income until there is a separation from capital of something of exchangeable value, thereby supplying the realization or transmutation which would result in the receipt of income. The foregoing is based on what test in determining income? Response: d. All events test Correct answer: a. Realization/Severance Test Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 16 Mr. Patty made a revocable transfer of his stock investment on July 4, 2018 in favor of his brother, Metro. Patty died on December 2, 2018. The stocks had the following values: July 4, 2018 P 1,200,000 August 20, 2018 1,100,000 December 15, 2018 1,600,000 Assuming Patty did not revoke the property until the date of his death, what is the amount subject to transfer tax and the type of transfer tax to apply? Response: P 1,100,000.00; estate tax Correct answer: P 1,600,000.00; estate tax Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 17 Deductions partake the nature of an exemption. Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 18 Basel Manadil (a.k.a. The Hungry Syrian Wanderer) is a Syrian vlogger based in the Philippines. For taxation purposes, he is classified as? Response: RA Correct answer: RA Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 19 The CIR is bound to follow a previously issued ruling by his predecessor Response: True Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 20 https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 4/16 1/20/24, 12:21 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - ECOZONE Service Enterprise is a business entity or concern within the ECOZONE whose income derived within the ECOZONE shall be subject to taxes under the National Internal Revenue Code. Response: False Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 21 Martin, a resident citizen, is an employee of AMC Corporation. He received the following from his employer in 2023: Basic monthly compensation P 75,000 13th month pay 75,000 Transportation allowance (P 5,000 per month) 60,000 Productivity incentive bonus 10,000 Christmas bonus 30,000 Uniform allowance 26,000 Actual medical allowance 10,000 Rice subsidy 36,000 Note: There is no labor organization in the company. Ergo, no Collective Bargaining Agreement. How much is the total taxable compensation of Martin for the year 2023? Response: a. P 1,012,000 Feedback: Solution: De minimis Excess de minimis Christmas bonus 5,000 25,000 Uniform allowance 6,000 20,000 Actual medical allowance 10,000 0 Rice subsidy 24,000 12,000 Total 45,000 57,000 Excess de minmis 57,000 13th month pay 75,000 Productivity incentive pay 10,000 Total 13th month pay and other benefits 142,000 Exempt 13th month pay and other benefits 90,000 Taxable 13th month pay and other benefits 52,000 Basic compensation (P 75k x 12) P 900,000 Transportation allowance (P 5,000 per month) 60,000 Total taxable compensation 1,012,000 Note: 1. If Company has no CBA but nonetheless provided productivity incentive bonus, the amount given can be reported under the 13th month pay and other benefits 2. Fixed allowances shall be treated as part regular compensation, part of taxable compensation Correct answer: a. P 1,012,000 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 22 Ordinary loss can be deducted from any gross income. Response: False Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 23 PRTC INC., a corporation engaged in business in the Philippines and abroad has the following data (apply the old rate): Gross Income, Philippines P 975,000 Expenses, Philippines 750.000 Gross Income, Thailand 770,000 https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 5/16 1/20/24, 12:21 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Expenses, Thailand Interest on bank deposit 630,000 25,000 How much in the income tax due of PRTC INC., assuming it is a resident foreign corporation? Response: P67,500 Feedback: RFC Gross Income, Philippines P975,000 Expenses, Philippines (750,000) Gross Income, Malaysia Expenses, Malaysia Interest on bank deposit Taxable income 225,000 Tax Rate 30% Tax Due 67,500 Correct answer: P67,500 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 24 ABC Corp. filed a case against XYZ Corp. and engaged OKRA Law Offices, the biggest law firm in the country, agreeing to pay Php 5 Million. OKRA Law sent Atty. Nicanor, one of its partners, to represent the Company and the Firm in litigation. The EWT required to be withheld is? Response: 0 Feedback: OKRA Law is a general professional partnership that is exempt from income tax, hence, professional fee is not subject to withholding Correct answer: 0 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 25 Nicanor is registered as a non-VAT taxpayer engaged in on-line selling. He opted for 8% income taxation when he filed his 1st quarterly income tax return. His “pa-mine” business made him earn a gross amount of Php 5 million. Statement: Nicanor can still partly avail 8% on his income and partly graduated tax rate on the excess of the Php 3 million. Response: True Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 26 S1: The excise tax imposed on cosmetic procedures shall not apply to procedures necessary to ameliorate a deformity arising from or directly related to a congenital or developmental defect or abnormality. S2: Cases and treatments covered by the National Health Insurance Program shall not be subject to excise tax. S3: Non-invasive cosmetic procedure shall not be subject to excise tax. https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 6/16 1/20/24, 12:21 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Response: Only S2 is false Feedback: Specific rule under RR-2-2019. Correct answer: All is true Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 27 It is a written notice informing a taxpayer that the findings of the audit conducted on his books of accounts and accounting records indicate that additional taxes or deficiency assessments may have to be paid. Response: Final Assessment Notice (FAN) Correct answer: Notice of Discrepancy (NOD) Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 28 In November 25, 2021, Nicanor, one of the board of directors of ABC Corporation, will not be able to attend the company’s election of new auditor. But instead, he executes a proxy letter appointing Inday to represent his vote in the election. How much is the documentary stamp tax due as a result of the execution of the proxy? Response: P 1,000 Feedback: Specific rule RR 04-2018 Correct answer: P 30 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 29 Piyu Corporation, a domestic corporation, owns twenty (20%) of the outstanding share of NTZ Corporation, a non-resident foreign corporation (NRFC) since August 15, 2015. On June 30, 2021, it received dividends amounting to P 1,000,000 from the said NRFC. The said dividend has not been used until January 13, 2023, to which in the said year, the income is reinvested in the business operation of Piyu Corporation. The dividend income shall be declared as income for the taxable year 2021. Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 30 ABC Bank collects charges from its Dollar Account depositors for any bank-related services. The charges are: Response: VAT-exempt Correct answer: VAT-exempt Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 31 The taxable base in computing the Output VAT of a dealer in securities is based on Gross receipts (gross selling price less cost of securities) Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 32 Sale of "Cheeks to Go" a roasted chicken is: Response: Subject to 12% Correct answer: VAT-exempt https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 7/16 1/20/24, 12:21 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 33 Real properties owned by a real estate developer may be converted to capital assets even if the assets are abandoned after two (2) years. Response: True Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 34 Any taxpayer can use either calendar or fiscal year provided that it is consistently applied in accordance with the Accounting standards and that change in accounting period can only be made upon prior approval by the Commissioner or his authorized representative. Response: True Feedback: Individual taxpayers can use only calendar year period Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 35 Generally, the BIR can collect the taxes due from the taxpayer in how many _____ years? Response: 10 Correct answer: 5 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 36 ____ are selected areas with highly developed or which have the potential to be developed into agri-industrial, industrial, tourist, recreational, commercial, banking, investment and financial centers whose metes and bounds are fixed or delimited by Presidential Proclamations. An ECOZONE may contain any or all of the following: industrial estates (IEs), export processing zones (EPZ), free trade zones and tourist / recreational centers. Response: ECOZONES or Special Economic Zones Correct answer: ECOZONES or Special Economic Zones Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 37 Martin, a resident citizen, is an employee of AMC Corporation. He received the following from his employer in 2023: Basic monthly compensation P 75,000 13th month pay 75,000 Transportation allowance (P 5,000 per month) 60,000 Productivity incentive bonus 10,000 Christmas bonus 30,000 Uniform allowance 26,000 Actual medical allowance 10,000 Rice subsidy 36,000 Note: There is no labor organization in the company. Ergo, no Collective Bargaining Agreement. How much is the excess de minimis benefits? Response: c. P 52,000 Feedback: Solution: De minimis Excess de minimis Christmas bonus 5,000 25,000 Uniform allowance 6,000 20,000 Actual medical allowance 10,000 0 Rice subsidy 24,000 12,000 Total 45,000 57,000 Correct answer: a. P 57,000 https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 8/16 1/20/24, 12:21 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 38 The output VAT on goods or properties sold may be imposed even in the absence of actual sale Response: True Feedback: Reason: In case of deemed sale, VAT may be imposed even in the absence of actual sale. Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 39 Facts: Nicanor and Inday, husband and wife, donated a communal parcel of land located in Manila to their son, Junior who was getting married within 7 months after the date of donation. Below are the details about the fair market value of the parcel of land: Fair market value at the time of donation P 5,000,000 Fair market value at the time of marriage P 5,500,000 Additional information: • The property is subject to mortgage amounting to P 1,000,0000 which was assumed by Junior How much is the taxable net gift of Nicanor? Response: a. P 1,750,000 Feedback: Solution: Gross gift (P5Million/2) P 2,500,000 Less: Mortgage assumed 500,000 ( P 1,000,000) Net gift 2,000,000 Less: Exempt gift 250,000 Taxable net gift 1,750,000 Correct answer: a. P 1,750,000 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 40 President Dowterte alleged that Senator Dequatro did not pay her taxes. He instructed the Secretary of Justice to file tax evasion charges against the Senator. The DOJ Secretary may file the case under the circumstances. Response: False Feedback: Commissioner has to approve Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 41 Ningning, married to Dodong, died during the current taxable year leaving the following properties: · Two door commercial building inherited from her father 10 years before marriage valued at P4,000,000 at the time of death. · Seven-hectare agricultural land planted with coconut and other high-value crops donated by her mother during marriage with a fair market value of P2,000,000 at the time of death. · House and lot acquired during marriage with a fair market value of P5,000,000 at the time of death. · Three-door apartment owned by Ningning before marriage with a current value of P5,000,000. Ningning has a child from her ex-boyfriend before she got married with Dodong. · Four-hectare fishpond owned by Dodong before marriage valued at P4,500,000 at the time of death. · Cash of P6,000,000 representing income from various properties that cannot be identified to which properties it pertains. · Fruits earned from the following properties: PROPERTY BEFORE MARRIAGE AFTER MARRIAGE Commercial Building P 1,600,000 Agricultural land P 1,500,000 Apartment P 2,000,000 Fishpond https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 P 500,000 P 1,000,000 9/16 1/20/24, 12:21 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - How much is the total gross estate if they got married on August 3, 1988? Response: P 35,500,000 Correct answer: P 33,100,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 42 Interest income of Nicanor from dollar bank deposit in ABC Bank is Php 10,000. The final tax required to be withheld is? Response: 1,500 Correct answer: 1,500 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 43 Many is an operator of cockpit arena in Batangas. He also operates a restaurant and a convenience store inside the cockpit. Data for particular quarter follow: Gross receipts: Cockpit operations P 5,000,000 Restaurant operations 300,000 Convenience store operations 125,000 The amusement tax due of Many Is: Response: P 750,000 Feedback: Gross receipts: Cockpit operations P 5,000,000 Restaurant operations 300,000 Convenience store operations 125,000 Total OPT rate Amusement tax 5,425,000 18% P 976,500 Correct answer: P 976,500 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 44 The Income Statement of ABC Corp., a Top Withholding Agent (TWA) disclosed the following: Gross Sales - Php 5,000,000 https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 10/16 1/20/24, 12:21 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Less: Cost of Sales: Merchandise Inventory (beg) - 1,000,000 Add: Purchases of inventories - 2,000,000 Available for Sale - 3,000,000 Merchandise Inventory (end) - 500,000 Cost of sales - 2,500,000 Gross Profit - 2,500,000 Administrative and Operating expenses: Salaries and wages - 500,000 Professional fees (GPP) – 100,000 Professional fees (made to small time practitioners-STP) – 100,000 Rent – 100,000 Janitorial expenses (agency fee is 50,000) - 300,000 Security expenses (agency fee is 50,000) - 300,000 Utility expense (electricity) - 100,000 Net Income 1,000,000 Compute the EWT on security service: Response: 6,000 Feedback: Correct answer: 1,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 45 The following information appeared in the 2022 BIR Form 2316 (Certificate of Compensation Payment/Tax Withheld) of Nicanor, a purely compensation income earner: Gross compensation income Php 400,000.00 13th month pay and other benefits 40,000.00 SSS 10,000.00 Philhealth contributions 10,000.00 Pagibig contributions 10,000.00 Union dues 10,000.00 Commission 50,000.00 Amount of taxes withheld (by the employer) 30,000.00 The total non-taxable portion to be deducted from gross compensation income of Nicanor is: Response: a. Php 80,000 Feedback: Solution: 13th month pay and other benefits 40,000.00 SSS 10,000.00 Philhealth contributions 10,000.00 Pagibig contributions 10,000.00 Union dues 10,000.00 TOTAL 80,000.00 Correct answer: a. Php 80,000 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 46 Inday, an employee of Beshie Corp., is receiving daily compensation in the amount of P2,500, net of mandatory contributions. Determine the total daily withholding tax on compensation for the year 2022. Response: c. P 320.56 Feedback: Solution: Total taxable compensation ₱ 2,500.00 Less: Compensation Range (Minimum) 2,192.00 Excess ₱ 308.00 Withholding tax shall be computed as follows: Predetermined Tax on ₱2,192.00 ₱ 356.16 Add: Tax on the excess (₱308.00 x 30%) 92.40 Total daily withholding tax ₱ 448.56 Correct answer: a. P 448.56 https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 11/16 1/20/24, 12:21 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 47 S1: Hybrid electric vehicles shall refer to a motor vehicle powered by fuel energy, with or without provision for off vehicle charging in combination with gasoline, diesel, or any other power. S2: Hybrid electric vehicle must be able to propel itself from as stationary condition using solely electric motor. Response: Only S1 is false Feedback: S1: Hybrid electric vehicles shall refer to a motor vehicle powered by electric energy, with or without provision for off vehicle charging in combination with gasoline, diesel, or any other power. RR-5-2018 Correct answer: Only S1 is false Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 48 Charlita gave the following donations: 05/10/2020 To legitimate son on account of marriage on 8/15/20 with P100,000 mortgage assumed by the donee 08/15/2020 To his legitimate daughter on account of marriage on 8/15/2020 10/20/2020 Lot donated to the National Government to be used for public purpose 11/15/2020 To his brother on account of marriage on 11/15/2020 P300,000 8,000 100,000 5,000 How much is the total exemption and deductions from the total gross gift? Response: P 118,000 Correct answer: P 100,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 49 Statement 1: PAL Co., a domestic common carrier by air is subject to VAT on its gross receipts from its transport of passengers, goods, or cargoes from one place in the Philippines to another place in the Philippines. Statement 2: : PAL Co., a domestic common carrier by air is subject to either 0% VAT, VAT exempt, or 3% common carrier’s tax depending on whether or not it is a VAT registered. Response: Only the second statement is true. Correct answer: Only the first statement is true. Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 50 Nicanor, an employee of ABC Corp., is receiving regular monthly compensation in the amount of P 165,000 net of mandatory contributions, with supplementary compensation in the amount of P 5,000 for the month. Determine the total monthly WTC for the year 2022. Response: d. P 41,833.23 Feedback: Solution: Total taxable P 165,000 Less Compensation range (4th bracket) 66,667 Excess 98,333 Add: supplementary compensation 5,000 Total 103,333 Using 4th bracket Predetermined tax on P 66,667 P 10,833.33 Add: Tax on excess (P103,333 x 30%) 30,999.90 Total monthly WTC 41,833.23 Correct answer: d. P 41,833.23 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 12/16 1/20/24, 12:21 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Question 51 Banko De Pera invested stocks on ABC Corporation. In 2023, ABC Corporation declared dividends and Banko De Pera received P 100,000 as its share in the dividends. Banko De Pera is liable to 7% Gross Receipts Tax. Response: True Feedback: Basis: Section 121, NIRC. It should be 0% Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 52 Nicanor sold his land worth P 5,000,000 to Inday. Assuming Nicanor is not engaged in the business of real estate but the land he sold is used in his business, the sale of land is subject to capital gains tax. Response: True Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 53 Sarah G, a Filipina singer/actress held a one-night concert in Canada. She was paid Php 1 Million ($20,000). Tax withheld and paid is Php 300,000.00 ($6,000). Sarah G is: Response: RC Correct answer: RC Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 54 Ningning, married to Dodong, died during the current taxable year leaving the following properties: · Two door commercial building inherited from her father 10 years before marriage valued at P4,000,000 at the time of death. · Seven-hectare agricultural land planted with coconut and other high-value crops donated by her mother during marriage with a fair market value of P2,000,000 at the time of death. · House and lot acquired during marriage with a fair market value of P5,000,000 at the time of death. · Three-door apartment owned by Ningning before marriage with a current value of P5,000,000. Ningning has a child from her ex-boyfriend before she got married with Dodong. · Four-hectare fishpond owned by Dodong before marriage valued at P4,500,000 at the time of death. · Cash of P6,000,000 representing income from various properties that cannot be identified to which properties it pertains. · Fruits earned from the following properties: PROPERTY BEFORE MARRIAGE AFTER MARRIAGE Commercial Building P 1,600,000 Agricultural land P 1,500,000 Apartment P 2,000,000 Fishpond P 500,000 P 1,000,000 How much is the conjugal/communal property if they got married on August 2, 1988? Response: P 17,000,000 Correct answer: P 17,100,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 55 Proceeds of insurance taken by a corporation on the life of an executive to indemnify the latter’s beneficiaries against loss in case of his death. https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 13/16 1/20/24, 12:21 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - The premiums paid by the corporation is deductible expense of the corporation. Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 56 1: Meralco issued a Billing Statement (BS) to ABC Corporation amounting to P 65,000, inclusive of P 6,600 input vat. In its filing of its 2550M VAT Return, ABC Corporation can claim the input VAT of P 6,600 as evidenced by the BS issued by Meralco. S2: Maynilad issued a Billing Statement (BS) to ABC Corporation amounting to P 65,000, inclusive of P 6,600 input vat. In its filing of its 2550M VAT Return, ABC Corporation cannot claim the input VAT of P 6,600 as evidenced by the BS issued by Maynilad. Response: Both are true Feedback: Input VAT can only be claimed on the basis of either Sales Invoices or Official Receipts. Correct answer: Only S2 is true Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 57 Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) grants all of its employees 20 days’ sick leave for the whole year 2023. Such sick leave may be converted into cash before the end of the year. Jack, one of BIR's rank-and-file employees, who is earning a rate of P 600 per day, monetized his unused sick leave of P 6,600 at the end of the year. The whole amount of P 6,600 monetized unused vacation is partly treated taxable compensation and partly exempt from income tax. Response: False Feedback: Reason: Monetized unused vacation and sick leave of a government employee is exempted from income tax as they are de minimis benefits. Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 58 Koya Sotto, a young and promising Filipino basketball player was invited to play professionally in the United States. He was paid $1 Million. His income is derived from ____ and it is: Response: Within, Taxable Correct answer: Without, Exempt Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 59 No person will be imprisoned for non-payment of tax. Response: True Feedback: Non-payment of tax is punishable by law (tax evasion). Non-payment of POLL tax is not. Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 60 Which of the following article shall be subject to specific excise tax? Response: Excise tax on automobiles Correct answer: Excise tax on sweetened beverages Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 61 Installment payment of income tax is allowed regardless of amount. Response: False https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 14/16 1/20/24, 12:21 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 62 It refers to a business entity or concern duly registered with and / or licensed by the PEZA to develop, operate and maintain an ECOZONE or any or all of the component IE, EPZ, Free Trade Zone or Tourist / Recreational Center and the required infrastructure facilities and utilities such as light and power system, water supply and distribution system, sewerage and drainage system, pollution control devices, communication facilities, paved road network, administration building and other facilities as may be required by the PEZA. The term shall include the PEZA and / or the Local Government Unit when by the themselves or in joint venture with a qualified private entity, shall act as the Developer / Operator of the ECOZONES. As such, they shall be entitled to the same incentives under Rule XIV of these Rules in accordance with the pertinent provisions of the Act and the Code. Response: Developer or Operator Correct answer: Developer or Operator Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 63 The CTA may sit Response: En banc and in two divisions Correct answer: En banc or in divisions Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 64 Nicanor invested in ABC Corp. buying unlisted shares of stocks in the amount of Php 1 Million. He sold the same for Php 1.2 Million. The Php 200,000 is: Response: Passive income subject to final tax Correct answer: Capital gains subject to capital gains tax Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 65 Which of the following is not included in the definition of a corporation under the CREATE law? Response: None of the above Correct answer: None of the above Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 66 Necessary step before going to the CTA en banc: Response: File motion for reconsideration and new trial with the En banc Correct answer: File motion for reconsideration or new trial with the Division Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 67 Nusseir Yassin is a popular Palestinian-Israeli blogger using the page “Daily Nas”. Under Philippine taxation, he is classified as? Response: NRAETB Correct answer: NRANETB Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 68 Guidant Resources Corporation, a corporation registered in Norway, has a 50 MW electric power plant in San Jose, Batangas. Aside from Guidant's income from its power plant, which among the following is considered as part of its income from sources within the Philippines? https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 15/16 1/20/24, 12:21 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Response: b. Interests earned on its dollar deposits in a Philippine bank under the Expanded Foreign Currency Deposit System. Correct answer: a. Gains from the sale to an Ilocos Norte power plant of generators bought from the United States. Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 69 ABC PTE Ltd. is an eco-zone developer / operator and facility enterprise. It is subject to 5% gross income taxation. Which of the following is NOT an allowable deduction in computing its tax? Response: Rent and utility charges for buildings and capital equipment Correct answer: Salaries of product supervisor Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 70 Wendel, a resident citizen, is an owner of a sticker printing service in Manila. On January 5, 2023, he purchased goods amounting to P 56,000 (inclusive of vat) to Papel Corporation. How much withholding tax, if any, will Wendel withhold to his payment to Papel Corporation, assuming Wendel is classified by the BIR as top withholding agent? Response: b. P 500 Feedback: Solution: P 56,000/1.12 = P 50,000 x 1% = P 500 RR -11-2018 provides that a top withholding agent, as a rule, is required to withhold 1% on his/her/its payment for purchases of goods. Correct answer: b. P 500 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 16/16 1/20/24, 12:24 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Home *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination Diagnostic Examination Taxation (TAX) Submissions Here are your latest answers: Question 1 In her desire to improve her body shape, Ms. Lumba decided to undergo liposuction procedure. She sought the services of Dr. P, an individual practitioner operating a clinic inside a hospital. The Hospital bills Ms. Lumba other fees (for the use of operating room., etc.) in the amount of P 20,000, in addition to the fees charged by Doctor P of P 50,000 (inclusive of 12% VAT, excluding excise) for the services performed. How much excise tax will the hospital remit to the BIR? Response: P 6,232.14 Feedback: Billings by hospital (VAT Exempt) Excise tax rate for invasive procedures P20,000 5% Excise tax payable for hospital Doctor’s Fee (P50,000/1.12) Excise tax rate for invasive procedures Excise tax payable for Doctor Total excise tax P1,000 P44,642.86 5% 2,232.14 P3,232.14 Correct answer: P 3,232.14 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 2 :On July 16, 2018, Nicanor executed a deed of donation in favor of inday (Nicanor’s girlfriend), wherein he will donate his house and lot to the latter. Being a stranger, the proper donor’s tax rate that Nicanor will have to pay is 30% of the net gift. Response: False Feedback: Answer is False. Train Law is the law in force at the time of completion of gift Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 3 XYZ Corporation, a newly organized corporation in the Philippines, issued on November 07, 2021 10,000(par value @ P 50.00 per share) shares of stocks to one of its incorporators, Mr. Nicanor for P 800,000. How much is the documentary stamp tax due? Response: P6,000 Feedback: https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 1/17 1/20/24, 12:24 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Par value of shares (10,000 x 50) Divided by Total Multiply by DST due P 500,000 200 2,500 2 5,000 Correct answer: P5,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 4 The following information appeared in the 2022 BIR Form 2316 (Certificate of Compensation Payment/Tax Withheld) of Nicanor, a purely compensation income earner: Gross compensation income Php 400,000.00 13th month pay and other benefits 40,000.00 SSS 10,000.00 Philhealth contributions 10,000.00 Pagibig contributions 10,000.00 Union dues 10,000.00 Commission 50,000.00 Amount of taxes withheld (by the employer) 30,000.00 The net taxable compensation income to be used in computing the tax is: Response: c. Php 450,000 Feedback: Solution: Gross compensation income 400,000.00 Less: 13th month pay and other benefits 40,000.00 SSS 10,000.00 Philhealth contributions 10,000.00 Pagibig contributions 10,000.00 Union dues 10,000.00 80,000.00 Net taxable compensation income 320,000.00 Correct answer: a. Php 320,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 5 A person whose business is to keep automobile for hire or keep them stored for use or order Response: a. Common carriers Feedback: Note: Keepers of garage is the more specific definition. Correct answer: b. Keepers of garage Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 6 In 2020, Nicanor inherited 1,000 ABC Corp.'s shares of stocks par value 100 from his late father who bought the shares in 2015. The stocks are valued at the time of inheritance Php 1 Million. Currently, the book value is appraised at Php 3 Million. He sold the shares of stocks for Php 2 Million. The capital gains tax is? Response: 285,000 Feedback: Correct answer: 150,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 2/17 1/20/24, 12:24 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Question 7 Nicanor has placed a bet in the illegal on-line "talpakan", a cockfighting event. He won Php 100,000. The amount is Response: exempt from taxation Correct answer: an ordinary or active or item of gross income Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 8 Federico, a Filipino citizen, migrated to the United States some six years ago and got a permanent resident status or green card. He should pay his Philippine income taxes on Response: c. the gains derived from the sale in the New York Stock Exchange of shares of stock in PLDT, a Philippine corporation. Correct answer: c. the gains derived from the sale in the New York Stock Exchange of shares of stock in PLDT, a Philippine corporation. Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 9 ABC Corporation, a resident foreign corporation sold its real property classified as capital asset, which is located in Makati, to XYZ Corporation. The sale of property is subject to regular income tax. Response: True Feedback: T. Real property located in the Philippines, regardless of classification, sold by a resident foreign corporation shall be subject to ordinary income tax. Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 10 Facts: Nicanor and Inday, husband and wife, donated a communal parcel of land located in Manila to their son, Junior who was getting married within 7 months after the date of donation. Below are the details about the fair market value of the parcel of land: Fair market value at the time of donation P 5,000,000 Fair market value at the time of marriage P 5,500,000 Additional information: • The property is subject to mortgage amounting to P 1,000,0000 which was assumed by Junior How much is the gross gift of Nicanor? Response: a. P 5,000,000 Feedback: ANS: P 2,500,000 Solution: Gross gift (fair market value at the time of donation = P 5Million/2 = P 2,500,000 Correct answer: d. Some other answer Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 11 Manuel, an accounting clerk of JMC Marketing Corp., received P 5,000 fringe benefits from the company. The fringe benefits received by Manuel is subject to fringe benefits tax. Response: False Feedback: fringe benefits received by a rank-and-file employee is treated as an additional compensation subject to withholding tax on compensation. Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 12 The CTA, as one of the Courts comprising the Philippine Judiciary, is under the supervision of: https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 3/17 1/20/24, 12:24 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Response: The Supreme Court Correct answer: The Supreme Court Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 13 Nicanor is an owner of a stock dealer. During the covid-19 pandemic, because of the government’s imposition of lockdown, he suffered losses. During the same year, he decided to close his business. Thus, he sold some of his stocks to Kathy, his friend, for P 3,000,000. At the time of sale, the fair market value of the stocks is P 4,000,000. The stocks were purchased by Nicanor 3 years ago at a cost of P 2,000,000. Based on the foregoing facts, what is the tax implication of selling the stocks? (choose the best answer) Response: a. The insufficient consideration is subject donor’s tax Feedback: Reason: Ordinary asset of stocks is not covered by section 100 of the tax code as it is a sale in an arm’s length of transaction. Correct answer: a. The insufficient consideration is subject donor’s tax Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 14 Nicanor is the owner of grocery store in Manila. On October 05, 2023, he made rent payments amounting to P 112,000 (inclusive of vat) to Aling Marites, the owner of the building which Wendel is currently occupying the whole 1st floor. How much withholding tax, if any, will NIcanor withhold to his payment to Aling Marites, assuming Nicanor is not classified by the BIR as top withholding agent? Response: b. P 5,000 Feedback: Solution: P 112,000/1.12 = P 100,000 x 5% = P 5,000 Regardless of whether or not Nicanor is a top withholding agent, RR-11-2018 provides that income payment of rental is subject to 5% withholding tax Correct answer: b. P 5,000 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 15 Nicanor is registered as a non-VAT taxpayer engaged in on-line selling. He opted for 8% income taxation when he filed his 1st quarterly income tax return. His “pa-mine” business made him earn a gross amount of Php 5 million. Statement: Nicanor can still partly avail 8% on his income and partly graduated tax rate on the excess of the Php 3 million. Response: False Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 16 Situs is the place or jurisdiction of taxation. Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 17 It is a proceeding in the nature of attachment wherein the credits, properties or effects of a delinquent taxpayer in the hands of a third person/entity may be made to satisfy the collection of his/her/its tax liabilities being enforced by a warrant issued by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). Response: Seizure Correct answer: Garnishment Score: 0 out of 1 No https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 4/17 1/20/24, 12:24 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Question 18 ECOZONE Service Enterprise is a business entity or concern within the ECOZONE whose income derived within the ECOZONE shall be subject to taxes under the National Internal Revenue Code. Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 19 Under the LGC, the real property shall be classified, valued and assessed on the basis of its _____________ regardless of where located, whoever owns it, and whoever uses it. Response: Actual use Correct answer: Actual use Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 20 John as Trustor entrusted his real property in Makati to Big Trust Corp. (trustee) with Kate as the beneficiary. The trustee invested the property in different money-making ventures . The following information were made available for the year 2022: Trust Gross income P 2,000,000 Business expenses 1,200,000 Income distributed to Kate (in gross amount) 100,000 Assuming Kate has no other source of income, compute the income tax due of Trust. Response: b. P 90,000 Feedback: Solution: Gross income P 2,000,000 Less: Business expenses 1,200,000 Special deduction: Income distributed to Kate 100,000 Taxable income 700,000 Income tax due 400k-800k P 30,000 25% of excess over 400k 75,000 Total income tax due 105,000 Correct answer: a. P 105,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 21 It is a system where the tax treatment views indifferently the tax base and generally treats in common all categories of taxable income of the taxpayer Response: d. Progressive tax system Correct answer: a. Global tax system Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 22 Tax avoidance is unlawful if intentionally done Response: True Feedback: Tax avoidance is NOT illegal. Hence, whether intentionally made or not, no violation can be attributed to the taxpayer Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 5/17 1/20/24, 12:24 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Question 23 Which is subject to VAT? Sale or importation of prescription drugs and medicines for: Response: High cholesterol Correct answer: Heart attack Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 24 For income tax purposes, all kinds of partnerships are taxable as corporations. Response: True Feedback: General Professional Partnership is a pass thru entity and is exempt from income tax Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 25 Below is the summary of sales made by Nicanor to Inday in the year 2021: Date of transaction Description August 1, 2021 Nissan Almera, Car August 1, 2021 Golden ring October 28, 2021 Vacant lot – Macabebe Pampanga (FMV 15,000,000) Amount P 900,000 50,000 6,000,000 In relation to the sale on October 28, 2021, when is the deadline for the payment of DST? Response: November 5, 2021 Feedback: Deadline is 5th day following the month of sale Correct answer: November 5, 2021 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 26 Claims of the decedent against insolvent persons are included in the gross estate at their uncollectible portion. Response: False Feedback: Full amount Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 27 Statement 1: Propriety Educational Institutions refer to any private schools, which are non-profit for the purpose of these Regulations, maintained and administered by private individuals or groups, with an issued permit to operate from the Department of Education (DepEd) or the Commissioner on Higher Education (CHED) or the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), as the case maybe, under existing laws and regulations. Statement 2: Propriety Hospitals refer to any private hospitals, which are non-profit for the purpose of these Regulations, maintained and administered by private individuals or groups. https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 6/17 1/20/24, 12:24 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Response: a. Only S1 is true Feedback: RR 3-2022 defines Proprietary Educational Institutions as any private schools, maintained and administered by private individuals or groups, with an issued permit to operate as the case may be, under existing laws and regulations from any of the following: • Department of Education (DepEd) or • Commission on Higher Education (CHED) or • Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) the provisions on the “nonprofit” qualification of proprietary educational institutions was deleted. Correct answer: b. Only S2 is true Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 28 Statement no.1: Gross-up monetary value is reflected in the books of account as fringe benefit expense and fringe benefit tax expense. Statement no. 2: Fringe benefits subject to fringe benefit tax cover only those fringe benefit given or furnished to a managerial or rank-and-file employee. Statement no. 3: Rice subsidy of P 2,000 or 1 sack of 50 kg rice per year amounting not more than P 2,000 pesos is an exempt de minimis benefits. Response: Statements 1 and 2 are false, but Statement number 3 is true Correct answer: Statement 1 is true, but Statements 2 and 3 are false Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 29 S1: Unless otherwise provided by special laws, if the denatured alcohol is mixed with gasoline, the excise tax on which has already been paid, the alcohol content shall be subject to the tax herein prescribed. The removal of denatured alcohol of not less than one hundred eighty degrees ( I80˚) proof (ninety percent (90%) absolute alcohol) shall be deemed to have been removed for motive power. unless shown otherwise. S2: The excise tax paid on the purchased basestock (bunker) used in the manufacture of excisable articles and forming part thereof shall be credited against the excise tax due thereon. For purposes of these regulations. any excess of excise taxes paid on raw materials resulting from manufacturing, blending. processing, storage, and handling losses shall not give rise to a tax refund or credit. Response: Only S2 is true Feedback: Specific rule under RR-2-2018 Correct answer: Both are true Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 30 On June 23, 2023, Nicanor received a letter from the BIR demanding him to pay a penalty of P 5,000 for his late payment of his tax return which he previously filed thru eFPS platform but was not able to pay on time. The breakdown of the penalty is as follows: 1. Surcharges of P 3,500; 2. Interest of P 500; and 3. Compromise penalty of P 1,000. You were hired by Nicanor as his accountant and you were about to file his second quarter income tax return. How much of the above penalties will you include as deductions from gross income of Nicanor, assuming Nicanor opted itemized deductions? Response: d. P 500 Feedback: Only the interest penalty is allowed to be deducted from gross income of Nicanor. The surcharges and compromise penalty are not allowable deductions under the the NIRC. Correct answer: d. P 500 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 31 1st statement – A sole proprietor can register as a BMBE. 2nd statement – A corporation can register as a BMBE. 3rd statement – A partnership can register as a BMBE. 4th statement – A cooperative can register as a BMBE. Which is True? Response: Only one Correct answer: Only one https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 7/17 1/20/24, 12:24 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 32 Martin, a resident citizen, is an employee of AMC Corporation. He received the following from his employer in 2023: Basic monthly compensation P 75,000 13th month pay 75,000 Transportation allowance (P 5,000 per month) 60,000 Productivity incentive bonus 10,000 Christmas bonus 30,000 Uniform allowance 26,000 Actual medical allowance 10,000 Rice subsidy 36,000 Note: There is no labor organization in the company. Ergo, no Collective Bargaining Agreement. How much is the total 13th month pay and other benefits? Response: c. P 75,000 Feedback: ANS: P 142,000 Solution: De minimis Excess de minimis Christmas bonus 5,000 25,000 Uniform allowance 6,000 20,000 Actual medical allowance 10,000 0 Rice subsidy 24,000 12,000 Total 45,000 57,000 Excess de minimis 57,000 13th month pay 75,000 Productivity incentive bonus 10,000 Total 13th month pay and other benefits 142,000 Note: If Company has no CBA but nonetheless provided productivity incentive bonus, the amount given can be reported under the 13th month pay and other benefits Correct answer: d. Some other answer Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 33 Upon receipt of 1st Notice in BIR audit, how many days does a taxpayer have to submit his/its documents before issuance of a 2nd and Final Notice? Response: 20 days Correct answer: 10 days Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 34 Juicy Wiggle Corporation will remove from customs 50 cases of Four Seasons Powdered Juice using caloric and non-caloric sweetener containing 144 packs by 25 grams. Each 25 grams pack can make 1 Liter (per serving suggestion appearing on the label) How much is the total excise tax to be paid before removal? Response: P 21,600 Feedback: No. of Cases Multiplied by no. of bottle per case Total no. of bottles Multiplied by content per bottle https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 50 144 7,200 1L 8/17 1/20/24, 12:24 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Total Volume in Liter Multiplied by Specific Tax Rate Total excise tax to be paid before removal 7,200L 6.00 P43,200 Correct answer: P 43,200 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 35 1st statement - A motion for new trial may be based on fraud, accident, mistake, excusable negligence. 2nd statement – A motion for new trial may be based on newly discovered evidence, which he could not, with reasonable diligence, have discovered and produced at the trial and, which, if presented, would probably alter the result. Response: only 2nd is true Correct answer: Both are true Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 36 Due to closure, ABS Corporation (DC) sold its assets to CBN Corporation (RFC). The gain is derived from ____ and it is: Response: Within, Taxable Correct answer: Within, Taxable Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 37 The following are non-fiscal incentives of a BOI registered enterprise, except: S1. Foreign nationals may be employed in supervisory, technical or advisory positions within five (5) years from a project’s registration S2. Income tax holiday for a number of years depending on whether the status of the registrant is a pioneer or non-pioneer S3. Registered export-oriented enterprise shall have access to the utilization of the bonded warehousing system in all areas. S4. Simplification of customs procedures for the importation of equipment, spare parts, raw materials, and supplies and exports of processed products of registered enterprises in the operations of their bonded warehouses. S5. There shall be no restrictions on the use of consigned equipment provided a re-export bond is posted. Response: S4 Correct answer: S2 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 38 A domestic corporation made available the following financial information covering TY 2021: Statement of Financial Position Statement of Comprehensive Income Assets: Gross receipts 15,000,000 Current 20,000,000 Cost of service 5,000,000 Non-current (land/bldg) 10,000,000 Gross profit 10,000,000 Liabilities 5,000,000 Expenses 5,000,000 Stockholders’ Equity 25,000,000 Net income 5,000,000 The income tax due is: Response: a. P 1,000,000 Feedback: Solution: Statement of Comprehensive Income Gross receipts 15,000,000 Cost of service 5,000,000 Gross profit 10,000,000 Expenses 5,000,000 Net income 5,000,000 CITR 20% Income tax due 1,000,000 https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 9/17 1/20/24, 12:24 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Correct answer: a. P 1,000,000 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 39 Nicanor, a Filipino citizen residing in the Philippines invested in XYZ Corporation established under the laws of the United States. The Corporation, which earned gross income (for the last three years) in the United States amounting to Php 200M and another Php 100M within the Philippines declared dividends. Nicanor will receive Php 100,000.00, XYZ Corp is Response: NRFC Correct answer: Cannot be determined Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 40 In an administrative appeal, which is FALSE? S1. If the motion for reconsideration has not been acted upon by the Commissioner, the taxpayer has within 30 days after the lapse of the 180 day period to file an appeal to the Court of Tax Appeals S2. If the motion for reconsideration is denied by the Commissioner, the taxpayer has 30 days within which to file a petition for review before the Court of Tax Appeals S3. If there is inaction on the part of the Commissioner and the taxpayer failed to file an appeal to the CTA within the prescriptive period, the remedy is to just await the decision of the Commissioner S4. Without the Commissioner acting the motion for reconsideration within 180 days, and the taxpayer failed to elevate to the CTA within 30 days after the lapse thereof, the remedy is to go to Supreme Court (Division and then En Banc) Response: S3 Correct answer: S4 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 41 The taxpayer/withholding agent/payor is required to attach the Quarterly Alphalist of Payees (QAP) and submitted thru the BIR e-submission facility. Response: False Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 42 Interest income of Nicanor from peso bank deposit in ABC Bank is Php 10,000. The net cash which Nicanor can withdraw with respect to the deposit is Response: 8,000 Correct answer: 8,000 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 43 Sale of electricity by Meralco or the Electric Cooperatives based in provinces are: Response: Subject to 12% Correct answer: Subject to 12% Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 44 A dealer in securities has the following for the year 2020: Sales of securities for the sale in the ordinary course P 4,000,000 Cost of securities held for sale in the ordinary course 2,500,000 Supplies expenses, net of vat 300,000 Rent expenses, net of vat 500,000 Determine the VAT Payable https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 10/17 1/20/24, 12:24 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Response: c. P 384,000 Feedback: Answer: P 84,000 Solution: Output VAT (4,000,000 – 2,500,000) x 12% P 180,000 Input VAT (P800,000) x 12% (96,000) VAT Payable P 84,000 Correct answer: d. Some other answer Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 45 Nicanor operates a convenience store while he offers bookkeeping services to his clients. In 2023, his sales amounted to Php 2,000,000.00, in addition to his gross receipts from bookkeeping services of Php 500,000.00. His recorded cost of goods sold, and operating expenses were P1,200,000.00 and P550,000.00, respectively. His clients issued him BIR Form 2307 for withholding taxes amounting to P 25,000. If Nicanor will opt to avail of the OSD, compute the income tax payable: Response: c. P 252,500 Feedback: Solution: Gross sales – Convenience store P 2,000,000 Gross receipts – Bookkeeping services 500,000 Total 2,500,000 Multiply by 60% Net taxable income 1,500,000 On 800k-2M P 102,500 Excess of 800k ([1.5M – 800k] x 25%) 175,000 Tax due 277,500 Less: Tax credit (BIR FORM 2307) 25,000 Income tax payable 252,500 Correct answer: c. P 252,500 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 46 A domestic corporation made available the following financial information covering TY 2021: Statement of Financial Position Statement of Comprehensive Income Assets: Gross receipts 10,000,000 Current 200,000,000 Cost of service 6,000,000 Non-current (land/bldg) 500,000,000 Gross profit 4,000,000 Liabilities 250,000,000 Expenses 2,000,000 Stockholders’ Equity 450,000,000 Net income 2,000,000 The income tax due is: Response: a. P 500,000 Feedback: Statement of Comprehensive Income Gross receipts 10,000,000 Cost of service 6,000,000 Gross profit 4,000,000 Expenses 2,000,000 Net income 2,000,000 CITR 25% Income tax due 500,000 Correct answer: a. P 500,000 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 47 A standard deduction in the amount of Php 5,000,000 shall be allowed for either a citizen or resident (RCD, NRCD, RAD) without the need of substantiation. Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 11/17 1/20/24, 12:24 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Question 48 Nicanor, an employee of ABC Corp., is receiving regular monthly compensation in the amount of P 165,000 net of mandatory contributions, with supplementary compensation in the amount of P 5,000 for the month. Determine the total monthly WTC for the year 2023. Response: a. P 34,375.05 Feedback: Solution: Total taxable P 165,000 Less Compensation range (4th bracket) 66,667 Excess 98,333 Add: supplementary compensation 5,000 Total 103,333 Using 4th bracket Predetermined tax on P 66,667 P 8,541.80 Add: Tax on excess (P103,333 x 25%) 25,833.25 Total monthly WTC 34,375.05 Correct answer: a. P 34,375.05 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 49 P 406 billion ill-gotten wealth received by government officers A, B, C, D, E, and F, is not a taxable income because they will eventually return the money to the government when ordered by the Court. Response: True Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 50 . John is an OCW based on Saudi Arabia. From January to June 2022, he earned Php 2 Million from his business in the Philippines and another Php 2 Million from his employment abroad. On July 1, 2022, he returned to the Philippines to live permanently herein. Upon his return and until the end of the year, he earned Php 1 Million from his business and another Php 1 Million from sources outside the Philippines. How much is John’s total taxable income? Response: c. P 2,000,000 Feedback: Solution Income from business (Jan-Jun 2022) P 2,000,000 Income from business (Jul-Dec 2022) 1,000,000 Income from outside the Phil (Jul-Dec 2022) 1,000,000 Total income from within P 4,000,000 Correct answer: a. P 4,000,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 51 Ching Chong Bank has the following data for the first month of the current year: Interest, commissions, and discounts from lending activities (remaining maturity of 5 years) P 5,000,000 Income from finance leasing (remaining maturity is more than 5 years) 3,000,000 Dividends and equity shares in net income of subsidiaries 1,000,000 Rentals of properties https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 500,000 12/17 1/20/24, 12:24 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Net trading gains within the taxable year on foreign currency 300,000 How much is the gross receipt tax? Response: P 306,000 Feedback: OPT rate GRT Interest income from lending activities with remaining terms of: 5 yrs and less 5Million 5% P 250K More than 5 yrs 3Million 1% 30K Dividends and equity shares 1Million 0% 0 Rental Income 500K 7% 35K Net trading gains 300K 7% 21K Total GRT P 336K Correct answer: P 336,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 52 S1: All persons who are engaged in business shall secure from the Bureau of Internal Revenue an authority to print receipts or sales or commercial invoices before a printer can print the same. S2: No authority to print receipts or sales or commercial invoices shall be granted unless the receipts or invoices to be printed are serially numbered and shall show, among other things, the name, business style, Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and business address of the person or entity to use the same, and such other information that may be required by rules and regulations to be promulgated by the Secretary of Finance, upon recommendation of the Commissioner. Response: Only S2 is true Feedback: Specific rule under Section 238 of NIRC, as amended. Correct answer: Both are true Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 53 21. The Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Disease, as the government arm in combatting COVID-19, imposed a rule banning all minors and senior citizens from going out the households. Any person violating the rule will be penalized in the amount of Php 10,000 or suffer imprisonment. The rule is in accordance with what power of the State? This is about Police Power Response: False Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 54 Sale of apple by a local vendor in wet market is subject to VAT Response: False Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 13/17 1/20/24, 12:24 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Question 55 The CIR has the power to promulgate revenue regulations for the effective implementation of a tax law Response: True Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 56 It refers to a business entity or concern within the ECOZONE duly registered with and / or franchised / licensed by the PEZA with or without the incentives provided under Republic Act No. 6957, as amended, (the Build-Operate-Transfer Law) and / or with or without financial exposure on the part of the PEZA, such as contractors/operators of light and power systems, water supply and distribution systems, communications and transportation systems within the ECOZONE and other similar or ancillary activities as may be determined by the Board. Response: Utilities Enterprise Correct answer: Utilities Enterprise Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 57 Nicanor operates a convenience store while he offers bookkeeping services to his clients. In 2023, his sales amounted to Php 2,000,000.00, in addition to his gross receipts from bookkeeping services of Php 500,000.00. His recorded cost of goods sold, and operating expenses were P1,200,000.00 and P550,000.00, respectively. His clients issued him BIR Form 2307 for withholding taxes amounting to P 25,000. If Nicanor opted 8% income tax rate in his first quarter return, compute his income tax payable: Response: a. P 180,000 Feedback: Solution: Gross sales – Convenience store P 2,000,000 Gross receipts – Bookkeeping services 500,000 Total 2,500,000 Less 250,000 Net taxable income 2,250,000 Multiply by 8% Tax due 180,000 Less: Tax credit (BIR FORM 2307) 25,000 Income tax payable 155,000 Correct answer: d. P 155,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 58 Facts: Nicanor, single, who died in 2020 has left the following bank deposits: 1. Bank of the Pelepens with account no. CA12345 – Php 5 Million 2. Bank of Macabibi with account no. SA54321– Php 5 Million Which of the following is False? Response: b. If the heirs of Nicanor opted for alternative taxation, the net estate of Nicanor that is subject to final estate tax amounts to P 5,000,000 only. Feedback: Reason: should have been regular estate tax. Correct answer: a. If the heirs of Nicanor opted for alternative taxation (6% final withholding tax), the heirs will save P 300,000 taxes Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 59 Non-VAT registered whose sales for the year exceed P 3,000,000 is Response: c. Subject to percentage tax under Section 109 of the tax code, as amended by train law Correct answer: d. Subject to 12% VAT under the tax code, as amended by train law Score: 0 out of 1 No https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 14/17 1/20/24, 12:24 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Question 60 ABC Corp. is a domestic corporation. It sold goods to XYZ Corp., an export domestic enterprise. ABC Corp. billed XYZ Corp. Php 1,000,000 upon delivery to XYZ Corp. XYZ Corp. paid Php 1,000,000. Subsequently, XYZ Corp. exported the goods to GHI Corp. based in the United States. The sale by ABC Corp. is: Response: Subject to 12% Correct answer: Subject to 0% Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 61 The reason why cigarettes manufacturer are taxed heavily is based on the theory: Response: power of taxation Correct answer: the power to tax includes the power to destroy Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 62 Expanded Withholding Tax (EWT) is a type of creditable withholding tax. Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 63 In 2019, Nicanor created two (2) trusts for his daughter, Julia. During the year, the two trusts earned net income as follows: Trust 1 P 4,000,000 Trust 2 P 6,000,000 Each of the trust filed their own income tax return and paid the corresponding income tax due as computed in their separate returns. How much is the consolidated tax due of the Trust? Response: P 1,113,000 Feedback: Consolidated: Taxable Net income P10,000,000 Tax Due (Consolidated): 1st P8,000,000 P 2,410,000 Excess @ 32% Total Consolidated TAX DUE 700,000 P3,110,000* Less Paid: https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 15/17 1/20/24, 12:24 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Trust 1 (1,130,000) Trust 2 (1,770,000) Consolidated Income Tax Payable 210,000 Correct answer: P 3,110,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 64 Basel Manadil (a.k.a. The Hungry Syrian Wanderer) is a Syrian vlogger based in the Philippines. For taxation purposes, he is classified as? Response: RA Correct answer: RA Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 65 If in respect of a particular employee, the regular compensation is exempt from withholding tax because the amount thereof is below the compensation level, but supplementary compensation is paid during the calendar year; or the supplementary compensation is equal to or more than the regular compensation to be paid; or the employee was newly hired and had a previous employer/s within the calendar year, other than the present employer doing this cumulative computation, the present employer shall determine the tax to be deducted and withheld in accordance with the cumulative average method Response: True Feedback: Basis: RR-11-2018 Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 66 RSDV Corporation, a domestic corporation, owns 20% of the outstanding shares of UK Corporation, a non-resident foreign corporation (NRFC) since August 1, 2015. On May 1, 2021, it received amounting to P 1,000,000 from the said NRFC. On September 1, 2022, RSDV Corporation utilized P 800,000 for its dividend payments. On January 1, 2023, it utilized the remaining P 200,000 for its working capital requirements. The P 200,000 portion of dividend income shall be declared as taxable income for the taxable year 2021, subject to surcharges, interest, and penalty since it was not utilized within the next table year, which is 2022. Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 67 Statement 1: Fringe benefits tax is a final tax. Statement 2: Fringe benefits may be in the form of service. Response: Statement 2 is true but, Statement 1 is false Correct answer: Both statements are true Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 68 Income to be taxable the gain must not be excluded by law or treaty from taxation Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 16/17 1/20/24, 12:24 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Question 69 In case the money deposited in the bank in Philippines earns interest income, the said income is subject to final withholding tax and the bank, who is the withholding agent, has the obligation to withhold the proper taxes. Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 70 Wendel, a resident citizen, is an owner of a sticker printing service in Manila. On January 5, 2023, he purchased goods amounting to P 56,000 (inclusive of vat) to Papel Corporation. How much withholding tax, if any, will Wendel withhold to his payment to Papel Corporation, assuming Wendel is classified by the BIR as top withholding agent? Response: d. P 1,120 Feedback: Solution: P 56,000/1.12 = P 50,000 x 1% = P 500 RR -11-2018 provides that a top withholding agent, as a rule, is required to withhold 1% on his/her/its payment for purchases of goods. Correct answer: b. P 500 Score: 0 out of 1 No https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 17/17 Taxation (TAX) Question 1 Under the Train Law, at the option of the decedent, his/her bank deposits may be subjected to 6% final tax within one (1) year from his, her death. Response: True Feedback: At the option of the executor, administrator, or heirs Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 2 PRTC INC., a corporation engaged in business in the Philippines and abroad has the following data (apply the old rate): Gross Income, Philippines P 975,000 Expenses, Philippines 750.000 Gross Income, Thailand 770,000 Expenses, Thailand 630,000 Interest on bank deposit 25,000 How much in the income tax due of PRTC INC., assuming it is a resident foreign corporation? Response: P67,500 Feedback: RFC Gross Income, Philippines P975,000 Expenses, Philippines (750,000) Gross Income, Malaysia Expenses, Malaysia Interest on bank deposit Taxable income 225,000 Tax Rate 30% Tax Due 67,500 Correct answer: P67,500 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 3 Which is subject to VAT? Sale or importation of prescription drugs and medicines for: Response: Heart attack Correct answer: Heart attack Score: 1 out of 1 Question 4 Martin, a resident citizen, is an employee of AMC Corporation. He received the following from his employer in 2023: Basic monthly compensation P 75,000 13th month pay 75,000 Transportation allowance (P 5,000 per month) 60,000 Productivity incentive bonus 10,000 Christmas bonus 30,000 Uniform allowance 26,000 Actual medical allowance 10,000 Rice subsidy 36,000 Note: There is no labor organization in the company. Ergo, no Collective Bargaining Agreement. How much is the total exempt de minimis benefits? Response: d. Some other answer Feedback: Solution: Christmas bonus 5,000 Uniform allowance 6,000 Actual medical allowance 10,000 Rice subsidy 24,000 Total P 45,000 Note: If Company has no CBA but nonetheless provided productivity incentive bonus, the amount given can be reported under the 13th month pay and other benefits Correct answer: b. P 45,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 5 Registration Agreement is the final agreement executed by the PEZA and the ECOZONE Enterprise setting forth the terms and conditions for the latter's operation of business or engaged of economic activity within the ECOZONE. Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 6 Nicanor, a resident Filipino citizen invested in PA-MINE CORPORATION, a foreign corporation. The corporation, which has sales in the United States amounting to Php 100M and another Php 200M in the Philippines declared dividends. The dividend income is derived from ____ and it is: Response: Within, Taxable Correct answer: Within, Taxable Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 7 Inday, an employee of Beshie Corp., is receiving daily compensation in the amount of P2,500, net of mandatory contributions. Determine the total daily withholding tax on compensation for the year 2022. Response: a. P 448.56 Feedback: Solution: Total taxable compensation ₱ 2,500.00 Less: Compensation Range (Minimum) 2,192.00 Excess ₱ 308.00 Withholding tax shall be computed as follows: Predetermined Tax on ₱2,192.00 ₱ 356.16 Add: Tax on the excess (₱308.00 x 30%) 92.40 Total daily withholding tax ₱ 448.56 Correct answer: a. P 448.56 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 8 Any benefit that increases a taxpayer’s net worth, whatever may have been the mode by which it is affected, is taxable. The foregoing is based on what test in determining income? Response: d. All events test Correct answer: c. Economic Benefit Test Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 9 A domestic corporation made available the following financial information covering TY 2021: Statement of Financial Position Statement of Comprehensive Income Assets: Gross receipts 25,000,000 Current 200,000,000 Cost of service 10,500,000 Non-current (land/bldg) 500,000,000 Gross profit 14,500,000 Liabilities 250,000,000 Expenses 6,000,000 Stockholders’ Equity 450,000,000 Net income 8,500,000 Based on the foregoing, the proper corporate income tax rate that is applicable is: Response: a. 20% Feedback: Reason: Total assets excluding the land exceeded P 100,000,000 and the Net income exceeded the P 5,000,000 Correct answer: b. 25% Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 10 Statement 1: Profit sharing and benefits under CBA up to P10,000 is an exempt de minimis benefits. Statement 2: Uniform and clothing allowance – not exceeding P6,000 per annum is an exempt de minimis benefits. Statement 3. Actual Medical Assistance, e.g. medical allowance to cover medical and healthcare needs, annual medical/executive check-up, maternity assistance, and routine consultations – not exceeding P10,000 per annum is an exempt de minimis benefits. Response: Statement 1 is false, but Statements 2 and 3 are true. Correct answer: Statement 1 is false, but Statements 2 and 3 are true. Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 11 Income to be taxable there must be a gain Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Question 12 In case of failure to pay the basic real property tax or any other tax levied, the interest rate is ____ per month on the unpaid amount or a fraction thereof, until the delinquent tax shall have been fully paid: Provided, however, that in no case shall the total interest on the unpaid tax or portion thereof exceed thirty-six (36) months. Response: 2% Correct answer: 2% Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 13 If an income payment is exempted from taxation, it is also exempted from withholding tax. Response: False Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 14 S1: In general, DST is levied on the exercise by persons of certain privileges conferred by law for the creation, revision, or termination of specific legal relationships through the execution of specific instruments. S2: DST is It is an excise tax on the exercise of a right or privilege to transfer obligations, rights or properties incident thereto S3: It is a tax on documents, instruments, loan agreements and papers evidencing the acceptance, assignment, sale or transfer of an obligation, right or property incident thereto. Response: All is true Correct answer: All is true Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 15 Nicanor and Inday sold their conjugal residence for Php 10M. Zonal value is 5M. Sale is Response: Subject to percentage tax Correct answer: VAT-exempt Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 16 Excess de minimis of a managerial employee shall form part of the Php 90,000 threshold (13th month pay and other benefits) Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 17 Non-life insurance premiums are exempt from VAT. Response: True Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 Question 18 Amount received by heirs under R.A. No. 4917 should be included first in the computation of gross estate to claim its appropriate deduction. Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 19 Compensation income earner is disqualified from availing the 8% optional income tax. Response: False Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 20 All national internal revenue taxes can be allowed as a deduction from gross income. Response: False Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 21 S1: Purely electric vehicles shall be exempt from the excise tax on automobiles. S2: Hybrid vehicles shall be exempt from the excise tax on automobiles. Response: Both are true Feedback: S2: Hybrid vehicles shall be subject to 50% of the applicable excise tax on automobiles. RR-24-2018 Correct answer: Only S2 is false Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 22 In general, holder of franchise for the supply of electricity is liable to pay other percentage taxes. Response: True Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 23 ABC Corp., a TWA, purchased goods from Nicanor Enterprises in the amount of Php 20,000. If the purchase is a single purchase and Nicanor Enterprises is not considered a regular supplier, ABC Corp. is not required to make the withholding. Response: False Feedback: Purchase is over 10,000 hence withholding is required Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 24 In 2019, Nicanor created two (2) trusts for his daughter, Julia. During the year, the two trusts earned net income as follows: Trust 1 P 4,000,000 Trust 2 P 6,000,000 Each of the trust filed their own income tax return and paid the corresponding income tax due as computed in their separate returns. How much is the additional income tax payable of Trust 2? Response: P 1,770,000 Feedback: Net income P6,000,000 Tax due: 1st P2,000,000 P490,000 Excess @ 32% 1,280,000 Tax due/paid 1,770,000 Versus Share 1,866,000*** Income Tax Payable-Trust 2 P96,000 Share in the Consolidated Tax due: Trust 2 (6,000,000/10,000,000) x P 3,110,000* 1,866,000*** Correct answer: P 96,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 25 For income tax purposes, all kinds of partnerships are taxable as corporations. Response: True Feedback: General Professional Partnership is a pass thru entity and is exempt from income tax Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 26 It is the authority granted to internal revenue officers to distraint personal property of whatever character and to levy upon the real property and interest in or rights to real property of a delinquent taxpayer. Response: Warrant of Distraint and/or Levy Correct answer: Warrant of Distraint and/or Levy Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 27 Nicanor is classified as a non-resident citizen since 2001. In the height of the pandemic, he decided to return in March 2020 and live permanently in the Philippines. In 2020, Nicanor is classified as: Response: Filipino citizen Correct answer: Non-resident citizen Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 28 Nicanor bought 1,000 shares of stock of ABC Corp. amounting to Php 1,000,000.00 in 2015. The par value of each share is Php 1,000. He sold the same to Inday for Php 2,000,000 in 2021. The Book Value is at Php 3,000 per share. Compute the capital gains tax. Response: 300,000 Feedback: Correct answer: 150,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 29 Income from winnings from “talpakan na!” an online gambling which is not registered with PAGCOR is a taxable income Response: False Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 30 ABC., Co. gave fringe benefits to employees as follows: To its Clerks and Janitors, P100,000 To its Area Managers, P650,000 How much is the fringe benefit tax? Response: P 227,500 Feedback: Monetary value Divided by P 650,000 65% Gross-up monetary value 1,000,000 Multiply by Fringe benefit rate 35% Fringe benefit tax P 350,000 Correct answer: P 350,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 31 Corporations exempt from income tax are subject to income tax on income of whatever kind and character from any of their properties (real or personal) or from any other activity conducted for profit regardless of the disposition of such income. Response: True Feedback: Basis: last paragraph of Section 30 of the NIRC Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 32 The Income Statement of ABC Corp., a Top Withholding Agent (TWA) disclosed the following: Gross Sales - Php 5,000,000 Less: Cost of Sales: Merchandise Inventory (beg) - 1,000,000 Add: Purchases of inventories - 2,000,000 Available for Sale - 3,000,000 Merchandise Inventory (end) - 500,000 Cost of sales - 2,500,000 Gross Profit - 2,500,000 Administrative and Operating expenses: Salaries and wages - 500,000 Professional fees (GPP) – 100,000 Professional fees (made to small time practitioners-STP and submitted sworn declaration) – 100,000 Rent – 100,000 Janitorial expenses (agency fee is 50,000) - 300,000 Security expenses (agency fee is 50,000) - 300,000 Utility expense (electricity) - 100,000 Net Income 1,000,000 Compute the EWT on professional fees: Response: 5,000 Feedback: GPP is exempt. STP - 5%. Correct answer: 5,000 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 33 For purposes of computing the tax, gross Income means the gross sales or gross revenues derived from business activity within the ECOZONE, net of sales discounts, sales return and allowances and minus costs of sales or direct costs but before any deduction is made for administrative expenses or incidental losses during a given taxable period. Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 34 Nicanor, a resident citizen, owns a small grocery in Manila. The following information for the year 2023 are made available: 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Annual Gross sales 50,000 60,000 100,000 100,000 310,000 (From business) Cost of goods sold 15,000 18,000 30,000 30,000 93,000 Gross income 35,000 42,000 70,000 70,000 217,000 Business expenses 5,000 6,000 4,000 20,000 35,000 Assuming Nicanor has no other income and he opted 8% income tax rate on his first quarterly income tax return, compute for his annual income tax payable. Response: b. P 4,800 Feedback: Solution Annual Gross sales 310,000 Less: allowable deductions 250,000 Taxable income 60,000 Rate 8% Income tax due and payable 4,800 Correct answer: b. P 4,800 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 35 16. Which of the following is TRUE if the motion for reconsideration or for new trial is denied? S1. A second motion for reconsideration or for new trial of a decision, final resolution or order may be made S2. Elevate the case to the Court of Appeals S3. Elevate the case to the Supreme Court S4. No second motion for reconsideration or for new trial of a decision, final resolution or order can be made Correct answer: S4 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 36 Income tax paid can be claimed either as a tax credit or an expense at the option of the taxpayer. Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 37 Nicanor received reward for giving information leading to the collection of Twenty Million Pesos (Php 20 M). The BIR will withhold a final tax of? Response: 0 Correct answer: 100,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 38 If Johnny is a non-VAT taxpayer, which of the following books of accounts is not required to be registered. Response: Journal Feedback: Subsidiary sales journal and subsidiary purchase journal are required only on VAT taxpayers. Correct answer: Subsidiary Sales Journal Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 39 S1: Excise tax is a tax on the production, sale, or consumption of a commodity in a country. S2: Ad Valorem Tax – refers to the excise tax which is based on selling price or other specified value of the goods/articles. S3: In general, the time of payment of excise tax on domestic products is after removal from the place of production. Response: Only S1 is false Feedback: S3: In general, the time of payment of excise tax on domestic products is after removal from the place of production. Correct answer: Only S3 is false Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 40 Goldie, an employee of Silver Corp., is receiving weekly compensation in the amount of ₱9,500, net of mandatory contributions. Assuming the Company has twenty-four working days (or equivalent to four weeks) January 2022, the total monthly withholding tax on compensation required to be withheld for Golide’s salary is: Response: c. P 4,115.68 Feedback: Total taxable compensation ₱ 9,500.00 Less: Compensation Range (Minimum) 7,692.00 Excess ₱ 1,808.00 Withholding tax shall be computed as follows: Predetermined Tax on ₱7,692.00 ₱ 576.92 Add: Tax on the excess (₱1,808.00 x 25%) 452.00 Total weekly withholding tax ₱ 1,028.92 Multiply by (weeks in a month) 4 Total monthly withholding 4,115.68 Correct answer: c. P 4,115.68 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 41 Donor’s tax is property tax. Response: True Feedback: The donor’s tax is not a property tax, but is a tax imposed on the transfer of property by way of gift inter vivos. Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 42 Only accrual accounting is allowed under the Tax Code Response: True Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 43 The CIR has changed the rules on application of Tax Treaties. In this regard, to guide all concerned taxpayers, he may issue Response: Revenue Rulings Correct answer: Revenue Memorandum Order Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 44 The output VAT on goods or properties sold may be imposed even in the absence of actual sale Response: False Feedback: Reason: In case of deemed sale, VAT may be imposed even in the absence of actual sale. Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 45 The CTA may sit Response: En banc and in two divisions Correct answer: En banc or in divisions Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 46 The CIR can impose tax upon persons or properties to ensure steady revenue stream Response: True Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 47 As a result of the accident, Nicanor paid hospital expenses which he was able to reimburse later. The money he received as a result of reimbursement is: Response: None of the Above Correct answer: Exclusions from Gross Income Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 48 BOI registered enterprises are exempted from the payment of income taxes reckoned from the scheduled start of commercial operations as follows, except: S1. Expansion projects for thirty (30) years S2. New or expansion projects in less developed areas (LDAs) - for six (6) years regardless of status S3. New projects with a non-pioneer status - for four (4) years S4. New projects with a pioneer status - for six (6) years Response: S2 Correct answer: S1 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 49 Nicanor is an owner of a stock dealer. During the covid-19 pandemic, because of the government’s imposition of lockdown, he suffered losses. During the same year, he decided to close his business. Thus, he sold some of his stocks to Kathy, his friend, for P 3,000,000. At the time of sale, the fair market value of the stocks is P 4,000,000. The stocks were purchased by Nicanor 3 years ago at a cost of P 2,000,000. Based on the foregoing facts, what is the tax implication of selling the stocks? (choose the best answer) Response: d. The insufficient consideration is exempt from donor’s tax Feedback: Reason: Ordinary asset of stocks is not covered by section 100 of the tax code as it is a sale in an arm’s length of transaction. Correct answer: a. The insufficient consideration is subject donor’s tax Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 50 S1. An instrument, document or paper with unpaid DST, shall still be recorded, and shall it or any copy thereof or any record of transfer of the same, it will be admitted or be used in evidence in any court, provided the taxpayer will pay the same. S2: Certificates of oaths administered by any government official in his official capacity or acknowledgement by any government official in performance of his official duty is subject to DST. Response: Only S1 is true Correct answer: Both are false Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 51 All are nature of tax, except: Response: burden Correct answer: discretionary Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 52 Nicanor is registered as a non-VAT taxpayer engaged in on-line selling. He opted for 8% income taxation when he filed his 1st quarterly income tax return. His “pa-mine” business made him earn a gross amount of Php 5 million. Statement: Nicanor can still partly avail 8% on his income and partly graduated tax rate on the excess of the Php 3 million. Response: True Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 53 Interest income of Nicanor from peso bank deposit in ABC Bank is Php 10,000. The final tax withheld is creditable in nature Response: True Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 54 During his lifetime, Nicanor, a resident of Manila, lend P 50,000 to Inday. At that time, Inday was insolvent. When Nicanor dies, his heirs now claiming the P 50,000 loan from inday but the latter refused to pay and flew to Cebu and hide there for 10 years. S1: The estate of Nicanor can claim the P 50,000 as claims against insolvent person. S2: From the foregoing facts, the estate of Nicanor cannot claim any deductions from its gross estate. Response: a. Only S1 is true Feedback: S1: Inday absconded. S2: Nicanor can claim standard deductions Correct answer: d. Both statements are false Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 55 Nicanor is the owner of a restaurant in Manila. On May 02, 2023, he made payments amounting to P 56,000 (inclusive of vat) to Michael, Nicanor’s independent accountant, for the latter’s professional fee for rendering accounting and taxation services to Nicanor’s business. How much withholding tax, if any, will Wendel withhold to his payment to Michael, assuming Wendel is not classified by the BIR as top withholding agent? Response: b. P 5,000 Feedback: Solution: P 56,000/1.12 = P 50,000 x 10% = P 5,000 Regardless of whether or not Nicanor is a top withholding agent, RR-11-2018 provides that income payment of professional fees is subject to either 5% or 10% withholding tax. Since Michael is a VAT registered person, he is not qualified to avail the 5% ewt as it presumed that his gross receipts exceed the 3M VAT threshold. Correct answer: b. P 5,000 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 56 Donation is a tax imposed on the gratuitous transfer of property between two or more persons who are living at the time of the transfer. It shall apply whether the transfer is in trust or otherwise, whether the gift is direct or indirect and whether the property is real or personal. Response: True Feedback: Definition of Donor’s tax Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 57 The first step in the BIR audit process is: Response: The submission of documents Correct answer: The issuance of Letter of Authority Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 58 ABC Corp. is a domestic corporation. It sold goods to XYZ Corp., a PEZA-registered export enterprise based in Cavite Economic Zone. ABC Corp. billed XYZ Corp. Php 1,000,000 upon delivery to XYZ Corp. XYZ Corp. paid Php 1,000,000. Subsequently, XYZ Corp. exported the goods to GHI Corp. based in the United States. The sale by XYZ Corp. is: Response: Subject to 0% Correct answer: Subject to 0% Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 59 Cebu Pot Authority, a Government-Owned and Controlled Corporation is exempted from corporate income tax. Response: True Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 60 San Miguelito Corporation (SMC) was paid to build the Skyway Stage 3. The income of SMC is derived from _____ and it is: Response: Within, Taxable Correct answer: Within, Taxable Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 61 Soda Cola Manufacturing Corp. will remove from the place of production 100 cases of Super Cola using HFCS and non-caloric sweetener. Each contains 6 bottles of 1.5 liters each. How much is the total excise tax to be paid before removal? Response: P 10,800 Feedback: No. of Cases Multiplied by no. of bottle per case 100 6 Total no. of bottles 600 Multiplied by content per bottle 1.5L Total Volume in Liters 900L Multiplied by Specific Tax Rate Total excise tax to be paid before removal 12.00 P10,800 Correct answer: P 10,800 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 62 Nicanor earned interest income from the time deposit he made in 2013 in the amount of Php 10,000 at XYZ Bank, a local bank. The final tax required to be withheld is? Response: 1,500 Correct answer: 0 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 63 Tax amnesty is provided by Response: Commissioner of the BIR Correct answer: Congress of the Philippines Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 64 Nicanor is an architect. His reported total gross receipts in 2023 amounted to Php 5,400,000.00 (net of applicable withholding tax) while the cost of service and operating expenses were Php 2,550,000.00 and Php 1,550,000.00, respectively. Since he does not keep receipts of his purchases, his Accountant advised to avail of the 40% OSD in his 1st Quarter ITR. Total tax withheld (expanded withholding tax) by his clients is equivalent to 10% from which he received tax certificates (BIR Form 2307s). During filing annual ITR, without getting professional advice, he filed his own return and opted 8% preferential taxation. What is Nicanor’s CORRECT income tax payable in 2023? Disregard payment in his original return filed. Response: d. Some other answer Correct answer: a. Php 282,500 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 65 You were hired by ABC Corporation to file its necessary VAT returns for the month of July 2023. On August 20, 2023 (assuming eBIR platform), you are required to file the necessary monthly VAT return (BIR Form 2550M) for the month. Response: True Feedback: Basis: RMC-52-2023 (May 20,2023). TP has the option to file monthly VAT returns Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 66 In 2022. ABC Corporation leased the whole first and second floors of Aleng Nenang’s building in Manila. Aleng Nena told Nicanor, the General Manager of ABC Corporation, that her business of leasing her building is not registered with the government (such as the Manila City Hall, BIR, and DTI). On May 03, 2022, while preparing its first quarter Income Tax Return, ABC Corporation demanded from Aling Nena an acknowledgement receipt for the whole amount it paid to her amounting to P 300,000 representing the corporation’s rent. Aling Nena without hesitation gave the corporation the requested acknowledgement receipt. Knowing that Aling Nena’s business is not registered with the BIR, Inday, the accountant of company advised the latter to shoulder the mandatory 5% expanded withholding tax in order to claim the necessary Rent Expense. Assuming ABC Corporation shouldered the 5% expanded withholding tax, how much Rent Expense will the claim as an allowable deduction? Response: b. P 315,000 Feedback: Reason: Section 34 (B) of the NIRC provides No deduction from gross income shall be allowed under Subsection (A) hereof unless the taxpayer shall substantiate with sufficient evidence, such as official receipts or other adequate records. xxx. Correct answer: c. P 0 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 67 Imported vehicles are taxed according to value. This is an example of: Response: property tax Correct answer: ad valorem tax Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 68 In February 2019, Nicanor, a rich kid, bought an Iphone-11 in the amount of Php 80,000. In November 2019, he sold the same for only Php 50,000 because he wants to upgrade to Iphone-12. In the December 2019, he bought the Iphone-12 for Php 100,000.00 which he sold in the same day to Inday for Php 120,000. In March 2020, Nicanor bought a laptop – an HP Spectre for Php 100,000. In April 2020, he sold the laptop to Jose for Php 150,000. In September, Nicanor bought a PS5 in the amount of Php 60,000 which he eventually sold for Php 40,000 in December. How much is the net capital loss in 2019? Response: 30,000 Feedback: Correct answer: 10,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 69 Private establishments employing SCs shall be entitled to additional deduction from their gross income equivalent to ______________________ of the total amount paid as salaries and wages to Senior citizens Response: 25% Correct answer: 15% Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 70 Nicanor a seller of Vegetables in wet market, earned P 2,000,000 in 2022. Nicanor is liable to percentage tax. Response: True Feedback: Reason: VAT exempt transaction. Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 1/20/24, 10:32 AM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Home *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination Diagnostic Examination Taxation (TAX) Submissions Here are your latest answers: Question 1 Nicanor died leaving a house and lot in Cavite which he purchased 3 years ago from Inday, his sister. The house and lot were included in Nicanor’s gross estate. For purposes claiming vanishing deductions (property previously taxed), what applicable vanishing rate will you apply? Response: a. 20% Feedback: 1st transfer is by onerous not gratuitous Correct answer: b. 0% Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 2 S1: All persons who are engaged in business shall secure from the Bureau of Internal Revenue an authority to print receipts or sales or commercial invoices before a printer can print the same. S2: No authority to print receipts or sales or commercial invoices shall be granted unless the receipts or invoices to be printed are serially numbered and shall show, among other things, the name, business style, Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and business address of the person or entity to use the same, and such other information that may be required by rules and regulations to be promulgated by the Secretary of Finance, upon recommendation of the Commissioner. Response: Both are true Feedback: Specific rule under Section 238 of NIRC, as amended. Correct answer: Both are true Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 3 The CIR has the power to open bank accounts of taxpayers during audit Response: True Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 4 For taxpayers with PWD dependent, the amount of additional exemption which may be claimed is: Response: Php 0 Feedback: The Php 25,000 additional exemption is old rule. The exemption was removed under TRAIN Law and is covered as part of Php 250,000 deduction Correct answer: Php 0 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 5 For income tax purposes, compensation (salary) received by Nicanor from his employer is considered as an income Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 6 Nicanor earned interest income from the short term deposit in the amount of Php 10,000 at XYZ Bank, a bank located in Singapore. The interest income is? Response: Passive income subject to final tax https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 1/16 1/20/24, 10:32 AM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Correct answer: Active / ordinary income subject to regular tax Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 7 The grossed-up monetary value of the fringe benefit is the actual amount received by the employee. Response: True Feedback: Monetary value Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 8 ABC Corp. is a non-resident foreign corporation based in Canada. As part of an expansion plan in Asia, it engaged the services of XYZ Corp., a domestic business and consultancy firm to conduct a feasibility study of opening a business in Manila. It was agreed that ABC Corp. shall pay XYZ Corp. Php 1 million for the service. The sale of service by XYZ Corp. is: Response: Subject to 12% Correct answer: Subject to 12% Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 9 Nicanor, an individual taxpayer reported the following for the year 2019: Gross Income Cost of Sales P 5,000,000 3,000,000 Salaries of employment net of P100,000 withholding tax and P50,000 SSS, Medicare and Pag-ibig premiums contribution 800,000 Fringe benefits given to rank and file employees 300,000 Fringe benefits given to managerial employees 130,000 Representation and entertainment expenses (all business connected) Rent expense 100,000 Donation to religious and charitable institutions 500,000 120,000 How much is the allowable fringe benefit tax expense? Response: P 200,000 Feedback: Monetary value received by Managerial employees Divided by Gross-up monetary value Multiply by FBT rate Allowable Fringe Benefit Tax Expense P 130,000 65% 200,000 35% P 70,000 Correct answer: P 70,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 10 https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 2/16 1/20/24, 10:32 AM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - S1: Purely electric vehicles shall be exempt from the excise tax on automobiles. S2: Hybrid vehicles shall be exempt from the excise tax on automobiles. Response: Only S2 is false Feedback: S2: Hybrid vehicles shall be subject to 50% of the applicable excise tax on automobiles. RR-24-2018 Correct answer: Only S2 is false Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 11 Bibi Corporation was identified as a top withholding agent by the BIR. In case the company engages the services of Charlie Agency Corporation, a security agency company, to provide security guards to the former, Bibi Corporation is required to withhold 2% expanded withholding tax for the amount billed by Charlie Agency Corporation (excluding the salaries of the guards) Response: False Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 12 Nicanor, a Filipino citizen residing in the United States borrowed money from Inday, a Filipino working abroad. Interest income is Php 10,000.00. Nicanor is: Response: NRC Correct answer: NRC Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 13 Which of the following is subject to the 3% common carrier’s tax? Response: MJ Trucking services on their transport of goods or cargoes. Correct answer: Jeepney owned by Mang June for the transport of passengers Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 14 The output VAT on goods or properties sold may be imposed even in the absence of actual sale Response: False Feedback: Reason: In case of deemed sale, VAT may be imposed even in the absence of actual sale. Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 15 The President of the Philippines has the power to enter into a compromise settlement of tax liabilities on behalf of the BIR. Response: False Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 16 Tax is intended for common good and cannot be exercised to further private interest. Response: Inherent limitation Correct answer: Inherent limitation Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 17 The BIR recently introduced the chatbot named REVIE, the BIR's Digital Assistant, an artificial intelligence, that can be accessed 24/7 from the BIR website. Questions about e-services, registration requirements can be asked from Revie. In rolling this out and informing the taxpayer regarding Revie, the BIR may issue https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 3/16 1/20/24, 10:32 AM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Response: Revenue Memorandum Circular Correct answer: Revenue Memorandum Circular Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 18 S1: On October 15, 2020, Nicanor donated laptops to his high school teachers in Mataas na Paaralan ng Pelepenas, a public school in Manila, which will be used for online teaching during pandemic period. The donation is subject to donor’s tax. S2: On October 15, 2020, Nicanor donated laptops to his high school teachers in Mataas na Paaralan ng Pelepenas, a private school in Manila, which will be used for online teaching during pandemic period. The donation is subject to donor’s tax. Response: c. Both are true Correct answer: b. Only S2 is true Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 19 Franchise grantees of gas and water utilities are liable to 3% Other percentage tax. Response: False Feedback: Answer: franchise tax of 2% Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 20 In 2021, ABC Corp. borrowed money from the bank in the amount of Php 1 Million with an interest rate of 10%. ABC Corp. has interest income from bank deposits in the amount of Php 50,000.00 from which final tax was withheld. Assume ABC Corp.’s tax rate is 25%. How much is the allowable interest expense? Response: c. Php 83,500 Feedback: Solution: Interest expense 100,000 Less: Interest income (FT) 50,000 Rate 20% 10,000 Allowable interest expense 90,000 Correct answer: a. Php 90,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 21 Zesto Asia, a domestic corporation engaged in local and international operations has the following data for the year 2019 (use the old rate): Gross income from international operations Expenses from international operations P 30,000,000 24,000,000 The income tax due of Zesto Asia corporation is? Response: P 1,800,000 Feedback: Gross income from international operations P 30,000,000 Expenses from international operations ( 24,000,000) Taxable Income https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 6,000,000 4/16 1/20/24, 10:32 AM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - CITR Income Tax Due 30% 1,800,000 Correct answer: P 1,800,000 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 22 For income tax purposes, the profit from Nicanor’s investment in his asset is considered as income. Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 23 On May 14, 2021, Nicanor, single and a resident citizen died. The following day, you were engaged by the heirs of Nicanor to assist them in filing the estate tax return. Below are the properties left by Nicanor: House and lot located in Makati (family home) P 10,000,000 Montero Sports car 2,000,000 Bank deposits – Banko De Pelpens 6,000,000 Assuming after computing the estate tax, you report the amount the be paid the to the heirs. They told you that they do not have sufficient money to pay for the estate tax due. So, you advised [them] to withdraw money from the Bank deposits of Nicanor. The following day, the heir’s fill-up BIR Form 1904 and have it verified in the BIR. The said form together with a copy of Nicanor’s death certificate was submitted to the Banko De Pelepens. The bank allows the heirs to withdraw P 1,000,000 from Nicanor’s bank deposits. After withdrawing the said P 1,000,000 bank deposit, how much is the estate tax due, if any? Response: c. P 0 Feedback: Solutions *New Gross estate (excluding P 1Million) P 17,000,000 Less: Allowable deductions Family Home 10,000,000 Standard deduction 5,000,000 Net Taxable Estate 2,000,000 Estate tax rate 6% Estate tax due P 120,000 *The P 1,000,000 which was withdrawn by the heirs was already subjected to FWT. Hence, it will no longer form part of the Gross estate. Correct answer: a. P 120,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 24 16. Which of the following is TRUE if the motion for reconsideration or for new trial is denied? S1. A second motion for reconsideration or for new trial of a decision, final resolution or order may be made S2. Elevate the case to the Court of Appeals S3. Elevate the case to the Supreme Court S4. No second motion for reconsideration or for new trial of a decision, final resolution or order can be made Response: S3 Correct answer: S4 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 25 The following are No-Ruling Areas as far as the TTRA are concerned, except: Response: Past transactions Correct answer: Past transactions Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 26 https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 5/16 1/20/24, 10:32 AM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - These are taxes on goods manufactured or produced in the Philippines for domestic sales or consumption or for any other disposition and to things imported as well as services performed in the Philippine, which tax shall be in addition to the value added tax. Response: Excise Taxes Correct answer: Excise Taxes Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 27 PRTC., Inc. (PRTC) a prestigious review center, is planning to expand its business by building a new branch in Makati. So, it hired Boss Vic., Co., Inc a well-known construction company in the Philippines to construct a building for its (PRTC) new review center branch for a contract price of Php 20 Million. It was agreed that PRTC will procure the necessary construction materials. The following are the information pertaining to the construction for the for the month of May 2021: PRTC., Inc. (PRTC) a prestigious review center, is planning to expand its business by building a new branch in Makati. So, it hired Boss Vic., Co., Inc a well-known construction company in the Philippines to construct a building for its (PRTC) new review center branch for a contract price of Php 20 Million. It was agreed that PRTC will procure the necessary construction materials. The following are the information pertaining to the construction for the for the month of May 2021: Amount of billings Payments Service rendered Php 2 Million Php 1.5Million Construction Materials Php 1.3 Million Php 1 Million Assume the same facts except that it is Boss Vic., Co., Inc who provides the construction materials. How much is the creditable input tax? Response: b. Php 360,000 Feedback: Solution: Service rendered (P1.5M x 12%) 180,000 (Based on OR) Materials ( P1.M x 12%) 120,000 (Based on OR) Creditable input tax 300,000 Basis: Definition of Gross receipts. Correct answer: d. Php 300,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 28 Wendel, a resident citizen, is an owner of a sticker printing service in Manila. On January 5, 2023, he purchased goods amounting to P 56,000 (inclusive of vat) to Papel Corporation. How much withholding tax, if any, will Wendel withhold to his payment to Papel Corporation, assuming Wendel is classified by the BIR as top withholding agent? Response: d. P 1,120 Feedback: Solution: P 56,000/1.12 = P 50,000 x 1% = P 500 RR -11-2018 provides that a top withholding agent, as a rule, is required to withhold 1% on his/her/its payment for purchases of goods. Correct answer: b. P 500 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 29 Ms. Bea a licensed real estate broker comes to you with the following records and transactions: Transaction #1. Land with TCT NO. 1900238 was sold to Mr. Bean for P 5,000,000 by Mr. Budotz on September 08, 2022, in Manila evidenced by a deed of sale executed in Bulacan. The cost of the land is P 2,000,000 which is equal to its market value stated in the tax declaration and the property is located in Makati. Transactions #2. Land with TCT No. 1877234 was sold to Mr Gerarld for P 10,000,000 by Mr. Joshua on November 04, 2022, in Cavite evidenced by a deed of sale executed in Caloocan. The cost of the land is P 6,000,000 which is equal to its market value stated in the tax declaration and the property is located in Manila Additional Information • Bea called the respective RDO’s of each transaction to determine how much is the zonal value of each land sold. RDO’s reply is P 6,000,000 and P 9,800,000, respectively. • On December 14, 2022, Ms. Bea P 1,500,000 received her commission income from the above stated sellers. She incurred P 120,000 expenses in connection with her work and P 20,000 for her cosmetics and make-ups for her appealing appearance. Ms. Bea is currently residing in Cubao. In transaction #2, how much is the capital gains tax due? Response: d. P 600,000 Feedback: Final tax of 6% based on higher of Gross selling price or current fair market value as determined in accordance with Section 6(E) Solution: Gross selling price = P 10,000,000 FMV per Tax declaration = P 6,000,000 Zonal Value = P 9,800,000 Gross selling price of P 10,000,000 (Highest) x 6% = B. P 600,000 https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 6/16 1/20/24, 10:32 AM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Correct answer: d. P 600,000 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 30 The following information appeared in the 2022 BIR Form 2316 (Certificate of Compensation Payment/Tax Withheld) of Nicanor, a purely compensation income earner: Gross compensation income Php 400,000.00 13th month pay and other benefits 40,000.00 SSS 10,000.00 Philhealth contributions 10,000.00 Pagibig contributions 10,000.00 Union dues 10,000.00 Commission 50,000.00 Amount of taxes withheld (by the employer) 30,000.00 The total non-taxable portion to be deducted from gross compensation income of Nicanor is: Response: a. Php 80,000 Feedback: Solution: 13th month pay and other benefits 40,000.00 SSS 10,000.00 Philhealth contributions 10,000.00 Pagibig contributions 10,000.00 Union dues 10,000.00 TOTAL 80,000.00 Correct answer: a. Php 80,000 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 31 In 2019, Nicanor created two (2) trusts for his daughter, Julia. During the year, the two trusts earned net income as follows: Trust 1 P 4,000,000 Trust 2 P 6,000,000 Each of the trust filed their own income tax return and paid the corresponding income tax due as computed in their separate returns. How much is the additional income tax payable of Trust 2? Response: P 114,000 Feedback: Net income P6,000,000 Tax due: 1st P2,000,000 P490,000 Excess @ 32% 1,280,000 Tax due/paid 1,770,000 Versus Share 1,866,000*** Income Tax Payable-Trust 2 P96,000 Share in the Consolidated Tax due: Trust 2 (6,000,000/10,000,000) x P 3,110,000* 1,866,000*** Correct answer: P 96,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 32 Nicanor, a VAT-registered taxpayer, sold to Inday its merchandise amounting to Php 1,000.00. The sale shall be subject to 12% if Inday: Response: none of the above Correct answer: Is a national athlete Score: 0 out of 1 No https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 7/16 1/20/24, 10:32 AM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Question 33 In 2019, ABC corporation thru its board of directors, approved a resolution which gives its supervisors a free use of the company’s residential condominium in Makati City. The following data were revealed in the resolution about the condominium: Fair Market value of the condominium (per tax declaration), P 1,000,000 Zonal Value (per BIR assessment), P2,000,000 Fair market value (per Appraisal value), P2,500,000 Assume that the residential condominium was purchased by the company in installment for the supervisors’ free use. Acquisition cost exclusive of interest is P 3,000,000. At what amount should the company report as the quarterly monetary value of fringe benefit? Response: P 12,500 Feedback: Highest is P 3M = P3,000,000 x 5% x 50% / 12 mos = P6,250 x 3 mos = P 18, 250 Correct answer: P 18,250 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 34 XYZ Corporation, a newly organized corporation in the Philippines, issued on November 07, 2021 10,000(par value @ P 50.00 per share) shares of stocks to one of its incorporators, Mr. Nicanor for P 800,000. How much is the documentary stamp tax due? Response: P6,000 Feedback: Par value of shares (10,000 x 50) Divided by Total Multiply by DST due P 500,000 200 2,500 2 5,000 Correct answer: P5,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 35 PRTC INC., a corporation engaged in business in the Philippines and abroad has the following data (apply the old rate): Gross Income, Philippines P 975,000 Expenses, Philippines 750.000 Gross Income, Thailand 770,000 Expenses, Thailand 630,000 Interest on bank deposit 25,000 How much in the income tax due of PRTC INC., assuming it is a domestic corporation? Response: P 67,500 Feedback: https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 8/16 1/20/24, 10:32 AM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) Domestic Gross Income, Philippines P975,000 Expenses, Philippines (750,000) Gross Income, Malaysia Expenses, Malaysia Interest on bank deposit Taxable income 770,000 (630,000) 365,000 Tax Rate 30% Tax Due P109,500 Correct answer: P 109,500 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 36 If the CIR wants to issue a simplified guideline on how to apply for computerized accounting system, the CIR may issue Response: Revenue Memorandum Order Correct answer: Revenue Memorandum Order Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 37 A proposed assessment which is a result of the determination that there exists sufficient basis to assess the taxpayer for any deficiency tax or taxes. It shall show in detail the facts and the law, rules and regulations, or jurisprudence on which the proposed assessment is based. Response: NIC Correct answer: PAN Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 38 Donor’s tax paid to a foreign country is deductible from gross gifts. Response: False Feedback: Subject to limitations, it may be deducted from donor's tax due. Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 39 Nicanor, a resident Filipino citizen borrowed money from Inday, an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW/OCW). The interest income is derived from ____ and it is: Response: Within, Exempt Correct answer: Within, Taxable Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 40 Any tax assessment issued without an LOA is a violation of the taxpayer's right to due process and is therefore "inescapably void" Response: False https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 9/16 1/20/24, 10:32 AM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Feedback: Ans: T. Basis: Medicard Philippines, Inc. v. CIR, G.R. No. 222743 (2017); Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 78-2018 Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 41 It refers to a business entity or concern duly registered with and / or licensed by the PEZA to develop, operate and maintain an ECOZONE or any or all of the component IE, EPZ, Free Trade Zone or Tourist / Recreational Center and the required infrastructure facilities and utilities such as light and power system, water supply and distribution system, sewerage and drainage system, pollution control devices, communication facilities, paved road network, administration building and other facilities as may be required by the PEZA. The term shall include the PEZA and / or the Local Government Unit when by the themselves or in joint venture with a qualified private entity, shall act as the Developer / Operator of the ECOZONES. As such, they shall be entitled to the same incentives under Rule XIV of these Rules in accordance with the pertinent provisions of the Act and the Code. Response: Service Enterprise Correct answer: Developer or Operator Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 42 Sarah G, a Filipina singer/actress held a one-night concert in Canada. She was paid Php 1 Million ($20,000). Tax withheld and paid is Php 300,000.00 ($6,000). Sarah G is: Response: NRC Correct answer: RC Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 43 A domestic corporation made available the following financial information covering TY 2021: Statement of Financial Position Statement of Comprehensive Income Assets: Gross receipts 15,000,000 Current 20,000,000 Cost of service 5,000,000 Non-current (land/bldg) 10,000,000 Gross profit 10,000,000 Liabilities 5,000,000 Expenses 5,000,000 Stockholders’ Equity 25,000,000 Net income 5,000,000 Based on the foregoing, the proper corporate income tax rate that is applicable is: Response: a. 20% Feedback: Reason: Total assets excluding the land did not exceed P 100,000,000 and the Net income did not exceed the P 5,000,000 Correct answer: a. 20% Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 44 The following information were given to you by Ms. Reyes, a prominent independent contractor who offers architectural and engineering services for the taxable year 2020: Total gross receipts from architectural designs P 1,250,000 Total gross receipts from engineering services 3,000,000 Total cost of services 2,150,000 Total operating expenses 1,000,000 Based on the foregoing information, how much is Ms. Reyes’ taxable income? Response: P 1,100,000 Feedback: Solution: https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 10/16 1/20/24, 10:32 AM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Total gross receipts P 4,250,000 Less: Cost of services 2,150,000 Gross income 2,100,000 Less Opex 1,000,000 Taxable income 1,100,000 Correct answer: P 1,100,000 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 45 Nicanor died. Inday received the Php1M proceeds of life insurance as the designated beneficiary. The php 1M is: Response: Capital gains subject to capital gains tax Correct answer: Exclusions from Gross Income Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 46 Which is True? S1 - BIR has four Deputy Commissioners S2 - Bureau of Customs has six Deputy Commissioner Response: Both are false Correct answer: Both are true Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 47 Who can register as a BMBE? Response: Glenn & Maggie’s Walking Alive, a shop with a total assets (excluding land) of Php 5Million Correct answer: Rick and Daryl Beauty Shop, a partnership of professional beauticians Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 48 Nicanor, a Filipino citizen residing in the Philippines invested in XYZ Corporation established under the laws of the United States. The Corporation, which earned gross income (for the last three years) in the United States amounting to Php 200M and another Php 100M within the Philippines declared dividends. Nicanor will receive Php 100,000.00, XYZ Corp is Response: NRFC Correct answer: Cannot be determined Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 49 ABC Corp. pays its accountant a monthly retainer fee of Php 10,000. Compute the EWT to be withheld: Note: Assume that accountant is registered as non-VAT and has submitted the Sworn Declaration of Income to ABC Corp. at the start of the year. Response: 500 Feedback: Sworn Declaration is required to be submitted before the 5% rate can be applied. If no sworn declaration is submitted or if the professional is VAT-registered, the rate is 10% Correct answer: 500 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 50 https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 11/16 1/20/24, 10:32 AM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - San Miguelito Corporation (SMC) was paid to build the Skyway Stage 3. The income of SMC is derived from _____ and it is: Response: Within, Taxable Correct answer: Within, Taxable Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 51 A senior citizen may claim additional exemption in the amount of Php 25,000.00 if he has a qualified dependent. Response: False Feedback: The additional exemption is an old rule. It was removed under the TRAIN Law. Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 52 The following situations are subject to donor’s tax except: Response: Rhea, a resident citizen, donated a real property in Singapore to a non-resident alien Correct answer: Faith gives her husband a Rolex watch amounting to P150,000 as a birthday gift Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 53 Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) grants all of its employees 20 days’ sick leave for the whole year 2023. Such sick leave may be converted into cash before the end of the year. Jack, one of BIR's rank-and-file employees, who is earning a rate of P 600 per day, monetized his unused sick leave of P 6,600 at the end of the year. The whole amount of P 6,600 monetized unused vacation is partly treated taxable compensation and partly exempt from income tax. Response: False Feedback: Reason: Monetized unused vacation and sick leave of a government employee is exempted from income tax as they are de minimis benefits. Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 54 Which of the following is/are not a condition for a foreign sourced dividends received by a domestic corporation from a resident foreign corporation to be exempted from the payment of RCIT? S1: The dividends actually received or remitted into the Philippines are reinvested in the business operations of the domestic corporation within the next taxable year from the time the foreign-source dividends were received or remitted S2: The dividends received shall only be used to fund the working capital requirements, capital expenditures, dividend payments, investment in domestic subsidiaries, and infrastructure project S3: The domestic corporation holds directly at least twenty percent (20%) in value of the outstanding shares of the foreign corporation and has held the shareholdings uninterruptedly for a minimum of two (2) years at the time of the dividend’s distribution. In case the foreign corporation has been in existence for less than two (2) years at the time of dividends distribution, then the domestic corporation must have continuously held directly at least twenty percent (20%) in value of the foreign corporation's outstanding shares during the entire existence of the corporation. Response: d. None of the above Feedback: Basis: Section 5 of RR-5-2021 Correct answer: d. None of the above Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 55 Nicanor earned interest income from the time deposit he made in 2013 in the amount of Php 10,000 at XYZ Bank, a local bank. The interest income is? Response: Passive income subject to ordinary tax Correct answer: Passive income exempt from final tax Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 56 https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 12/16 1/20/24, 10:32 AM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - S1: The time for the filing and payment of the Documentary Stamp tax shall be within tenth (10th) day after the close of the month when the taxable document was made, signed, issued, accepted, or transferred, and the tax thereon shall be paid at the same time the aforesaid return is filed. S2: DST is to be file within the territorial jurisdiction of the Revenue District Office which has jurisdiction over the residence or principal place of business of the taxpayer. Response: Both are true Feedback: S1: should be on the fifth (5th) day Correct answer: Only S2 is true Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 57 Ningning, married to Dodong, died during the current taxable year leaving the following properties: · Two door commercial building inherited from her father 10 years before marriage valued at P4,000,000 at the time of death. · Seven-hectare agricultural land planted with coconut and other high-value crops donated by her mother during marriage with a fair market value of P2,000,000 at the time of death. · House and lot acquired during marriage with a fair market value of P5,000,000 at the time of death. · Three-door apartment owned by Ningning before marriage with a current value of P5,000,000. Ningning has a child from her ex-boyfriend before she got married with Dodong. · Four-hectare fishpond owned by Dodong before marriage valued at P4,500,000 at the time of death. · Cash of P6,000,000 representing income from various properties that cannot be identified to which properties it pertains. · Fruits earned from the following properties: PROPERTY BEFORE MARRIAGE AFTER MARRIAGE Commercial Building P 1,600,000 Agricultural land P 1,500,000 Apartment P 2,000,000 Fishpond P 500,000 P 1,000,000 How much is the conjugal/communal property if they got married on August 4, 1988? Response: P 17,000,000 Correct answer: P 17,000,000 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 58 ABC Corp., a TWA, purchased goods from Nicanor Enterprises in the amount of Php 20,000. If the purchase is a single purchase and Nicanor Enterprises is not considered a regular supplier, ABC Corp. is not required to make the withholding. Response: False Feedback: Purchase is over 10,000 hence withholding is required Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 59 ABC., Co. gave fringe benefits to employees as follows: To its Clerks and Janitors To its Area Managers P 100,000 650,000 How much is the total of the deductions of ABC., Co.? Response: P 1,000,000 Feedback: Monetary value https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 P 650,000 13/16 1/20/24, 10:32 AM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Divided by 65% Gross-up monetary value 1,000,000 Multiply by Fringe benefit rate 35% Fringe benefit tax P 350,000 Fringe benefit given to Clerks and Janitors (Rank and File) P 100,000 Fringe benefit given to Area Managers (Managers ) Fringe benefit tax (please refer to the computation above) Total Deductions 650,000 350,000 P 1,100,000 Correct answer: P 1,100,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 60 Real properties owned by a real estate developer cannot be converted to capital assets even if the assets are abandoned after two (2) years. Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 61 Which of the following is not subject to 3% percentage tax. Response: MCWD, a franchise grantee of water utilities. Correct answer: MCWD, a franchise grantee of water utilities. Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 62 Assuming on-line "talpakan", a cockfighting event, is sanctioned by the government, on-lines winnings should be Response: subject to final tax Correct answer: subject to final tax Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 63 Inday, an employee of Beshie Corp., is receiving daily compensation in the amount of P2,500, net of mandatory contributions. Assuming the Company has twenty-four working days (or equivalent to four weeks) January 2022, the total monthly withholding tax on compensation required to be withheld for Inday’s salary is: Response: c. P 12,320.56 Feedback: Solution: Total taxable compensation ₱ 2,500.00 Less: Compensation Range (Minimum) 2,192.00 Excess ₱ 308.00 Withholding tax shall be computed as follows: Predetermined Tax on ₱2,192.00 ₱ 356.16 Add: Tax on the excess (₱308.00 x 30%) 92.40 Total daily withholding tax ₱ 448.56 https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 14/16 1/20/24, 10:32 AM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Multiply by (working days) 24 Total Monthly withholding tax 10,765.44 Correct answer: d. P 10,765.44 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 64 Which is FALSE? Response: Taxpayer is required to protest to the FLD/FAN within 30 days from receipt Correct answer: Taxpayer is required to reply to the PAN within 15 days from receipt Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 65 Goldie, an employee of Silver Corp., is receiving weekly compensation in the amount of ₱9,500, net of mandatory contributions. Determine the total weekly withholding tax on compensation for the year 2022. Response: c. P 4,115.68 Feedback: Total taxable compensation ₱ 9,500.00 Less: Compensation Range (Minimum) 7,692.00 Excess ₱ 1,808.00 Withholding tax shall be computed as follows: Predetermined Tax on ₱7,692.00 ₱ 576.92 Add: Tax on the excess (₱1,808.00 x 25%) 452.00 Total weekly withholding tax ₱ 1,028.92 Correct answer: a. P 1,028.92 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 66 PRTC INC., a corporation engaged in business in the Philippines and abroad has the following data (apply the old rate): Gross Income, Philippines P 975,000 Expenses, Philippines 750.000 Gross Income, Thailand 770,000 Expenses, Thailand 630,000 Interest on bank deposit 25,000 How much in the income tax due of PRTC INC., assuming it is a resident foreign corporation? Response: P67,500 Feedback: RFC Gross Income, Philippines P975,000 Expenses, Philippines (750,000) Gross Income, Malaysia Expenses, Malaysia Interest on bank deposit https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 15/16 1/20/24, 10:32 AM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Taxable income 225,000 Tax Rate 30% Tax Due 67,500 Correct answer: P67,500 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 67 Which of the following non-essentials services shall be subject to excise tax? Response: Cases or treatments covered by the National Health Insurance Program. Correct answer: Performance of services, net of excise tax and value added tax, on invasive cosmetic procedures, surgeries, and body enhancement directed solely towards improving, altering, or enhancing the patient’s appearance and do not meaningfully promote the proper function of the body or prevent or treat illness or disease. Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 68 Proceeds of insurance taken by a corporation on the life of an executive to indemnify the latter’s beneficiaries against loss in case of his death. The premiums paid by the corporation is deductible expense of the corporation. Response: False Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 69 Train law provides that starting January 1, 2023, the filing and payment of VAT shall now be done on a quarterly basis, within 25 days following the close of each taxable quarter. Response: False Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 70 Nicanor is an architect. His reported total gross receipts in 2023 amounted to Php 5,400,000.00 (net of applicable withholding tax) while the cost of service and operating expenses were Php 2,550,000.00 and Php 1,550,000.00, respectively. Since he does not keep receipts of his purchases, his Accountant advised to avail of the 40% OSD in his 1st Quarter ITR. Total tax withheld (expanded withholding tax) by his clients is equivalent to 10% from which he received tax certificates (BIR Form 2307s). During filing annual ITR, without getting professional advice, he filed his own return and opted 8% preferential taxation. What is Nicanor’s CORRECT taxable income in 2023? Disregard payment in his original return filed. Response: c. Php 5,750,000 Feedback: Solution: Gross receipts 6,000,000 (5.4M/.90% [100% -10% wtxrate]) OSD (40% of GR) 2,400,000 Taxable income 3,600,000 Correct answer: b. Php 3,600,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 16/16 Home *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination Diagnostic Examination Taxation (TAX) Submissions Here are your latest answers: Question 1 Wendel, a resident citizen, is an owner of a sticker printing service in Manila. On August 15, 2023, he made payments amounting to P 56,000 (inclusive of vat) to Mang Danny for the repairs of all his machines. How much withholding tax, if any, will Wendel withhold to his payment to Mang Danny, assuming Wendel is classified by the BIR as top withholding agent? Response: e. P 2,240 Correct answer: c. P 1,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 2 ABC Corp. pays monthly rent of Php 100,000 on his place of business located in a mall owned by Alaya Land, Inc. (ALI) The net cash to be received by ALI is? Response: 100,000 Correct answer: 95,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 3 In 2021, ABC Corp., established in 2015 reported the following information: Balance Sheet: Asset - Php 50,000,000 Liability - Php 30,000,000 Stockholders' Equity - Php 20,000,000 Income Statement: Gross sales - Php 50,000,000 Cost of sales – Php 40,000,000 Operating Expenses - Php 20,000,000 Until when can ABC Corp carry-over the loss against its gross income? Response: a. 2023 Feedback: Pursuant to Section 4 (bbb) of Bayanihan II and as implemented under RR 25-2020, the net operating losses of a business or enterprise incurred for taxable years 2020 and 2021 can be carried over as a deduction from gross income for the next five consecutive taxable years following the year of such loss. Correct answer: d. 2026 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 4 JMC Marketing Corporation and Senior Vice-President Nicanor negotiated for the purchase of a motor vehicle amounting to Php 8 Million to be used by the latter. Both agreed to share half of the purchase price. The monetary value to be used in computing the fringe benefit tax is: Response: c. P 4,000,000 Feedback: Solution: P 8,000,000/2 = P 4,000,000 share of JMC Marketing Corporation Correct answer: c. P 4,000,000 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 5 A domestic corporation made available the following financial information covering TY 2021: Statement of Financial Position Statement of Comprehensive Income Assets: Gross receipts 20,000,000 Current 80,000,000 Cost of service 12,000,000 Non-current (land/bldg) 50,000,000 Gross profit 8,000,000 Liabilities 40,000,000 Expenses 4,000,000 Stockholders’ Equity 90,000,000 Net income 4,000,000 Based on the foregoing, the proper corporate income tax rate that is applicable is: Response: c. 30% Feedback: Reason: Total assets excluding the land did not exceed P 100,000,000 and the Net income did not exceed the P 5,000,000 Correct answer: a. 20% Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 6 In 2019, ABC corporation thru its board of directors, approved a resolution which gives its supervisors a free use of the company’s residential condominium in Makati City. The following data were revealed in the resolution about the condominium: Fair Market value of the condominium (per tax declaration), P 1,000,000 Zonal Value (per BIR assessment), P2,000,000 Fair market value (per Appraisal value), P2,500,000 How much is the Fringe benefit tax? Response: P 33,654 Feedback: MV = P 50,000/65% x 35% = P 26,923 Correct answer: P 26, 923 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 7 Nicanor took a life insurance at 21 years old requiring him to pay Php 30,000 per year. The term of the policy is ten years. If he dies at any time, his beneficiary will get the proceeds. He outlived the policy. Upon reaching the age of 60, he took out insurance getting Php 2M in the process. The Php 1.7 Million is: Response: Inclusions in / Items of Gross Income Correct answer: Inclusions in / Items of Gross Income Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 8 The CIR can terminate the accounting period of Nicanor if he finds out that Nicanor, who is engaged in business and is under BIR audit, was discreetly transferring his properties to his family members or friends Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 9 Boat Ferrari is a common carrier by sea. During a particular quarter, its receipts consist of the following (exclusive of taxes): Transportation of passengers P 2,000,000 Transportation of goods 3,000,000 Transportation of cargoes 1,500,000 The output VAT due is for the quarter is? Response: P 780,000 Feedback: (6.5M x 12% = P 780,000 VAT; 0 OPT) Exceeding VAT Threshold Correct answer: P 780,000 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 10 The principles of sound tax system are required to be applied. Response: True Feedback: These are GENERAL PRINCIPLES only hence not really required to be followed Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 11 Jeff Bezos, the world's richest person is an american based in the California. Response: NRANETB Correct answer: NRANETB Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 12 The Income Statement of ABC Corp., a Top Withholding Agent (TWA) disclosed the following: Gross Sales - Php 5,000,000 Less: Cost of Sales: Merchandise Inventory (beg) - 1,000,000 Add: Purchases of inventories - 2,000,000 Available for Sale - 3,000,000 Merchandise Inventory (end) - 500,000 Cost of sales - 2,500,000 Gross Profit - 2,500,000 Administrative and Operating expenses: Salaries and wages - 500,000 Professional fees (GPP) – 100,000 Professional fees (made to small time practitioners-STP) – 100,000 Rent – 100,000 Janitorial expenses (agency fee is 50,000) - 300,000 Security expenses (agency fee is 50,000) - 300,000 Utility expense (electricity) - 100,000 Net Income 1,000,000 Compute the EWT on other services: Response: 15,000 Feedback: Correct answer: 2,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 13 In 2021, ABC Corp. borrowed money from the bank in the amount of Php 1 Million with an interest rate of 10%. ABC Corp. has interest income from bank deposits in the amount of Php 50,000.00 from which final tax was withheld. Assume ABC Corp.’s tax rate is 25%. How much is the allowable interest expense? Response: b. Php 100,000 Feedback: Solution: Interest expense 100,000 Less: Interest income (FT) 50,000 Rate 20% 10,000 Allowable interest expense 90,000 Correct answer: a. Php 90,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 14 JMC Marketing Corp. grants its employees 20 days vacation leave for the whole year. Such vacation leave may be converted into cash before the end of the calendar year 2023. Manuel, an accounting clerk of the company, who is earning a rate of P 600 per day, monetized his unused vacation leave of P 6,600 at the end of the year. The whole amount of P 6,600 monetized unused vacation is part of Manuel’s taxable compensation. Response: False Feedback: P 6,000 is exempt (600 x 10 days monetized unused vacation leave (MUVL) is de minimis benefits) the P 600 excess de minimis benefits (in excess of 10 days MUVL will be subjected to the 90k ceiling of 13th month pay and other benefits. Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 15 Nicanor bought 1,000 shares of stock of ABC Corp. amounting to Php 1,000,000.00 in 2015. The par value of each share is Php 1,000. He sold the same to Inday for Php 2,000,000 in 2021. The Book Value is at Php 1,500 per share. Compute the donor's tax. Response: 30,000 Feedback: Correct answer: 0 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 16 S1: The certificate or receipts showing payment of taxes issued to a person engaged in a business subject to an annual registration fee shall be kept conspicuously exhibited in plain view in or at the place where the business is conducted; and in case of a peddler or other persons not having a fixed place of business, shall be kept in the possession of the holder thereof, subject to production upon demand of any internal revenue officer. S2: Any business for which the annual registration fee has been paid may, subject to the rules and regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Finance, upon recommendation of the Commissioner, be removed and continued in any other place without the payment of additional tax during the term for which the payment was made. Response: Both are true Feedback: Specific rule under Section 241 and Section 243 of the NIRC, as amended. Correct answer: Both are true Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 17 Zygomite Minerals, Inc., a corporation registered and holding office in Australia, not operating in the Philippines, may be subject to Philippine income taxation on Response: d. interests derived from its dollar deposits in a Philippine bank under the Expanded Foreign Currency Deposit System. Correct answer: b. gains it derived from sale in Australia of shares of stock of Philex Mining Corporation, a Philippine corporation. Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 18 Below is the summary of sales made by Nicanor to Inday in the year 2021: Date of transaction Description August 1, 2021 Nissan Almera, Car August 1, 2021 Golden ring October 28, 2021 Vacant lot – Macabebe Pampanga (FMV 15,000,000) In relation to the sale on October 28, 2021, when is the deadline for the payment of DST? Response: December 31, 2021 Feedback: Deadline is 5th day following the month of sale Amount P 900,000 50,000 6,000,000 Correct answer: November 5, 2021 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 19 1st statement - A motion for new trial may be based on fraud, accident, mistake, excusable negligence. 2nd statement – A motion for new trial may be based on newly discovered evidence, which he could not, with reasonable diligence, have discovered and produced at the trial and, which, if presented, would probably alter the result. Response: Both are true Correct answer: Both are true Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 20 The ___________ may levy an annual professional tax on each person engaged in the exercise or practice of his profession requiring government examination as such amount and reasonable classification as the Sangguniang Panlalawigan may determine. Response: City Correct answer: Province Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 21 Nicanor is an Overseas Contract Worker based in Dubai. His salary is: Response: Exclusions from Gross Income Correct answer: None of the Above Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 22 In 2022. ABC Corporation leased the whole first and second floors of Aleng Nenang’s building in Manila. Aleng Nena told Nicanor, the General Manager of ABC Corporation, that her business of leasing her building is not registered with the government (such as the Manila City Hall, BIR, and DTI). On May 03, 2022, while preparing its first quarter Income Tax Return, ABC Corporation demanded from Aling Nena an acknowledgement receipt for the whole amount it paid to her amounting to P 300,000 representing the corporation’s rent. Aling Nena without hesitation gave the corporation the requested acknowledgement receipt. Knowing that Aling Nena’s business is not registered with the BIR, Inday, the accountant of company advised the latter to shoulder the mandatory 5% expanded withholding tax in order to claim the necessary Rent Expense. Assuming ABC Corporation shouldered the 5% expanded withholding tax, how much Rent Expense will the claim as an allowable deduction? Response: b. P 315,000 Feedback: Reason: Section 34 (B) of the NIRC provides No deduction from gross income shall be allowed under Subsection (A) hereof unless the taxpayer shall substantiate with sufficient evidence, such as official receipts or other adequate records. xxx. Correct answer: c. P 0 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 23 Which of the following is not included in the definition of a corporation under the CREATE law? Response: d. None of the above Correct answer: d. None of the above Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 24 The sources of revenue should be sufficient to meet the demands of public expenditures: Response: fiscal adequacy Correct answer: fiscal adequacy Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 25 A person who has paid the corresponding professional tax shall be entitled to practice his profession in any part of the Philippines without being subjected to any other national or local tax, license, or free for the practice of such profession. Response: False Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 26 Interest income of Nicanor from peso bank deposit in ABC Bank is Php 10,000. The withholding agent is Response: ABC Bank Correct answer: ABC Bank Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 27 ABC Corp. is a domestic corporation. It sold goods to XYZ Corp., a non-resident foreign corporation based in the United States of America. ABC Corp. billed XYZ Corp. $ 50,000 upon actual export. XYZ Corp. remitted the amount in Philippine Peso. The sale is: Response: Subject to percentage tax Correct answer: Subject to 12% Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 28 S1: Excise tax is an internal revenue tax that is levied on the sale of specific goods and services, such as alcohol, fuel and tobacco. S2: Specific tax refers to the excise tax which is based on selling price or other specified value of the goods/articles. Response: Both are true Correct answer: Only S1 is true Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 29 If in respect of a particular employee, the regular compensation is exempt from withholding tax because the amount thereof is below the compensation level, but supplementary compensation is paid during the calendar year; or the supplementary compensation is equal to or more than the regular compensation to be paid; or the employee was newly hired and had a previous employer/s within the calendar year, other than the present employer doing this cumulative computation, the present employer shall determine the tax to be deducted and withheld in accordance with the cumulative average method Response: True Feedback: Basis: RR-11-2018 Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 30 Tulong Para sa Masa, a non-profit charitable organization, imported relief goods from abroad that will be given by the organization to the poorest of the poor/indigenous people. Such importation is exempt from VAT. Response: True Feedback: The importation of goods is not one of those VAT exempt transaction under Section 109 of the NIRC Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 31 In 2019, Nicanor created two (2) trusts for his daughter, Julia. During the year, the two trusts earned net income as follows: Trust 1 P 4,000,000 Trust 2 P 6,000,000 Each of the trust filed their own income tax return and paid the corresponding income tax due as computed in their separate returns. How much is the additional income tax payable of Trust 2? Response: P 1,770,000 Feedback: Net income P6,000,000 Tax due: 1st P2,000,000 P490,000 Excess @ 32% 1,280,000 Tax due/paid 1,770,000 Versus Share 1,866,000*** Income Tax Payable-Trust 2 P96,000 Share in the Consolidated Tax due: Trust 2 (6,000,000/10,000,000) x P 3,110,000* 1,866,000*** Correct answer: P 96,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 32 Nicanor, an employee of ABC Corp., is receiving regular monthly compensation in the amount of P 165,000 net of mandatory contributions, with supplementary compensation in the amount of P 5,000 for the month. Determine the total monthly WTC for the year 2022. Response: c. P 42,770.80 Feedback: Solution: Total taxable P 165,000 Less Compensation range (4th bracket) 66,667 Excess 98,333 Add: supplementary compensation 5,000 Total 103,333 Using 4th bracket Predetermined tax on P 66,667 P 10,833.33 Add: Tax on excess (P103,333 x 30%) 30,999.90 Total monthly WTC 41,833.23 Correct answer: d. P 41,833.23 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 33 Any tax assessment issued without an LOA is a violation of the taxpayer's right to due process and is therefore "inescapably void" Response: True Feedback: Ans: T. Basis: Medicard Philippines, Inc. v. CIR, G.R. No. 222743 (2017); Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 78-2018 Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 34 Nicanor, a resident Filipino citizen invested in PA-MINE CORPORATION, a foreign corporation. The corporation, which has sales in the United States amounting to Php 100M and another Php 200M in the Philippines declared dividends. The dividend income is derived from ____ and it is: Response: Within, Taxable Correct answer: Within, Taxable Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 35 ABC Corp., is engaged in resort operations. In 2020, the Board of Directors decided to sell a residential beach house and lot located in Boracay for Php 20 Million. They bought the property and developed it for "stay-cation" renting it for private use. The resort has been closed since March 2020 and has been idle till today. BIR zonal value for the lot is Php 10 Million while Assessor's Fair Value per Tax Declaration of the lot is Php 5 Million while the house is valued at Php 5 Million. How much is the capital gains tax? Response: 1,200,000 Feedback: Correct answer: 0 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 36 Nicanor bought a car at Php 1 Million. He sold the same for Php 1.2 Million. The Php 1 Million is: Response: Capital gains subject to capital gains tax Correct answer: None of the Above Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 37 Nicanor deposited money in Banko De Kano, a commercial bank established under the laws of the United States of America. The money earns interest income. Such interest income need not be reported in the income tax return as it was already subjected to Final Withholding Tax. Response: False Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 38 A preliminary Assessment Notice (PAN) is NOT required to be issued by the BIR before issuing a Final Assessment Notice (FAN) on one of the following cases: Response: b) When the finding for any deficiency tax is the result of mathematical error in the computation of the tax as appearing on the face of the return; Feedback: Basis: Section 228, NIRC Correct answer: b) When the finding for any deficiency tax is the result of mathematical error in the computation of the tax as appearing on the face of the return; Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 39 Statement 1: A donation inter vivos by husband and wife, jointly during the marriage is a donation of community property that will require one computation of the donor’s tax, if the spouses are under the system of absolute community of property. Statement 2: A donation inter vivos by husband and wife, jointly during the marriage is a donation of exclusive property by the either spouse that will require one computation of the donor’s tax, if the spouses are under the system of conjugal partnership of gains. Response: Only Statement 2 is true Correct answer: Both statements are false Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 40 The tax burden should be proportionate to the taxpayer’s ability to pay. Response: theoretical justice Correct answer: theoretical justice Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 41 The BIR announced that meeting with BIR can be done online using the e-appointment. This is in accordance with administrative feasibility Response: False Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 42 S1: In computing the DST, the taxable due per unit of Bonds, Debentures, Certificate of Stock or Indebtedness issued in foreign Countries is P.75 based on fair market value of such bonds, debentures, Certificate of Stock or Indebtedness. S2: In computing the DST, the taxable due per unit of All Bills of Exchange or Drafts is P.60 based on Face value of any such bill of exchange or draft. Response: Only S2 is true. Correct answer: Only S2 is true. Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 43 Piyu Corporation, a domestic corporation, owns twenty (20%) of the outstanding share of NTZ Corporation, a non-resident foreign corporation (NRFC) since August 15, 2015. On June 30, 2021, it received dividends amounting to P 1,000,000 from the said NRFC. The said dividend has not been used until January 13, 2023, to which in the said year, the income is reinvested in the business operation of Piyu Corporation. The dividend income shall be declared as income for the taxable year 2021. Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 44 Installment payment of income tax is allowed regardless of amount. Response: False Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 45 S1: Hybrid electric vehicles shall refer to a motor vehicle powered by fuel energy, with or without provision for off vehicle charging in combination with gasoline, diesel, or any other power. S2: Hybrid electric vehicle must be able to propel itself from as stationary condition using solely electric motor. Response: Only S1 is false Feedback: S1: Hybrid electric vehicles shall refer to a motor vehicle powered by electric energy, with or without provision for off vehicle charging in combination with gasoline, diesel, or any other power. RR-5-2018 Correct answer: Only S1 is false Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 46 The Income Statement of ABC Corp., a Top Withholding Agent (TWA) disclosed the following: Gross Sales - Php 5,000,000 Less: Cost of Sales: Merchandise Inventory (beg) - 1,000,000 Add: Purchases of inventories - 2,000,000 Available for Sale - 3,000,000 Merchandise Inventory (end) - 500,000 Cost of sales - 2,500,000 Gross Profit - 2,500,000 Administrative and Operating expenses: Salaries and wages - 500,000 Professional fees (GPP) – 100,000 Professional fees (made to small time practitioners-STP) – 100,000 Rent – 100,000 Janitorial expenses (agency fee is 50,000) - 300,000 Security expenses (agency fee is 50,000) - 300,000 Utility expense (electricity) - 100,000 Net Income 1,000,000 Compute the EWT on purchase of goods: Response: 20,000 Correct answer: 20,000 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 47 It refers to a business entity or concern duly registered with and / or licensed by the PEZA to develop, operate and maintain an ECOZONE or any or all of the component IE, EPZ, Free Trade Zone or Tourist / Recreational Center and the required infrastructure facilities and utilities such as light and power system, water supply and distribution system, sewerage and drainage system, pollution control devices, communication facilities, paved road network, administration building and other facilities as may be required by the PEZA. The term shall include the PEZA and / or the Local Government Unit when by the themselves or in joint venture with a qualified private entity, shall act as the Developer / Operator of the ECOZONES. As such, they shall be entitled to the same incentives under Rule XIV of these Rules in accordance with the pertinent provisions of the Act and the Code. Response: Facilities Enterprise Correct answer: Developer or Operator Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 48 The party who desires to introduce in evidence voluminous documents or long accounts must, upon motion and approval by the Court, refer the voluminous documents to an independent Certified Public Accountant (CPA). The authority to conduct an audit and, thereafter, testify relative to such summary and certification is given by the Court by issuing a: Response: Letter of Authority Correct answer: Commission Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 49 Excess de minimis of a managerial employee shall form part of the Php 90,000 threshold (13th month pay and other benefits) Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 50 ABC Corp. is a domestic corporation. It sold goods to XYZ Corp., a PEZA-registered export enterprise based in Cavite Economic Zone. ABC Corp. billed XYZ Corp. Php 1,000,000 upon delivery to XYZ Corp. XYZ Corp. paid Php 1,000,000. Subsequently, XYZ Corp. sold the goods to GHI Corp., a PEZA-registered export enterprise based Calamba, Laguna. The sale by XYZ Corp. is: Response: VAT-exempt Correct answer: Subject to 0% Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 51 Nicanor signified his intention to be taxed at 8% income tax rate on gross sales in his 2021 1st Quarter Income Tax Return. He has no other source of income. His total sales for the first three (3) quarters amounted to P3,000,000.00 with 4th quarter sales of P3,500,000.00. Other information was made available: st 1 Quarter (8%) 2 nd Quarter (8%) rd 3 Quarter (8%) th 4 Quarter TOTAL Total sales 500,000.00 500,000.00 2,000,000.00 3,500,000.00 6,500,000.00 Less: COS 300,000.00 300,000.00 1,200,000.00 1,200,000.00 3,000,000.00 Gross income 200,000.00 200,000.00 800,000.00 2,300,000.00 3,500,000.00 Less: Opex 120,000.00 120,000.00 480,000.00 720,000.00 1,440,000.00 Taxable income 80,000.00 80,000.00 320,000.00 1,580,000.00 2,060,000.00 How much is the percentage tax payable for 2021? Response: P 60,000 Feedback: 2021 1st – 3rd Quarters Gross receipts 3,000,000 Rate 1% PT 30,000 Correct answer: P 30,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 52 Renunciation by the surviving spouse of his/her share in the conjugal partnership or absolute community after the dissolution of the marriage in favor of the heirs of the deceased spouse or any other person/s is subject to donor’s tax. Response: False Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 53 In case of fraud or intent to evade payment of the tax, the action may be instituted within ________ years from the discovery of such fraud or intent to evade payment. Response: 10 Correct answer: 10 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 54 Nicanor is an architect. His reported total gross receipts in 2023 amounted to Php 5,400,000.00 (net of applicable withholding tax) while the cost of service and operating expenses were Php 2,550,000.00 and Php 1,550,000.00, respectively. Since he does not keep receipts of his purchases, his Accountant advised to avail of the 40% OSD in his 1st Quarter ITR. Total tax withheld (expanded withholding tax) by his clients is equivalent to 10% from which he received tax certificates (BIR Form 2307s). During filing annual ITR, without getting professional advice, he filed his own return and opted 8% preferential taxation. What is Nicanor’s CORRECT income tax due in 2023? Disregard payment in his original return filed. Response: a. Php 1,002,000 Feedback: Solution: Gross receipts 6,000,000 (5.4M/.90% [100% -10% wtxrate]) OSD (40% of GR) 2,400,000 Taxable income 3,600,000 Tax due 2M-8M P 402,500 30% of excess of 2M (1.6M x 30%) 480,000 Income tax due 882,500 Correct answer: b. Php 882,500 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 55 Wisely So, a Filipino chess super-grandmaster, applied for an American citizenship a few years ago when he migrated in the USA. The US government approved his application. Wisely took his oath of allegiance to the US on February 2021. Wisely So is now classified as: Response: NRC Correct answer: NRANETB Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 56 Nicanor a seller of Vegetables in wet market, earned P 2,000,000 in 2022. Nicanor is liable to percentage tax. Response: True Feedback: Reason: VAT exempt transaction. Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 57 Capital loss can be deducted from any gross income. Response: True Feedback: Can be deducted only up to capital gain Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 58 Claims of the decedent against insolvent persons are included in the gross estate at their full amount and are deducted from the gross estate to the extent of the collectible portion. Response: True Feedback: deducted from the gross estate to the extent of uncollectible amount Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 59 ABC Corp. is a non-resident foreign corporation based in Canada and is engaged in the sale of meat products like chicken and other meat products. It sold goods to DEF Corp. (DC) in the amount of $50,000. DEF Corp., in turn, sold the same to XYZ Corp. which is DC operating a chain of supermarkets in the Philippines. XYZ Corp. sells the same to consumers. The sale by XYZ Corp. to consumers is: Response: Subject to percentage tax Correct answer: VAT-exempt Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 60 Train law provides that starting January 1, 2023, the filing and payment of VAT shall now be done on a quarterly basis, within 25 days following the close of each taxable quarter. Response: False Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 61 The effect of the taxpayer’s failure to reply to the PAN: Response: The BIR will issue the FLD/FAN after the lapse of the 15-day period Correct answer: The BIR will issue the FLD/FAN after the lapse of the 15-day period Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 62 The Board of ABC Corp. (DC) declared that all stockholders of record as of December 31, 2020 shall receive Php 100,000. The amount XYZ Corp. will actually receive from ABC Corp is? Response: 85,000 Correct answer: 100,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 63 Juicy Wiggle Corporation will remove from customs 50 cases of Four Seasons Powdered Juice using caloric and non-caloric sweetener containing 144 packs by 25 grams. Each 25 grams pack can make 1 Liter (per serving suggestion appearing on the label) How much is the total excise tax to be paid before removal? Response: P 43,200 Feedback: No. of Cases 50 Multiplied by no. of bottle per case 144 Total no. of bottles 7,200 Multiplied by content per bottle Total Volume in Liter 1L 7,200L Multiplied by Specific Tax Rate Total excise tax to be paid before removal 6.00 P43,200 Correct answer: P 43,200 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 64 1st statement - A duly registered BMBE shall be exempt from income tax on income arising purely from its operations as such BMBE 2nd statement - Income tax exemption shall not apply to interest, including those from any currency bank deposit and yield or any other monetary benefit from deposit substitutes and from trust funds and similar arrangements Response: Both are true Correct answer: Both are true Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 65 Facts: Nicanor and Inday, husband and wife, donated a communal parcel of land located in Manila to their son, Junior who was getting married within 7 months after the date of donation. Below are the details about the fair market value of the parcel of land: Fair market value at the time of donation P 5,000,000 Fair market value at the time of marriage P 5,500,000 Additional information: • The property is subject to mortgage amounting to P 1,000,0000 which was assumed by Junior How much is the donor’s tax due of Nicanor? Response: c. P 105,000 Feedback: Solution: Gross gift (P5Million/2) P 2,500,000 Less: Mortgage assumed 500,000 ( P 1,000,000/2) Net gift 2,000,000 Less: Exempt gift 250,000 Taxable net gift 1,750,000 Multiply by 6% Donor’s tax due 105,000 Correct answer: c. P 105,000 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 66 Which of the following separation pay is most likely to be subjected to income tax? S1: Pay by reason of death S2: Pay by reason of other physical disability S3: Pay by reason of sickness S4: Pay by reason of redundancy or bankruptcy Response: d. S4 Feedback: Reason: S3 – to be exempt, sickness should be serious Correct answer: c. S3 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 67 As a general rule, the intangible properties of a nonresident alien at the time of his death or donation, as the case may be, transferred but situated outside the Philippines shall: Response: Not be considered as part of his gross estate or gross gift, hence, not subject to estate tax or donor’s tax. Correct answer: Not be considered as part of his gross estate or gross gift, hence, not subject to estate tax or donor’s tax. Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 68 Claims of the decedent against absconded persons are included in the gross estate at their full amount and are deducted from the gross estate to the extent of the uncollectible portion. Response: True Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 69 Statement 1: Resident foreign corporations are subject to income tax based on net income from sources within and without the Philippines. Statement 2: Non-resident foreign corporations are subject to income tax based on net income from sources within the Philippines. Response: Statement 2 is true but, Statement 1 is false Correct answer: Both statements are false Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 70 Nicanor, a Filipino Citizen residing in Manila, had the following data for the taxable year 2021: Gross income from rent of commercial spaces, net of P 60,000 withholding tax P 1,140,000 Dividend income: From domestic corporation 50,000 From resident foreign corporation 60,000 From non-resident foreign corporation 20,000 Interest income: On notes receivable 6,000 On Philippine bank deposit, net of FWT 4,800 On Phil bank deposit under FCDU 4,000 On bank deposit abroad 5,000 On long-term bank deposit 20,000 Royalty income: From literary works 10,000 Other than literary works 12,000 Information on disposition of capital assets: Capital gain on sale of unlisted shares of stock of ABC Corp 200,000 On sale of vacation house in Gapan City • Acquisition Cost - 5,500,000 • Selling price - 6,000,000 • Zonal Value - 4,000,000 • FMV per tax declaration 5,000,000 Business expenses 691,000 How much is the total passive income subject to final tax (excluding those subjects to capital gains tax)? Response: d. Php 82,000 Feedback: Solution: Dividend income From domestic corporation 50,000 Interest income: On Philippine bank deposit, net of FWT (4,800/80%) 6,000 On Phil bank deposit under FCDU 4,000 Royalty income: From literary works 10,000 Other than literary works 12,000 Total passive income subject to final tax 82,000 Correct answer: d. Php 82,000 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes 1/20/24, 12:36 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Home *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination Diagnostic Examination Taxation (TAX) Submissions Here are your latest answers: Question 1 The Board of ABC Corp. (DC) declared that all stockholders of record as of December 31, 2020 shall receive Php 100,000. XYZ Corp., an NRFC which is based in the USA with whom the Philippine Government has existing bilateral agreements, will most likely receive the amount of? Response: 100,000 Correct answer: 85,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 2 1st statement - The Court of Appeals retains exclusive appellate jurisdiction to review by appeal, the Decisions of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue in cases involving disputed assessments, refunds of internal revenue taxes, fees or other charges, penalties imposed in relation thereto, or other matters arising under the National Internal Revenue Code or other law or part of law administered by the Bureau of Internal Revenue. 2nd statement - The Court of Tax Appeals’ original appellate jurisdiction includes criminal cases involving violations of the National Internal Revenue Code and the Tariff and Customs Code Response: Both are true Correct answer: Only S2 is true Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 3 1st statement - A motion for reconsideration may be based on fraud, accident, mistake, excusable negligence. 2nd statement – A motion for reconsideration may be based on newly discovered evidence, which he could not, with reasonable diligence, have discovered and produced at the trial and, which, if presented, would probably alter the result. Response: only 2nd is true Correct answer: Both are false Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 4 The prescriptive period in the collection of basic real property tax and any other tax _______ years from the date they become due. Response: 3 Correct answer: 5 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 5 S1: Unless otherwise provided by special laws, if the denatured alcohol is mixed with gasoline, the excise tax on which has already been paid, the alcohol content shall be subject to the tax herein prescribed. The removal of denatured alcohol of not less than one hundred eighty degrees ( I80˚) proof (ninety percent (90%) absolute alcohol) shall be deemed to have been removed for motive power. unless shown otherwise. S2: The excise tax paid on the purchased basestock (bunker) used in the manufacture of excisable articles and forming part thereof shall be credited against the excise tax due thereon. For purposes of these regulations. any excess of excise taxes paid on raw materials resulting from manufacturing, blending. processing, storage, and handling losses shall not give rise to a tax refund or credit. Response: Both are false Feedback: Specific rule under RR-2-2018 Correct answer: Both are true Score: 0 out of 1 No https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 1/14 1/20/24, 12:36 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Question 6 Inday, an employee of Beshie Corp., is receiving daily compensation in the amount of P2,500, net of mandatory contributions. Assuming the Company has twenty-four working days (or equivalent to four weeks) January 2022, the total monthly withholding tax on compensation required to be withheld for Inday’s salary is: Response: a. P 7,693.44 Feedback: Solution: Total taxable compensation ₱ 2,500.00 Less: Compensation Range (Minimum) 2,192.00 Excess ₱ 308.00 Withholding tax shall be computed as follows: Predetermined Tax on ₱2,192.00 ₱ 356.16 Add: Tax on the excess (₱308.00 x 30%) 92.40 Total daily withholding tax ₱ 448.56 Multiply by (working days) 24 Total Monthly withholding tax 10,765.44 Correct answer: d. P 10,765.44 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 7 John is an OCW based on Saudi Arabia. From January to June 2022, he earned Php 2 Million from his business in the Philippines and another Php 2 Million from his employment abroad. On July 1, 2022, he returned to the Philippines to live permanently herein. Upon his return and until the end of the year, he earned Php 1 Million from his business and another Php 1 Million from sources outside the Philippines. How much is John’s total income from sources within the Philippines? Response: b. P 3,000,000 Feedback: Solution: Income from business (Jan-Jun 2022) P 2,000,000 Income from business (Jul-Dec 2022) 1,000,000 Total income from within P 3,000,000 Correct answer: b. P 3,000,000 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 8 Nicanor earned interest income from the time deposit he made in 2013 in the amount of Php 10,000 at XYZ Bank, a local bank. The final tax required to be withheld is? Response: 0 Correct answer: 0 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 9 In 2019, ABC corporation thru its board of directors, approved a resolution which gives its supervisors a free use of the company’s residential condominium in Makati City. The following data were revealed in the resolution about the condominium: Fair Market value of the condominium (per tax declaration), P 1,000,000 Zonal Value (per BIR assessment), P2,000,000 Fair market value (per Appraisal value), P2,500,000 How much is the Fringe benefit tax? Response: P 33,654 Feedback: MV = P 50,000/65% x 35% = P 26,923 Correct answer: P 26, 923 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 10 https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 2/14 1/20/24, 12:36 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Many is an operator of cockpit arena in Batangas. He also operates a restaurant and a convenience store inside the cockpit. Data for particular quarter follow: Gross receipts: Cockpit operations P 5,000,000 Restaurant operations 300,000 Convenience store operations 125,000 Assume that the restaurant and convenience store are owned by another taxpayer, Jayvee, who is a non-VAT registered and whose annual gross receipt does not exceed the VAT threshold. The correct amusement tax due of Jayvee is: Response: P 54,000 Correct answer: P 0 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 11 Statement 1: Propriety Educational Institutions refer to any private schools, which are non-profit for the purpose of these Regulations, maintained and administered by private individuals or groups, with an issued permit to operate from the Department of Education (DepEd) or the Commissioner on Higher Education (CHED) or the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), as the case maybe, under existing laws and regulations. Statement 2: Propriety Hospitals refer to any private hospitals, which are non-profit for the purpose of these Regulations, maintained and administered by private individuals or groups. Response: a. Only S1 is true Feedback: RR 3-2022 defines Proprietary Educational Institutions as any private schools, maintained and administered by private individuals or groups, with an issued permit to operate as the case may be, under existing laws and regulations from any of the following: • Department of Education (DepEd) or • Commission on Higher Education (CHED) or • Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) the provisions on the “nonprofit” qualification of proprietary educational institutions was deleted. Correct answer: b. Only S2 is true Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 12 In February 2019, Nicanor, a rich kid, bought an Iphone-11 in the amount of Php 80,000. In November 2019, he sold the same for only Php 50,000 because he wants to upgrade to Iphone-12. In the December 2019, he bought the Iphone-12 for Php 100,000.00 which he sold in the same day to Inday for Php 120,000. In March 2020, Nicanor bought a laptop – an HP Spectre for Php 100,000. In April 2020, he sold the laptop to Jose for Php 150,000. In September, Nicanor bought a PS5 in the amount of Php 60,000 which he eventually sold for Php 40,000 in December. How much is the net capital loss in 2019? Response: 30,000 Feedback: Correct answer: 10,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 13 For income tax purposes, the profit from Nicanor’s investment in his asset is considered as income. Response: False Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 14 No person will be imprisoned for non-payment of tax. Response: False Feedback: Non-payment of tax is punishable by law (tax evasion). Non-payment of POLL tax is not. https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 3/14 1/20/24, 12:36 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 15 The following information taken from the books of Ms. Paredes; a VAT-registered person was provided to you today, November 16, 2020: Domestic sales of goods P 3,000,000 Sales of packaging materials to an export oriented enterprise whose export sales exceed 70% of the 2,000,000 total annual production Consignment of goods (consigned last September 12, 2020 to Ms. Purificacion and was not yet returned as of today) 200,000 Goods transferred for personal use by Ms. Paredes 100,000 How much is the total vatable sales? Response: b. P 5,300,000 Feedback: Domestic sales of goods P 3,000,000 Sales of packaging materials to an export oriented enterprise whose export sales exceed 70% of the 2,000,000 total annual production Consignment of goods (consigned last September 12, 2020 to Ms. Purificacion and was not yet returned as of today) 200,000 Goods transferred for personal use by Ms. Paredes 100,000 Total Vatable sale P 5,300,000 Correct answer: b. P 5,300,000 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 16 S1: The excise tax imposed on cosmetic procedures shall not apply to procedures necessary to ameliorate a deformity arising from or directly related to a congenital or developmental defect or abnormality. S2: Cases and treatments covered by the National Health Insurance Program shall not be subject to excise tax. S3: Non-invasive cosmetic procedure shall not be subject to excise tax. Response: Only S3 is false Feedback: Specific rule under RR-2-2019. Correct answer: All is true Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 17 Installment payment of income tax is allowed regardless of amount. Response: False Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 18 Nicanor bought 1,000 shares of stock of ABC Corp. amounting to Php 1,000,000.00 in 2015. The par value of each share is Php 1,000. He sold the same to Inday for Php 2,000,000 in 2021. The Book Value is at Php 3,000 per share. Compute the donor's tax. Response: 0 Feedback: Correct answer: 45,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 19 https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 4/14 1/20/24, 12:36 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Nicanor operates a convenience store while he offers bookkeeping services to his clients. In 2023, his sales amounted to Php 2,000,000.00, in addition to his gross receipts from bookkeeping services of Php 500,000.00. His recorded cost of goods sold, and operating expenses were P1,200,000.00 and P550,000.00, respectively. His clients issued him BIR Form 2307 for withholding taxes amounting to P 25,000. If Nicanor opted 8% income tax rate in his first quarter return, compute his income tax payable: Response: a. P 180,000 Feedback: Solution: Gross sales – Convenience store P 2,000,000 Gross receipts – Bookkeeping services 500,000 Total 2,500,000 Less 250,000 Net taxable income 2,250,000 Multiply by 8% Tax due 180,000 Less: Tax credit (BIR FORM 2307) 25,000 Income tax payable 155,000 Correct answer: d. P 155,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 20 Judicial expenses refers to expenses incurred during the settlement of the estate but not beyond the last day prescribed by law, or the extension thereof, for the filing of the estate tax return, include the following: I. Clerk hire IV. Selling price of the estate II. Court fees V. Fees of executor or administrator III. Publication charges Response: I, II, V Correct answer: None of the items is deductible Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 21 If a self-employed individual opted for 8%, the cost of sales/service is rendered irrelevant. Response: False Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 22 Nicanor, a resident Filipino citizen borrowed money from Inday, an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW/OCW). The interest income is derived from ____ and it is: Response: Within, Exempt Correct answer: Within, Taxable Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 23 In 2021, ABC Corp., established in 2015 reported the following information: Balance Sheet: Asset - Php 50,000,000 Liability - Php 30,000,000 Stockholders' Equity - Php 20,000,000 Income Statement: Gross sales - Php 50,000,000 Cost of sales – Php 40,000,000 Operating Expenses - Php 20,000,000 Until when can ABC Corp carry-over the loss against its gross income? Response: c. 2025 Feedback: Pursuant to Section 4 (bbb) of Bayanihan II and as implemented under RR 25-2020, the net operating losses of a business or enterprise incurred for taxable years 2020 and 2021 can be carried over as a deduction from gross income for the next five consecutive taxable years following the year of such loss. Correct answer: d. 2026 Score: 0 out of 1 No https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 5/14 1/20/24, 12:36 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Question 24 Corporation exempt from income tax are not subject to income tax on income received which are incidental or necessarily connected with the purposes for which they were organized and operating. Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 25 Rappy Tulpo and Iguana Alawee are popular resident Filipino bloggers. They were paid by Youtube based on the “views and subscriptions of their followers” from the content they post using the platform. The income they earn are derived from ____ and it is: Response: Within, Taxable Correct answer: Within, Taxable Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 26 For purposes of computing the tax due, identify which of the following is an allowable deduction of a PEZA export enterprise? Response: Salary, wages and labor expense Correct answer: Raw materials used in the manufacture of products Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 27 The Income Statement of ABC Corp., a Top Withholding Agent (TWA) disclosed the following: Gross Sales - Php 5,000,000 Less: Cost of Sales: Merchandise Inventory (beg) - 1,000,000 Add: Purchases of inventories - 2,000,000 Available for Sale - 3,000,000 Merchandise Inventory (end) - 500,000 Cost of sales - 2,500,000 Gross Profit - 2,500,000 Administrative and Operating expenses: Salaries and wages - 500,000 Professional fees (GPP) – 100,000 Professional fees (made to small time practitioners-STP) – 100,000 Rent – 100,000 Janitorial expenses (agency fee is 50,000) - 300,000 Security expenses (agency fee is 50,000) - 300,000 Utility expense (electricity) - 100,000 Net Income 1,000,000 Compute the EWT on security service: Response: 30,000 Feedback: Correct answer: 1,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 28 In case of importation, in general, the importer is liable for the VAT and not the person who shall buy the imported goods Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 29 Nicanor is the owner of a restaurant in Manila. On May 02, 2023, he made payments amounting to P 56,000 (inclusive of vat) to Michael, Nicanor’s independent accountant, for the latter’s professional fee for rendering accounting and taxation services to Nicanor’s business. https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 6/14 1/20/24, 12:36 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - How much withholding tax, if any, will Wendel withhold to his payment to Michael, assuming Wendel is not classified by the BIR as top withholding agent? Response: b. P 5,000 Feedback: Solution: P 56,000/1.12 = P 50,000 x 10% = P 5,000 Regardless of whether or not Nicanor is a top withholding agent, RR-11-2018 provides that income payment of professional fees is subject to either 5% or 10% withholding tax. Since Michael is a VAT registered person, he is not qualified to avail the 5% ewt as it presumed that his gross receipts exceed the 3M VAT threshold. Correct answer: b. P 5,000 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 30 ABC Corp. pays monthly rent of Php 100,000 on his place of business located in a mall owned by Alaya Land, Inc. (ALI) The net cash to be received by ALI is? Response: 95,000 Correct answer: 95,000 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 31 ABC Corp. is a domestic corporation. It sold goods to XYZ Corp., a PEZA-registered export enterprise based in Cavite Economic Zone. ABC Corp. billed XYZ Corp. Php 1,000,000 upon delivery to XYZ Corp. XYZ Corp. paid Php 1,000,000. Subsequently, XYZ Corp. sold the goods to GHI Corp., a PEZA-registered export enterprise based Calamba, Laguna. The sale by XYZ Corp. is: Response: Subject to 12% Correct answer: Subject to 0% Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 32 Nicanor is an architect. His reported total gross receipts in 2023 amounted to Php 5,400,000.00 (net of applicable withholding tax) while the cost of service and operating expenses were Php 2,550,000.00 and Php 1,550,000.00, respectively. Since he does not keep receipts of his purchases, his Accountant advised to avail of the 40% OSD in his 1st Quarter ITR. Total tax withheld (expanded withholding tax) by his clients is equivalent to 10% from which he received tax certificates (BIR Form 2307s). During filing annual ITR, without getting professional advice, he filed his own return and opted 8% preferential taxation. What is Nicanor’s CORRECT income tax due in 2023? Disregard payment in his original return filed. Response: c. Php 377,500 Feedback: Solution: Gross receipts 6,000,000 (5.4M/.90% [100% -10% wtxrate]) OSD (40% of GR) 2,400,000 Taxable income 3,600,000 Tax due 2M-8M P 402,500 30% of excess of 2M (1.6M x 30%) 480,000 Income tax due 882,500 Correct answer: b. Php 882,500 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 33 The reglamentary period to file motion for reconsideration or new trial is within __________ from the date he received notice of the decision, resolution or order of the CTA in question. Response: 90 days Correct answer: 15 days Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 34 Donor’s tax is property tax. Response: False Feedback: The donor’s tax is not a property tax, but is a tax imposed on the transfer of property by way of gift inter vivos. https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 7/14 1/20/24, 12:36 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 35 Nicanor is the owner of a small grocery store in Manila. His annual gross sales did not exceed the P 3Million VAT threshold. If he opted to choose itemized deductions as his mode of deduction from his gross income in his annual income tax return, he is not required to submit to the BIR an Audited Financial Statements. Response: True Feedback: T. Specific rule under RR-8-2018 Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 36 The books of a corporation show the following for the taxable year 2022 Philippines Gross Income Deductible expense Total asset* P 4,000,000 P 2,000,000 P 50,000,000 United States of America 2,000,000 1,000,000 20,000,000 Thailand 2,000,000 1,500,000 15,000,000 England 1,000,000 500,000 20,000,000 USA Thailand England P 120,000 P140, 000 P60, 000 *excluding land where the office is located Taxes paid on net income If the corporation is a domestic corporation, how much is the tax payable? Response: P800,000 Feedback: Correct answer: 695,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 37 S1: Excise tax is a tax on the production, sale, or consumption of a commodity in a country. S2: Ad Valorem Tax – refers to the excise tax which is based on selling price or other specified value of the goods/articles. S3: In general, the time of payment of excise tax on domestic products is after removal from the place of production. https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 8/14 1/20/24, 12:36 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Response: Only S2 is false Feedback: S3: In general, the time of payment of excise tax on domestic products is after removal from the place of production. Correct answer: Only S3 is false Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 38 ABC Corp evaded the payment of tax for the years 2018-present. The CIR has the power to prosecute tax evaders Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 39 For income tax purposes, all kinds of partnerships are taxable as corporations. Response: False Feedback: General Professional Partnership is a pass thru entity and is exempt from income tax Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 40 1st statement – Actual Distraint refers to the act of enforcing/executing the Warrant of Distraint, and/or Levy (WDL) through the actual confiscation of the personal property/ies of a delinquent taxpayer. 2nd statement – Constructive Distraint refers to the act of listing down the personal properties of the taxpayer requiring the taxpayer or any person having possession or control of such property/ies not to dispose the properties distrained without the express authority of the CIR or his duly authorized representative. Response: Both are true Correct answer: Both are true Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 41 S1: Nicanor obtained a loan from a Banko de Pelepens in the amount of Php 1M. The documentary stamp tax to be paid amounts to P 7,500. S2: In 2024, ABC Corporation has made advances to its affiliate company, GHI Corporation of P 5,000,000. The transaction is exempted from documentary stamp tax as it is considered as inter-company transaction. Response: Only S2 is true Feedback: S1: T(1M x 1.5/200). S2: F. it is subject to P 37,500 DST (5M x 1.5/200) Correct answer: Only S1 is true Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 42 As a result of the accident, Nicanor paid hospital expenses which he was able to reimburse later. The money he received as a result of reimbursement is: Response: Inclusions in / Items of Gross Income Correct answer: Exclusions from Gross Income Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 43 What is the effect if the taxpayer replied to the PAN within the prescriptive period to reply? Response: The BIR may issue the FLD/FAN only after the lapse of the reglementary period to file a reply Correct answer: The BIR may issue the FLD/FAN at any time after the reply Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 44 https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 9/14 1/20/24, 12:36 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Nicanor, a Filipino citizen residing in the Philippines borrowed money from Inday, a Filipino working abroad. Interest income is Php 10,000.00. Nicanor is: Response: RC Correct answer: RC Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 45 The Income Statement of ABC Corp., a Top Withholding Agent (TWA) disclosed the following: Gross Sales - Php 5,000,000 Less: Cost of Sales: Merchandise Inventory (beg) - 1,000,000 Add: Purchases of inventories - 2,000,000 Available for Sale - 3,000,000 Merchandise Inventory (end) - 500,000 Cost of sales - 2,500,000 Gross Profit - 2,500,000 Administrative and Operating expenses: Salaries and wages - 500,000 Professional fees (GPP) – 100,000 Professional fees (made to small time practitioners-STP) – 100,000 Rent – 100,000 Janitorial expenses (agency fee is 50,000) - 300,000 Security expenses (agency fee is 50,000) - 300,000 Utility expense (electricity) - 100,000 Net Income 1,000,000 Compute the EWT on Janitorial service: Response: 1,000 Feedback: Correct answer: 6,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 46 Classification of property as residential, agricultural, commercial, industrial, mineral, or special is vested with: Response: City or Municipal Sanggunian Correct answer: City or Municipal Sanggunian Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 47 The transfer of property by gift is perfected from the moment the donor knows of the acceptance by the donee. Response: False Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 48 Phil Corporation gave Manager A, a resident citizen grocery allowance worth P 39,000. Assume that Manager A is Non-resident alien not engaged in trade or business. How much is the fringe benefit tax? Response: P 13, 650 Feedback: Solution: P 39,000/75% = P 52,000 GMV. GMV = P 52,00 x 25% = P 13,000 Correct answer: P 13,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 49 This refers to persons, corporations, firms, or associations engaged in the business of carrying of transportation passengers or goods or both, by land, water, and air, for compensation, offering their services to the public and shall include transportation contractors. Response: a. Common carriers https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 10/14 1/20/24, 12:36 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Correct answer: a. Common carriers Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 50 Nicanor is rich, hence he should pay more. Inday on the other hand is a minimum wage earner. The taxation of higher rate on the income of Nicanor and exemption of income of Inday is consistent with ability to pay principle Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 51 Nicanor won Php 5,000 in Philippine Lotto. The amount is? Response: Subject to final tax in the amount of 20% Correct answer: Exempt from taxation Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 52 In general, shares, obligations or bonds issued by Kate Spada, a foreign corporation, shall be considered as intangible personal property situated in the Philippines. Response: False Feedback: Condition: 85% of the business situated in the Phil. Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 53 Which of the following is not an income for income tax purposes? Response: b. Excess of selling price over the cost of an asset sold Correct answer: c. Collection of loans receivable Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 54 The primary purpose of taxation is to: Response: prevent inflation Correct answer: collect tax Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 55 It is the authority granted to internal revenue officers to distraint personal property of whatever character and to levy upon the real property and interest in or rights to real property of a delinquent taxpayer. Response: Warrant of Distraint and/or Levy Correct answer: Warrant of Distraint and/or Levy Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 56 Non-VAT registered whose sales for the year exceed P 3,000,000 is Response: d. Subject to 12% VAT under the tax code, as amended by train law Correct answer: d. Subject to 12% VAT under the tax code, as amended by train law Score: 1 out of 1 Yes https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 11/14 1/20/24, 12:36 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Question 57 Income tax is an excise tax Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 58 The % share of the national government in gross income taxation of PEZA locators is: Response: 25% Correct answer: 3% Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 59 Li Mean Who, a South Korean actor and model, was contracted to model for Lasa-Duh, a domestic company known for e-commerce. He worked in the Philippines for two days. He is classified as: Response: Non-resident alien engaged in trade or business Correct answer: Non-resident alien engaged in trade or business Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 60 Inday, an employee of Beshie Corp., is receiving daily compensation in the amount of P2,500, net of mandatory contributions. Determine the total daily withholding tax on compensation for the year 2022. Response: d. P 10,765.44 Feedback: Solution: Total taxable compensation ₱ 2,500.00 Less: Compensation Range (Minimum) 2,192.00 Excess ₱ 308.00 Withholding tax shall be computed as follows: Predetermined Tax on ₱2,192.00 ₱ 356.16 Add: Tax on the excess (₱308.00 x 30%) 92.40 Total daily withholding tax ₱ 448.56 Correct answer: a. P 448.56 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 61 The tax laws should be capable of convenient, just and effective administration: Response: administrative feasibility Correct answer: administrative feasibility Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 62 Manuel, an accounting clerk of JMC Marketing Corp., received P 5,000 fringe benefits from the company. The fringe benefits received by Manuel is subject to fringe benefits tax. Response: True Feedback: fringe benefits received by a rank-and-file employee is treated as an additional compensation subject to withholding tax on compensation. Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 63 The taxable base in computing the Output VAT of a dealer in securities is based on Gross receipts without any deductions therefrom. https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 12/14 1/20/24, 12:36 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Response: True Feedback: gross selling price less cost of securities Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 64 If compensation under employer-employee relationship is an item of gross income, it means that transportation, rental, and other expenses of an employee can be deducted from the salaries. Response: False Feedback: No deduction if gross income is compensation. Specific in Sec 34. Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 65 It is an excise tax on the exercise of a right or privilege to transfer obligations, rights or properties incident thereto Response: Documentary Stamp Taxes Correct answer: Documentary Stamp Taxes Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 66 Nicanor was born in Pampanga. He resides in Quezon City. He works in Manila. He suffered an accident in Pasay. He was brought to Makati Medical Center in Makati City where he was pronounced dead. His only property is located in Caloocan City. Where is the venue of the filing of the estate tax return? Response: b. Quezon City Correct answer: b. Quezon City Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 67 Nicanor, a real estate lessor, leases his residential house and lot in Manila, Due to Covid-19 pandemic, he stopped leasing his residential house and lot and sold the same for P 2,000,000 to Inday. The sale is subject to 12% VAT. Response: True Feedback: The taxpayer is engaged in real estate business when real property is sold. Thus, the sale of the real property is subject to VAT. Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 68 Mang Juan transferred a property with a fair value of P1,000,000. Title to the property was reserved by Mang Juan until death. Subsequently Mang Juan died. The property was worth P800,000 at the date of his death. Which is correct? Response: The property is subject to estate tax at P800,000.00 Correct answer: The property is subject to estate tax at P800,000.00 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 69 Nicanor is an employee of ABC Corporation. In the same taxable year, he resigned from ABC Corporation and transferred to XYZ Corporation. S1: Nicanor is not required to file an Income tax return as he is qualified for substituted filing. S2: Nicanor must register his TIN where his new employer, XYZ Corporation is registered. Response: Only S2 is true Feedback: S1: Nicanor is required to file BIR Form 1700 as he has two employers within the taxable year. S2: In case of transfer or change of employer, registration or TIN shall be transferred to the RDO which has jurisdiction over the place of employee’s residence and NOT to the RDO of new employer. Correct answer: Both are false Score: 0 out of 1 No https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 13/14 1/20/24, 12:36 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Question 70 Statement 1: Profit sharing and benefits under CBA up to P10,000 is an exempt de minimis benefits. Statement 2: Uniform and clothing allowance – not exceeding P6,000 per annum is an exempt de minimis benefits. Statement 3. Actual Medical Assistance, e.g. medical allowance to cover medical and healthcare needs, annual medical/executive check-up, maternity assistance, and routine consultations – not exceeding P10,000 per annum is an exempt de minimis benefits. Response: Statements 1, 2, and 3 are true Correct answer: Statement 1 is false, but Statements 2 and 3 are true. Score: 0 out of 1 No https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 14/14 1/20/24, 3:29 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Home *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination Diagnostic Examination Taxation (TAX) Submissions Here are your latest answers: Question 1 Statement 1. A fringe benefit which is subject to the fringe benefit tax is taxable income of the employee. Statement 2. A fringe benefit which is not subject to the fringe benefit tax is taxable income of the employee. Response: First statement is false while second statement is true. Correct answer: First statement is false while second statement is true. Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 2 It refers to a tract of land subdivided and developed according to a comprehensive plan under a unified continuous management and with provisions for basic infrastructure and utilities, with or without pre-built standard factory buildings and community facilities for the use of a community of industries. Response: Industrial Estate Correct answer: Industrial Estate Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 3 The following acquisitions and transmissions shall be exempt from estate tax, except: Response: The transmission from the first heir, legatee or done in favor of the same beneficiary, in accordance with the desire of the predecessor. Correct answer: The transmission from the first heir, legatee or done in favor of the same beneficiary, in accordance with the desire of the predecessor. Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 4 Sarah G, a Filipina singer/actress held a one-night concert in Canada. She was paid Php 1 Million ($20,000). Tax withheld and paid is Php 300,000.00 ($6,000). Sarah G is: Response: RC Correct answer: RC Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 5 ABC Corp is under BIR audit with valid e-Letter of Authority. The CIR has the power to obtain information of sales or purchases from third persons like the suppliers Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 6 Statement 1: Persons subject to VAT are likewise subject to percentage tax. Statement 2: Persons exempted from VAT are likewise always exempted from other percentage tax. Response: Both of the statements are false. Correct answer: Both of the statements are false. Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 7 ABC PTE Ltd. is an eco-zone developer / operator and facility enterprise. It is subject to 5% gross income taxation. Which of the following is NOT an allowable deduction in computing its tax? Response: Rent and utility charges for buildings and capital equipment Correct answer: Salaries of product supervisor Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 8 S1: If the consideration received is less than adequate and full consideration, the value to be included in the gross estate shall be the excess of the fair value of the property at the time of the decedent’s death and the fair market value at the time of sale. S2: If the transfer is not shown to have been made in contemplation of death or to take effect upon the decedent’s demise, the transfer is subject to donor’s tax. Response: c. Both are correct. Feedback: Reason: S1: should be @ consideration received not FMV @ time of sale. Correct answer: b. Only S2 is correct. Score: 0 out of 1 No https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 1/11 1/20/24, 3:29 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Question 9 The existence of the government is a necessity is a theory founded on Response: lifeblood doctrine Correct answer: lifeblood doctrine Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 10 Under Revenue Regulations 3-2022, the grant of per diems such as transportation allowance in attendance of meetings, compensation and/or endowments for services rendered, or any other similar emoluments to the Board of Trustees, officers, employees, or any members of the above-mentioned institutions (Non-Stock, Non-Profit Educational Institutions, Hospitals which are for Non-Profit, Non-Stock Corporations) shall not be prohibited and shall not necessarily be considered a private inurement that would negate the status of the institutions as non-profit; Provided, that such per diems, compensation or emoluments are subject to proper liquidation or reimbursement procedures, and commensurate to the functions and services rendered. ln such a case, the same shall be considered as legitimate and reasonable expenses incurred in furtherance of the duties and responsibilities of the trustees, officers, employees, members, or any persons, and ultimately, the objectives of the organization Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 11 Deductions from gross income as opposed to exclusions from gross income, refers to the flow of wealth to the taxpayer that are not treated as part of gross income. Response: False Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 12 Piyu Corporation, a domestic corporation, owns twenty (20%) of the outstanding share of NTZ Corporation, a non-resident foreign corporation (NRFC) since August 15, 2015. On June 30, 2021, it received dividends amounting to P 1,000,000 from the said NRFC. The said dividend has not been used until January 13, 2023, to which in the said year, the income is reinvested in the business operation of Piyu Corporation. The dividend income shall be declared as income for the taxable year 2021. Response: False Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 13 Pamela, a resident citizen, made the following donations during the current taxable year: · House and lot in the Philippines, not classified as a capital asset, acquired three years ago at a cost of P5,500,000 with a fair market value of P7,000,000 at the time of donation. · Bonds with a face value of P5,000,000 issued by a foreign corporation with business situs in the Philippines and quoted at 105 in the stock market. · A five-hectare fishpond, located in Cebu City, currently valued at P3,000,000 to his daughter for her marriage to be celebrated on June 28 of the same year. The property is mortgaged with the First Commercial bank for P500,000 which will be assumed by the donee. · Commercial building in Australia with a prevailing market value of P5,000,000 to his son as a birthday gift. The donor’s tax paid in Australia was P450,000. · Shares of stocks of a foreign corporation with a total quoted price of P3,000,000 as an additional gift to the marriage of his daughter in march 20. The principle of reciprocity applied to this property and the foreign corporation has 35% of its business operation in the Philippines. · A parcel of land located in Mandaue City with a fair market value of P5,000,000 was sold for P3,000,000. The land is used in business by the taxpayer. The BIR found out that the it was given to his son with the real intention to give it for free. How much is the gross gift? Response: P25,250,000 Correct answer: P25,250,000 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 14 The following information were given to you by Ms. Reyes, a prominent independent contractor who offers architectural and engineering services for the taxable year 2020: Total gross receipts from architectural designs P 1,250,000 Total gross receipts from engineering services 3,000,000 Total cost of services 2,150,000 Total operating expenses 1,000,000 Based on the foregoing information, how much is Ms. Reyes’ taxable income? Response: P 1,000,000 Feedback: Solution: https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 2/11 1/20/24, 3:29 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Total gross receipts P 4,250,000 Less: Cost of services 2,150,000 Gross income 2,100,000 Less Opex 1,000,000 Taxable income 1,100,000 Correct answer: P 1,100,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 15 If Johnny is a non-VAT taxpayer, which of the following books of accounts is not required to be registered. Response: Cash Receipt Feedback: Subsidiary sales journal and subsidiary purchase journal are required only on VAT taxpayers. Correct answer: Subsidiary Sales Journal Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 16 The books of a corporation show the following for the taxable year 2022 Philippines Gross Income Deductible expense Total asset* P 4,000,000 P 2,000,000 P 50,000,000 United States of America 2,000,000 1,000,000 20,000,000 Thailand 2,000,000 1,500,000 15,000,000 England 1,000,000 500,000 20,000,000 USA Thailand England P 120,000 P140, 000 P60, 000 *excluding land where the office is located Taxes paid on net income If the corporation is a domestic corporation, how much is the tax payable? Response: 1,000,000 Feedback: Correct answer: 695,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 17 A person whose business is to keep automobile for hire or keep them stored for use or order Response: d. Taxicab operators Feedback: Note: Keepers of garage is the more specific definition. Correct answer: b. Keepers of garage Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 18 https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 3/11 1/20/24, 3:29 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - ABC Corp., a local enterprise, exported $1 Million worth of merchandise to a firm located in Canada. Input taxes attributable to the sale is Php 3 Million. Details of the transactions are seen below: Date of export May 30, 2021 Date of filing of monthly VAT declaration June 20, 2021 Date of receipt of remittance of payment July 10, 2021 Date of filing of quarterly VAT return July 24, 2021 When is the deadline of the filing of application for refund of the input tax? Response: July 25, 2023 Correct answer: June 30, 2023 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 19 San Miguelito Corporation (SMC) was paid to build the Skyway Stage 3. The income of SMC is derived from _____ and it is: Response: Within, Taxable Correct answer: Within, Taxable Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 20 The power to tax is absolute Response: False Feedback: Not absolute because it has LIMITATIONS (inherent and constitutional) Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 21 The document which authorizes a Revenue Officer to examine the records of a taxpayer: Response: Letter of Authority Correct answer: Letter of Authority Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 22 ABC Corp., a TWA, purchased goods from Nicanor Enterprises in the amount of Php 20,000. If the purchase is a single purchase and Nicanor Enterprises is not considered a regular supplier, ABC Corp. is not required to make the withholding. Response: False Feedback: Purchase is over 10,000 hence withholding is required Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 23 Nicanor provided an information leading to the capture of the Philippines' Most Wanted criminal. As a result, he received Php 10 Million. The amount is subject to final tax as it is an informer's reward. Response: False Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 24 Nicanor, single, received the following in 2022: Proceeds of his life insurance paid at annual premium of P 15,000 within 25 years (outlived the policy) P 2,000,000 Proceeds of Inday’s (Mother of Nicanor) life insurance paid at an annual premium of P 10,000 within 20 years 1,000,000 House and lot from inherited properties 4,000,000 Rent income from inherited properties 200,000 For income tax purposes, how much of the above items must be excluded from Nicanor’s gross income? Response: c. P 1,000,000 Feedback: Annual premium (15k x 25 yrs) 375,000 Proceeds of Inday’s (Mother of Nicanor) life insurance paid at an annual premium of P 10,000 within 20 years 1,000,000 House and lot from inherited properties 4,000,000 Total exclusions from gross income 5,375,000 Correct answer: a. P 5,375,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 25 Wendel, a resident citizen, is an owner of a sticker printing service in Manila. On March 5, 2023, one of his machines was destroyed due to mechanical defects. Thus, he was forced to outsource his products to Chengqua Corporation, to which pays P 112,000 (inclusive of VAT). How much withholding tax, if any, will Wendel withhold to his payment to Chenqua Corporation, assuming Wendel is classified by the BIR as top withholding agent? Response: b. P 1,000 https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 4/11 1/20/24, 3:29 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Feedback: Solution: P 112,000/1.12 = P 100,000 (gross amount) x 2% = P 2,000 Regardless of whether or not Wendel is a top withholding agent, RR-11-2018 provides that income payment to certain contractors is subject to 2% Correct answer: c. P 2,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 26 Which statement is correct? The collection of a deficiency tax assessment by distraint and levy: Response: a. May be repeated, if necessary, until the full amount due, including all expenses, is collected Feedback: Basis: Section 217, NIRC Correct answer: a. May be repeated, if necessary, until the full amount due, including all expenses, is collected Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 27 Nicanor acquired his principal residence in 2011 at a cost of php 2,000,000.00. He sold the property on January 1, 2022, with a fair market value of Php 10,000,000.00 (zonal is higher than assessed) for a consideration of Php 8,000,000.00. Within the 18-month reglementary period, he purchased his new principal residence at a cost of Php 14,000,000.00. Compute the capital gains tax: Response: c. P 600,000 Feedback: Reason: The transaction is exempt from the CGT since the entire proceeds of the sale has been fully utilized to acquire his new principal residence. Correct answer: a. P 0 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 28 One Piece Corporation (OPC) was identified as a top withholding agent by the BIR. One day, the accounting department, headed by Rico, requested the company to treat all of its staff a McDonalds meal amounting to P 1,000 because it is already tax season, and the employees are working 18-hours a day. The company granted the request. Within the taxable year, the company transacted with McDonalds seven times for buying McDonalds meals with a total amount of Php 8,000. As a result of purchases during the taxable year, the company is required to withhold 1% expanded withholding tax. Response: True Feedback: False. McDonalds is considered as deemed a regular supplier. Thus OPC under RR-11-2018 is required to withhold 2% not 1 %, EWT for the purchase of services (McDonalds sells services not goods) Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 29 PICPA, a non-stock, non-profit organization, sells its services to its members and non-members, who are Certified Public Accountants by conducting seminars. Such services are exempt from value added tax. Response: False Feedback: The phrase “in the course of trade or business” means the regular conduct or pursuit of a commercial or an economic activity, including transactions incidental thereto, by any person regardless of whether or not the person engaged therein is a non-stock, nonprofit private organization (irrespective of the disposition of its net income and whether or not it sells exclusively to members or their guests), or government entity. Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 30 Interest income of Nicanor from peso bank deposit in ABC Bank is Php 10,000. The final tax withheld is considered as an advance payment of tax Response: True Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 31 The grossed-up monetary value of the fringe benefit is the actual amount received by the employee. Response: False Feedback: Monetary value Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 32 Kuya Wheel, in his game show, awarded the top prize of Php 1 Million to Nicanor. Kuya Wheel, thru his program, will withhold the amount of? Response: 200,000 Correct answer: 200,000 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 33 Nicanor, a Filipino citizen residing in the United States borrowed money from Inday, a Filipino working abroad. Interest income is Php 10,000.00. Nicanor is: https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 5/11 1/20/24, 3:29 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Response: NRC Correct answer: NRC Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 34 XYZ Corporation, a newly organized corporation in the Philippines, issued on November 07, 2021 10,000(par value @ P 50.00 per share) shares of stocks to one of its incorporators, Mr. Nicanor for P 800,000. Supposing after 10 months, Nicanor sold the said shares for P 1,000,000, how much is the documentary stamp tax due on the sale transaction made by Nicanor, if any? Response: d. P 10,000 Feedback: Solution: Par value of shares (10,000 x 50) P 500,000 Divided by 200 Total 2,500 Multiply by 1.5 DST due 3,750 Correct answer: a. P 7,500 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 35 Income tax paid can be claimed either as a tax credit or an expense at the option of the taxpayer. Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 36 For income tax purposes, a one-person corporation is taxable as an individual taxpayer. Response: False Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 37 Martin, a resident citizen, is an employee of AMC Corporation. He received the following from his employer in 2023: Basic monthly compensation P 75,000 13th month pay 75,000 Transportation allowance (P 5,000 per month) 60,000 Productivity incentive bonus 10,000 Christmas bonus 30,000 Uniform allowance 26,000 Actual medical allowance 10,000 Rice subsidy 36,000 Note: There is no labor organization in the company. Ergo, no Collective Bargaining Agreement. How much is the total exempt de minimis benefits? Response: b. P 45,000 Feedback: Solution: Christmas bonus 5,000 Uniform allowance 6,000 Actual medical allowance 10,000 Rice subsidy 24,000 Total P 45,000 Note: If Company has no CBA but nonetheless provided productivity incentive bonus, the amount given can be reported under the 13th month pay and other benefits Correct answer: b. P 45,000 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 38 The share of the Component City or Municipality in the proceeds of the tax on sand, gravel and other quarry resources is: Response: 40% Correct answer: 30% Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 39 Banko De Pera, earned parking fees from leasing its spaces to some of its regular bank customers. Banko De Pera is liable to 7% Gross Receipts Tax. Response: False Feedback: Basis: Section 121, NIRC. Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 40 Nicanor gave Inday P 4,000 cash as a gift. The donation and acceptance may be done in writing https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 6/11 1/20/24, 3:29 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Response: True Feedback: Oral donation is allowed by law in case of donation of personal property with fair market value less than 5k, but is not mandated. Hence, donation and acceptance may be in writing. Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 41 The following information were given to you by Ms. Reyes, a prominent independent contractor who offers architectural and engineering services for the taxable year 2020: Total gross receipts from architectural designs P 1,250,000 Total gross receipts from engineering services 3,000,000 Total cost of services 2,150,000 Total operating expenses 1,000,000 Assume the same facts except that Ms. Reyes opted to be taxed at 8% income tax regime, how much is her taxable income? Response: P 1,100,000 Feedback: P 1,100,000 (Gross receipts exceeds the P 3M VAT Threshold, hence not allowed to opt 8%) Correct answer: P 1,100,000 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 42 Goldie, an employee of Silver Corp., is receiving weekly compensation in the amount of ₱9,500, net of mandatory contributions. Assuming the Company has twenty-four working days (or equivalent to four weeks) January 2022, the total monthly withholding tax on compensation required to be withheld for Golide’s salary is: Response: b. P 794.20 Feedback: Total taxable compensation ₱ 9,500.00 Less: Compensation Range (Minimum) 7,692.00 Excess ₱ 1,808.00 Withholding tax shall be computed as follows: Predetermined Tax on ₱7,692.00 ₱ 576.92 Add: Tax on the excess (₱1,808.00 x 25%) 452.00 Total weekly withholding tax ₱ 1,028.92 Multiply by (weeks in a month) 4 Total monthly withholding 4,115.68 Correct answer: c. P 4,115.68 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 43 Which of the following article shall be subject to specific excise tax? Response: Excise tax on automobiles Correct answer: Excise tax on sweetened beverages Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 44 If de minimis benefit is not included among the list of exempt de minimis benefits, the benefit is subject to FBT if recipient is a managerial employee or withholding tax on compensation if recipient is a rank-and-file employee. Response: False Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 45 If in respect of a particular employee, the regular compensation is exempt from withholding tax because the amount thereof is below the compensation level, but supplementary compensation is paid during the calendar year; or the supplementary compensation is equal to or more than the regular compensation to be paid; or the employee was newly hired and had a previous employer/s within the calendar year, other than the present employer doing this cumulative computation, the present employer shall determine the tax to be deducted and withheld in accordance with the cumulative average method Response: True Feedback: Basis: RR-11-2018 Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 46 Li Mean Who, a South Korean Actor was paid money for his professional services when he filmed his commercial ad in the Philippines with e-commerce network ADDTUCART Corporation, a domestic company. His income is derived from _____ and it is: https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 7/11 1/20/24, 3:29 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Response: Without, Taxable Correct answer: Within, Taxable Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 47 S1: In case of donation, under the law, it is the donor who is liable to pay the Documentary stamp tax. S2: in case of sale, under the law, it is the seller who is liable to pay the Documentary stamp tax. Response: Both are true Feedback: PERSON LIABLE 1. Person issuing the document 2. Payor 3. Payee 4. Any of the parties in the transaction Note: if the other party is exempted from the payment of the DST, the other party who is not exempt is the one liable Correct answer: Both are false Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 48 It refers to an area within the ECOZONE where tourist accommodation facilities such as hotels, apartelles, tourist inns, pension houses, resorts, sports and / or recreational facilities are provided to render tourism services for both local and foreign tourists, travellers and investors in accordance with the guidelines issued by the PEZA. Response: Tourist or Recreational Center Correct answer: Tourist or Recreational Center Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 49 The following are essential elements of a tax, except: Response: it must be payable in money Correct answer: it must be payable in money Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 50 As a result of the accident, Nicanor was paid money. The money he received is: Response: Capital gains subject to capital gains tax Correct answer: Exclusions from Gross Income Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 51 The transfer of property by gift is perfected from the moment the donor knows of the acceptance by the donee. Response: False Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 52 The following are issued by the BIR Commissioner except: Response: Revenue Memorandum Orders Feedback: Correct answer: Revenue Regulations Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 53 Nicanor bought 1,000 shares of stock of ABC Corp. amounting to Php 1,000,000.00 in 2015. The par value of each share is Php 1,000. He sold the same to Inday for Php 2,000,000 in 2021. The Book Value is at Php 1,500 per share. Compute the donor's tax. Response: 10,000 Feedback: Correct answer: 0 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 54 On January 15, 2019, Johnny Walker Co., VAT-registered, sold on account goods for P 224,000 to Global Corp. The term was 3/10, n/5. Payment was made on January 19, 2019. How much output vat will Johnny Walker Co., remit to the BIR? Response: c. P 22,800 https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 8/11 1/20/24, 3:29 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Feedback: Solution: Gross sales P 224,000 (Vat Inclusive) Sales discount (6,720) (224k * 3%) Net sales 217,280 Divided by 1.12 Gross sales sales (Net of VAT) 194,000 Multiply by 12% Output VAT 23,280 Correct answer: b. P 23,280 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 55 Under CREATE Law, the interest expense of a domestic corporation which is subject to 20% corporate income tax rate, will be deducted from its gross income in its full amount since there is no difference in the income tax rate on the taxable income (20%) with the tax rate applied on the interest income subjected to final tax (20%). Response: False Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 56 In case of failure to pay the basic real property tax or any other tax levied, the interest rate is ____ per month on the unpaid amount or a fraction thereof, until the delinquent tax shall have been fully paid: Provided, however, that in no case shall the total interest on the unpaid tax or portion thereof exceed thirty-six (36) months. Response: 20% Correct answer: 2% Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 57 The prescriptive period to file for administrative or judicial appeal is: Response: 60 days Correct answer: 30 days Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 58 Income tax is a proportional tax. Response: True Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 59 Nicanor is the owner of a restaurant in Manila. On May 02, 2023, he made payments amounting to P 56,000 (inclusive of vat) to Michael, Nicanor’s independent accountant, for the latter’s professional fee for rendering accounting and taxation services to Nicanor’s business. How much withholding tax, if any, will Wendel withhold to his payment to Michael, assuming Wendel is classified by the BIR as top withholding agent? Response: c. P 10,000 Feedback: Solution: P 56,000/1.12 = P 50,000 x 10% = P 5,000 Regardless of whether or not Nicanor is a top withholding agent, RR-11-2018 provides that income payment of professional fees is subject to either 5% or 10% withholding tax. Since Michael is a VAT registered person, he is not qualified to avail the 5% ewt as it presumed that his gross receipts exceed the 3M VAT threshold. Correct answer: b. P 5,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 60 The following are No-Ruling Areas as far as the TTRA are concerned, except: Response: Based on hypothetical transactions Correct answer: Past transactions Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 61 ABC Corp. is a domestic corporation. It sold goods to XYZ Corp., an export domestic enterprise. ABC Corp. billed XYZ Corp. Php 1,000,000 upon delivery to XYZ Corp. XYZ Corp. paid Php 1,000,000. Subsequently, XYZ Corp. exported the goods to GHI Corp. based in the United States. The sale by ABC Corp. is: Response: Subject to 12% Correct answer: Subject to 0% Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 62 S1: Unless otherwise provided by special laws, if the denatured alcohol is mixed with gasoline, the excise tax on which has already been paid, the alcohol content shall be subject to the tax herein prescribed. The removal of denatured alcohol of not less than one hundred eighty degrees ( I80˚) proof (ninety percent (90%) absolute alcohol) shall be deemed to have been removed for motive power. unless shown otherwise. S2: The excise tax paid on the purchased basestock (bunker) used in the manufacture of excisable articles and forming part thereof shall be credited against the excise tax https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 9/11 1/20/24, 3:29 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - due thereon. For purposes of these regulations. any excess of excise taxes paid on raw materials resulting from manufacturing, blending. processing, storage, and handling losses shall not give rise to a tax refund or credit. Response: Only S1 is true Feedback: Specific rule under RR-2-2018 Correct answer: Both are true Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 63 Soda Cola Manufacturing Corp. will remove from the place of production 100 cases of Super Cola using HFCS and non-caloric sweetener. Each contains 6 bottles of 1.5 liters each. How much is the total excise tax to be paid before removal? Response: P 5,800 Feedback: No. of Cases 100 Multiplied by no. of bottle per case 6 Total no. of bottles 600 Multiplied by content per bottle 1.5L Total Volume in Liters 900L Multiplied by Specific Tax Rate Total excise tax to be paid before removal 12.00 P10,800 Correct answer: P 10,800 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 64 Jordan Clarkson, with Filipino mother playing in the NBA, was paid $1M for playing with Utah Jazz. JC is: Response: NRANETB Correct answer: NRC Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 65 Compensation income earner is disqualified from availing the 8% optional income tax. Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 66 On May 14, 2021, Nicanor, single and a resident citizen died. The following day, you were engaged by the heirs of Nicanor to assist them in filing the estate tax return. Below are the properties left by Nicanor: House and lot located in Makati (family home) P 10,000,000 Montero Sports car 2,000,000 Bank deposits – Banko De Pelpens 6,000,000 How much is the gross estate of Nicanor? Response: d. P 3,000,000 Feedback: Solutions House and lot located in Makati (family home) P 10,000,000 Montero Sports car 2,000,000 Bank deposits – Banko De Pelpens 6,000,000 Gross estate 18,000,000 Correct answer: a. P 18,000,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 67 The business establishment giving sales discount to qualified SCs is required to keep a separate and accurate record of sales. Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 68 Sale of mango by a local restaurant to its customers is subject to VAT https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 10/11 1/20/24, 3:29 PM Submissions - *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - Taxation (TAX) - Response: True Feedback: The sale of Mango by a restaurant is considered as an incidental transaction. Thus, subject to VAT. Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 69 Cebu Pot Authority, a Government-Owned and Controlled Corporation is exempted from corporate income tax. Response: True Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 70 For income tax purposes, the profit from Nicanor’s investment in his asset is considered as income. Response: False Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 11/11 1/20/24, 10:18 PM *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 Home *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination Diagnostic Examination Taxation (TAX) Submissions Here are your latest answers: Question 1 Wendel, a resident citizen, is an owner of a sticker printing service in Manila. On January 5, 2023, he purchased goods amounting to P 56,000 (inclusive of vat) to Papel Corporation. How much withholding tax, if any, will Wendel withhold to his payment to Papel Corporation, assuming Wendel is not classified by the BIR as top withholding agent? Response: c. P 1,000 Feedback: Reason: Wendel is not a top withholding agent. Thus, he is not required to withhold taxes on his payments to his purchases of goods. Correct answer: a. P 0 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 2 Nicanor, an employee of ABC Corp., is receiving regular monthly compensation in the amount of P 165,000 net of mandatory contributions, with supplementary compensation in the amount of P 5,000 for the month. Determine the total monthly WTC for the year 2023. Response: c. P 42,770.80 Feedback: Solution: Total taxable P 165,000 Less Compensation range (4th bracket) 66,667 Excess 98,333 Add: supplementary compensation 5,000 Total 103,333 Using 4th bracket Predetermined tax on P 66,667 P 8,541.80 Add: Tax on excess (P103,333 x 25%) 25,833.25 Total monthly WTC 34,375.05 Correct answer: a. P 34,375.05 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 3 It refers to a business entity or concern duly registered with and / or licensed by the PEZA to develop, operate and maintain an ECOZONE or any or all of the component IE, EPZ, Free Trade Zone or Tourist / Recreational Center and the required infrastructure facilities and utilities such as light and power system, water supply and distribution system, sewerage and drainage system, pollution control devices, communication facilities, paved road network, administration building and other facilities as may be required by the PEZA. The term shall include the PEZA and / or the Local Government Unit when by the themselves or in joint venture with a qualified private entity, shall act as the Developer / Operator of the ECOZONES. As such, they shall be entitled to the same incentives under Rule XIV of these Rules in accordance with the pertinent provisions of the Act and the Code. Response: Utilities Enterprise Correct answer: Developer or Operator Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 4 The reply to the Preliminary Assessment Notice must be made within? Select best answer Response: 15 days Correct answer: Reply is not required Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 5 https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 1/15 1/20/24, 10:18 PM *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 This refers to persons, corporations, firms, or associations engaged in the business of carrying of transportation passengers or goods or both, by land, water, and air, for compensation, offering their services to the public and shall include transportation contractors. Response: a. Common carriers Correct answer: a. Common carriers Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 6 Nicanor was born in Pampanga. He resides in Quezon City. He works in Manila. He suffered an accident in Pasay. He was brought to Makati Medical Center in Makati City where he was pronounced dead. His only property is located in Caloocan City. Where is the venue of the filing of the estate tax return? Response: b. Quezon City Correct answer: b. Quezon City Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 7 1st statement – A sole proprietor can register as a BMBE. 2nd statement – A corporation can register as a BMBE. 3rd statement – A partnership can register as a BMBE. 4th statement – A cooperative can register as a BMBE. Which is True? Response: Only one Correct answer: Only one Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 8 In 2022, Nicanor received P 8,000 as his uniform allowance from ABC Corporation (Nicanor's employer). The excess Php 2,000.00 of the allowable uniform allowance where Nicanor’s actual 13th month pay and other benefits of amounted to Php 25,000.00, is taxable. Response: True Feedback: The excess Php 2,000.00 of the allowable uniform allowance shall form part of the 90k 13th month pay and other benefits ceiling Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 9 Nicanor signified his intention to be taxed at 8% income tax rate on gross sales in his 2020 1st Quarter Income Tax Return. He has no other source of income. His total sales for the first three (3) quarters amounted to P3,000,000.00 with 4th quarter sales of P3,500,000.00. Other information was made available: st 1 Quarter (8%) 2 nd Quarter (8%) rd 3 Quarter (8%) th TOTAL 4 Quarter Total sales 500,000.00 500,000.00 2,000,000.00 3,500,000.00 6,500,000.00 Less: COS 300,000.00 300,000.00 1,200,000.00 1,200,000.00 3,000,000.00 Gross income 200,000.00 200,000.00 800,000.00 2,300,000.00 3,500,000.00 Less: Opex 120,000.00 120,000.00 480,000.00 720,000.00 1,440,000.00 Taxable income 80,000.00 80,000.00 320,000.00 1,580,000.00 2,060,000.00 How much is the percentage tax payable for 2020? Response: P 50,000 Feedback: https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 2/15 1/20/24, 10:18 PM 2020 *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 1st and 2nd Quarters Gross receipts 3rd Quarter only 1,000,000 2,000,000 3% 1% 30,000 20,000 Rate PT Total Php 50,000 Correct answer: P 50,000 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 10 If the bank deposits were subjected to final tax, the deposits shall no longer form part of the gross estate of the decedent (hence not reportable in estate tax return). Response: False Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 11 ABC Corp. (DC) declared cash dividends on March 31, 2021 to its stockholders of record on December 31, 2020. ABC Corp. paid the stockholders on June 30, 2021. The final tax will accrue on? Response: July 10, 2021 which is the day Sir Rian will get married Correct answer: March 31, 2021 which is the date of declaration of dividends Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 12 Senior citizens are not required to file income tax returns. Response: True Feedback: Remember the rule. If a taxpayer has a taxable income (business income), even if exempt, he/it is still required to file because exemption from tax does not follow exemption from filing Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 13 A domestic corporation made available the following financial information covering TY 2021: Statement of Financial Position Statement of Comprehensive Income Assets: Gross receipts 15,000,000 Current 100,000,000 Cost of service 5,000,000 Non-current (land/bldg) 200,000,000 Gross profit 10,000,000 Liabilities 50,000,000 Expenses 5,000,000 Stockholders’ Equity 250,000,000 Net income 5,000,000 Based on the foregoing, the proper corporate income tax rate that is applicable is: Response: c. 30% Feedback: Reason: Total assets excluding the land did not exceed P 100,000,000 and the Net income did not exceed the P 5,000,000 Correct answer: a. 20% Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 14 https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 3/15 1/20/24, 10:18 PM *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 Nicanor bought 1,000 shares of stock of ABC Corp. amounting to Php 1,000,000.00 in 2015. The par value of each share is Php 1,000. He sold the same to Inday for Php 2,000,000 in 2021. The Book Value is at Php 3,000 per share. Compute the donor's tax. Response: 45,000 Feedback: SP 2M BV 3M Implied donation 1M (Sold at lower than BV) Less: 250,000 Taxable donation 750,000 x 6% 45,000 Correct answer: 45,000 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 15 The National Basketball Association opened an NBA store in the Philippines. It earned Php 1M. The NBA in the United States of America may be classified as Response: NRFC Correct answer: NRFC Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 16 Preliminary Assessment Notice is not part of due process as it merely contains the proposed assessment, and the facts, law, rules, and regulations or jurisprudence on which the proposed assessment is based and not the assessment per se which the law requires to be issued (Final Assessment Notice) Response: True Feedback: Answer: F. Reason: PAN is part of due process. It gives both the taxpayer and the Commissioner of Internal Revenue the opportunity to settle the case at the earliest possible time without the need for the issuance of a FAN. (CIR v. Unioil Corporation, G.R. No. 204405, August 04, 2021, J. Hernando) Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 17 Martin, a resident citizen, is an employee of AMC Corporation. He received the following from his employer in 2023: Basic monthly compensation P 75,000 13th month pay 75,000 Transportation allowance (P 5,000 per month) 60,000 Productivity incentive bonus 10,000 Christmas bonus 30,000 Uniform allowance 26,000 Actual medical allowance 10,000 Rice subsidy 36,000 Note: There is no labor organization in the company. Ergo, no Collective Bargaining Agreement. How much is the total taxable compensation of Martin for the year 2023? Response: b. P 937,000 Feedback: Solution: De minimis Excess de minimis Christmas bonus 5,000 25,000 Uniform allowance 6,000 20,000 Actual medical allowance 10,000 0 Rice subsidy 24,000 12,000 Total 45,000 57,000 Excess de minmis 57,000 13th month pay 75,000 Productivity incentive pay 10,000 Total 13th month pay and other benefits 142,000 Exempt 13th month pay and other benefits 90,000 Taxable 13th month pay and other benefits 52,000 Basic compensation (P 75k x 12) P 900,000 Transportation allowance (P 5,000 per month) 60,000 Total taxable compensation 1,012,000 Note: 1. If Company has no CBA but nonetheless provided productivity incentive bonus, the amount given can be reported under the 13th month pay and other benefits 2. Fixed allowances shall be treated as part regular compensation, part of taxable compensation https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 4/15 1/20/24, 10:18 PM *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 Correct answer: a. P 1,012,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 18 S1: Excise tax is a tax on the production, sale, or consumption of a commodity in a country. S2: Ad Valorem Tax – refers to the excise tax which is based on selling price or other specified value of the goods/articles. S3: In general, the time of payment of excise tax on domestic products is after removal from the place of production. Response: Only S1 is false Feedback: S3: In general, the time of payment of excise tax on domestic products is after removal from the place of production. Correct answer: Only S3 is false Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 19 Charlita gave the following donations: 05/10/2020 To legitimate son on account of marriage on 8/15/20 with P100,000 mortgage assumed by the donee 08/15/2020 To his legitimate daughter on account of marriage on 8/15/2020 10/20/2020 Lot donated to the National Government to be used for public purpose 11/15/2020 To his brother on account of marriage on 11/15/2020 P300,000 8,000 100,000 5,000 How much is the total exemption and deductions from the total gross gift? Response: P 100,000 Correct answer: P 100,000 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 20 Zygomite Minerals, Inc., a corporation registered and holding office in Australia, not operating in the Philippines, may be subject to Philippine income taxation on Response: c. dividends earned from investment in a foreign corporation that derived 40% of its gross income from Philippine sources. Correct answer: b. gains it derived from sale in Australia of shares of stock of Philex Mining Corporation, a Philippine corporation. Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 21 The EWT is treated as an advance payment of tax. Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 22 President Dowterte alleged that Senator Dequatro did not pay her taxes. He instructed the Secretary of Justice to file tax evasion charges against the Senator. The DOJ Secretary may file the case under the circumstances. Response: False Feedback: Commissioner has to approve Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 23 The BIR recently introduced the chatbot named REVIE, the BIR's Digital Assistant, an artificial intelligence, that can be accessed 24/7 from the BIR website. Questions about e-services, registration requirements can be asked from Revie. In rolling this out and informing the taxpayer regarding Revie, the BIR may issue Response: Revenue Memorandum Order https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 5/15 1/20/24, 10:18 PM *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 Correct answer: Revenue Memorandum Circular Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 24 John is an OCW based on Saudi Arabia. From January to June 2022, he earned Php 2 Million from his business in the Philippines and another Php 2 Million from his employment abroad. On July 1, 2022, he returned to the Philippines to live permanently herein. Upon his return and until the end of the year, he earned Php 1 Million from his business and another Php 1 Million from sources outside the Philippines. How much is John’s total income from sources within the Philippines? Response: a. P 4,000,000 Feedback: Solution: Income from business (Jan-Jun 2022) P 2,000,000 Income from business (Jul-Dec 2022) 1,000,000 Total income from within P 3,000,000 Correct answer: b. P 3,000,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 25 IF the assessment is arbitrary, the CIR can cancel the payment of the tax Response: False Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 26 Statement 1: Bribes and kickbacks are taxable are not deductible. Statement 2: Bribes and kickbacks are taxable income. Response: Statement 1 is true but, Statement 2 is false Correct answer: Both statements are true Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 27 Tulong Para sa Masa, a non-profit charitable organization, imported relief goods from abroad that will be given by the organization to the poorest of the poor/indigenous people. Such importation is exempt from VAT. Response: True Feedback: The importation of goods is not one of those VAT exempt transaction under Section 109 of the NIRC Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 28 Taxes are imposed only for purposes of raising revenues. Response: False Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 29 Income Tax Holiday (ITH) for New ECOZONE Export or Free Trade Enterprises for Expanding Firms: Response: 3 years Correct answer: 3 years Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 30 https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 6/15 1/20/24, 10:18 PM *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 Necessary step before going to the CTA en banc: Response: File motion for reconsideration or new trial with the En banc Correct answer: File motion for reconsideration or new trial with the Division Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 31 PRTC INC., a corporation engaged in business in the Philippines and abroad has the following data (apply the old rate): Gross Income, Philippines P 975,000 Expenses, Philippines 750.000 Gross Income, Thailand 770,000 Expenses, Thailand 630,000 Interest on bank deposit 25,000 How much in the income tax due if PRTC INC., assuming it is a non- resident foreign corporation? Response: P 67,500 Feedback: NRFC Gross Income, Philippines P975,000 Expenses, Philippines Gross Income, Malaysia Expenses, Malaysia Interest on bank deposit Taxable income 25,000 P 1,000,000 Tax Rate 30% Tax Due 300,000 Correct answer: P 300,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 32 Nicanor, a restaurant owner, owns a vacant lot situated in Manila. He sold the same for P 4,000,000 to Inday. The sale is subject to 12% VAT. Response: True Feedback: Subject to capital gains tax. Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 33 Nicanor, an employee of ABC Corp., suffered an accident at work and died. The following are information were made available by the employer: Basic salary Php 600,000.00 13th month pay and other benefits 100,000.00 https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 7/15 1/20/24, 10:18 PM *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 Commission 100,000.00 Separation Pay 500,000.00 Gross compensation income Php 1,300,000.00 How much is the total exclusions from gross income? Response: b. P 500,000 Feedback: SOLUTION: 13th month pay and other benefits 90,000.00 Separation Pay 500,000.00 Total 590,000.00 Correct answer: c. P 590,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 34 Nicanor sold his personal laptop to Michael for P 50,000 in 2022. Nicanor is liable to pay percentage tax in 2022. Response: True Feedback: Reason: Isolated transactions are not subject to percentage tax. Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 35 A security deposit to ensure the faithful performance of certain obligations of the lessee to the lessor is an example of a constructive receipt. Response: True Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 36 The primary purpose of taxation is to: Response: collect tax Correct answer: collect tax Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 37 Li Mean Who, a South Korean actor and model, was contracted to model for Lasa-Duh, a domestic company known for e-commerce. He worked in the Philippines for two days. He is classified as: Response: Non-resident alien engaged in trade or business Correct answer: Non-resident alien engaged in trade or business Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 38 Sale of mango by a local restaurant to its customers is subject to VAT Response: True Feedback: The sale of Mango by a restaurant is considered as an incidental transaction. Thus, subject to VAT. Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 39 One Piece Corporation (OPC) was identified as a top withholding agent by the BIR. One day, the accounting department, headed by Rico, requested the company to treat all of its staff a McDonalds meal amounting to P 1,000 because it is already tax season, and the employees are working 18-hours a day. The company granted the request. Within the taxable year, the company transacted with McDonalds seven times for buying McDonalds meals with a total amount of Php 8,000. As a result of purchases during the taxable year, the company is not required to withhold 2% expanded withholding tax. https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 8/15 1/20/24, 10:18 PM *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 Response: False Feedback: McDonalds is considered as deemed a regular supplier. RR-11-2018 requires a minimum of 6 transactions before a supplier be considered as a regular supplier. Thus, OPC is required to withhold. Correct answer: False Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 40 S1: Direct double taxation is prohibited by the Philippine Constitution. S2: Indirect double taxation not prohibited by the Philippine Constitution. Response: c. Both are true Feedback: Reason: The Constitution has provisions on taxation. There is no provision that prohibits double taxation Correct answer: b. Only S2 is true Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 41 As a result of the accident, Nicanor paid hospital expenses which he was able to reimburse later. The money he received as a result of reimbursement is: Response: Inclusions in / Items of Gross Income Correct answer: Exclusions from Gross Income Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 42 Which of the following is/are not a condition for a foreign sourced dividends received by a domestic corporation from a resident foreign corporation to be exempted from the payment of RCIT? S1: The dividends actually received or remitted into the Philippines are reinvested in the business operations of the domestic corporation within the next taxable year from the time the foreign-source dividends were received or remitted S2: The dividends received shall only be used to fund the working capital requirements, capital expenditures, dividend payments, investment in domestic subsidiaries, and infrastructure project S3: The domestic corporation holds directly at least twenty percent (20%) in value of the outstanding shares of the foreign corporation and has held the shareholdings uninterruptedly for a minimum of two (2) years at the time of the dividend’s distribution. In case the foreign corporation has been in existence for less than two (2) years at the time of dividends distribution, then the domestic corporation must have continuously held directly at least twenty percent (20%) in value of the foreign corporation's outstanding shares during the entire existence of the corporation. Response: b. Only S2 Feedback: Basis: Section 5 of RR-5-2021 Correct answer: d. None of the above Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 43 As a result of the accident, Nicanor was paid money. The money he received is: Response: Passive income subject to final tax Correct answer: Exclusions from Gross Income Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 44 For income tax purposes, Domestic corporation shall account separately in their Annual Financial Statements (AFS) the cost of the land on which the particular business entity’s office, plant and equipment are situated, and shall not lump the same in one account title nor consolidate its cost with fixed asset account. Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 45 https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 9/15 1/20/24, 10:18 PM *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 Mang Juan transferred a property with a fair value of P1,000,000. Title to the property was reserved by Mang Juan until death. Subsequently Mang Juan died. The property was worth P800,000 at the date of his death. Which is correct? Response: The property is subject to estate tax at P800,000.00 Correct answer: The property is subject to estate tax at P800,000.00 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 46 If no documents are available for the audit and the BIR has completed all the legal remedies to compel the taxpayer to produce documents, the BIR: Response: May collect the taxes directly to the taxpayer Correct answer: May issue an assessment against the taxpayer Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 47 S1: Purely electric vehicles shall be exempt from the excise tax on automobiles. S2: Hybrid vehicles shall be exempt from the excise tax on automobiles. Response: Both are true Feedback: S2: Hybrid vehicles shall be subject to 50% of the applicable excise tax on automobiles. RR-24-2018 Correct answer: Only S2 is false Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 48 Output VAT is computed by multiplying the gross selling price by 12%, or multiplying the total amount indicated in the invoice by 12/1.12 if vat inclusive. Response: False Correct answer: True Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 49 Nicanor, a Filipino citizen residing in the United States invested in XYZ Corporation established under the laws of the Philippines. The Corporation, which earned gross income (for the last three years) in the United States amounting to Php 100M and another Php 200M within the Philippines declared dividends. Nicanor will receive Php 100,000.00. XYZ Corp is: Response: RFC Correct answer: DC Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 50 It refer to an individual, association, partnership, corporation or other business organization duly registered with the PEZA proposing to engaged in the establishment and operation of tourist-oriented accommodations, restaurants operated as an integral part of a tourism facility (e.g., hotels, resorts, recreational centers), sports and recreational facilities within the ECOZONE. Response: Tourist or Recreational Zone Correct answer: Tourist Enterprise Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 51 Corporation exempt from income tax are not subject to income tax on income received which are incidental or necessarily connected with the purposes for which they were organized and operating. Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 52 https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 10/15 1/20/24, 10:18 PM *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 Statement 1. A fringe benefit which is subject to the fringe benefit tax is taxable income of the employee. Statement 2. A fringe benefit which is not subject to the fringe benefit tax is taxable income of the employee. Response: Both statements are true. Correct answer: First statement is false while second statement is true. Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 53 Nicanor won Php 100 Million in the last Lotto draw. Upon presentation of the winning ticket to the PCSO, he should expect to receive the amount of? Response: 75 Million Correct answer: 80 Million Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 54 Marcus dies on December 31, 2017. For estate tax purposes, the funeral expenses and judicial expenses are allowed as deductions from gross estate. Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 55 S1: Nicanor obtained a loan from a Banko de Pelepens in the amount of Php 1M. The documentary stamp tax to be paid amounts to P 7,500. S2: In 2024, ABC Corporation has made advances to its affiliate company, GHI Corporation of P 5,000,000. The transaction is exempted from documentary stamp tax as it is considered as inter-company transaction. Response: Both are true Feedback: S1: T(1M x 1.5/200). S2: F. it is subject to P 37,500 DST (5M x 1.5/200) Correct answer: Only S1 is true Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 56 Real properties owned by a real estate developer may be converted to capital assets even if the assets are abandoned after two (2) years. Response: True Correct answer: False Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 57 The following are documents not subject to DST, except: Response: Policies of insurance or annuities made or granted by a fraternal or beneficiary society, order, association, or cooperative company, operated on the lodge system or local cooperation plan and organized and conducted solely by the members thereof for the exclusive benefit of each member and not for profit Feedback: Specific rule under Section 188 of the NIRC, as amended. Correct answer: Certificates of Damage or otherwise and Certificate or document issued by any customs officers, marine surveyor, notary public and certificate required by law or by rules and regulations of a public office Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 58 Statement 1. The fringe benefit tax is deductible from the gross income of the employer. Statement 2. The fringe benefit tax is withheld by the employer. Response: Both statements are false. Correct answer: Both statements are true. Score: 0 out of 1 No https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 11/15 1/20/24, 10:18 PM *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 Question 59 Nicanor, an individual taxpayer reported the following for the year 2019: Gross Income P 5,000,000 Cost of Sales 3,000,000 Salaries of employment net of P100,000 withholding tax and P50,000 SSS, Medicare and Pag-ibig premiums contribution 800,000 Fringe benefits given to rank and file employees 300,000 Fringe benefits given to managerial employees 130,000 Representation and entertainment expenses (all business connected) Rent expense 100,000 Donation to religious and charitable institutions 500,000 120,000 The amount that Nicanor will report as taxable net income for 2019? Response: P 3,054,600 Feedback: Correct answer: P 3,051,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 60 The following information were given to you by Ms. Reyes, a prominent independent contractor who offers architectural and engineering services for the taxable year 2020: Total gross receipts from architectural designs https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 P 1,250,000 12/15 1/20/24, 10:18 PM *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 Total gross receipts from engineering services 3,000,000 Total cost of services 2,150,000 Total operating expenses 1,000,000 Based on the foregoing information, how much is her tax due? Response: P 220,000 Feedback: Solution: On 800k P 130,000 On excess of 800k (300k x 30%) 90,000 Tax due 220,000 Correct answer: P 220,000 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 61 Mang Juan transferred a property with a fair value of P1,000,000. Title to the property was stipulated to be transferred immediately. Subsequently Mang Juan died. The property was worth P800,000 at the date of his death. Which is correct? Response: The property is subject to estate tax at P1,000,000 Correct answer: The property is subject to donor’s tax at P1,000,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 62 In general, Compensation income of Minimum Wage Earners (MWEs) who work in the private sector and being paid the Statutory Minimum Wage (SMW), as fixed by Regional Tripartite Wage and Productivity Board (RTWPB)/National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC), applicable to the place where he/she is assigned are exempted from the requirement of withholding tax on compensation Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 63 The Board of ABC Corp. (DC) declared that all stockholders of record as of December 31, 2020 shall receive Php 100,000. The amount XYZ Corp. will actually receive from ABC Corp is? Response: 80,000 Correct answer: 100,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 64 ABC Corp. ABC Corp. is engaged in the manufacture and sale of facemasks. As a protective measure, it distributed for free 1 box of face masks to all employees which they can use only when they work in the company. The distribution is: Response: Subject to percentage tax Correct answer: A constructive sale subject to 12% VAT Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 65 S1: Those whose gross annual sales, earnings, receipts or output exceed ₱3,000,000 shall have their books of accounts audited and examined yearly by independent CPAs and their ITRs accompanied with a duly accomplished Account Information Form (AIF). S2: Nicanor is an accountant of ABC corporation. At the same time, he also renders taxation and audit services to his personal clients. In the filing of his annual income tax return, Nicanor shall file BIR Form 1701-A. https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 13/15 1/20/24, 10:18 PM *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 Response: Both are true Correct answer: Only S1 is true Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 66 Mr. X, an owner of a business which imports goods from abroad, gave bribe to Mr. S, a government official, in order to facilitate the release of Mr. X’s imported goods from the custody of the government. For income tax purposes, the bribe given should be included as part of Mr. S’s gross income. Response: True Correct answer: True Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 67 Rappy Tulpo and Iguana Alawee are popular resident Filipino bloggers. They were paid by Youtube based on the “views and subscriptions of their followers” from the content they post using the platform. The income they earn are derived from ____ and it is: Response: Without, Exempt Correct answer: Within, Taxable Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 68 Wendel, a resident citizen, is an owner of a sticker printing service in Manila. On August 15, 2023, he made payments amounting to P 56,000 (inclusive of vat) to Mang Danny for the repairs of all his machines. How much withholding tax, if any, will Wendel withhold to his payment to Mang Danny, assuming Wendel is classified by the BIR as top withholding agent? Response: c. P 1,000 Feedback: Solution: P 56,000/1.12 = P 50,000 x 2% = P 1,000 RR -11-2018 provides that a top withholding agent, as a rule, is required to withhold 2% on his/her/its payment for purchases of services. Correct answer: c. P 1,000 Score: 1 out of 1 Yes Question 69 These are taxes on goods manufactured or produced in the Philippines for domestic sales or consumption or for any other disposition and to things imported as well as services performed in the Philippine, which tax shall be in addition to the value added tax. Response: Percentage Taxes Correct answer: Excise Taxes Score: 0 out of 1 No Question 70 In 2019, Nicanor created two (2) trusts for his daughter, Julia. During the year, the two trusts earned net income as follows: Trust 1 P 4,000,000 Trust 2 P 6,000,000 Each of the trust filed their own income tax return and paid the corresponding income tax due as computed in their separate returns. How much is the consolidated tax due of the Trust? Response: P 1,770,000 Feedback: https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 14/15 1/20/24, 10:18 PM *[May 2024] 00-Diagnostic Examination - https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 Consolidated: Taxable Net income Tax Due (Consolidated): 1st P8,000,000 Excess @ 32% Total Consolidated TAX DUE P10,000,000 P 2,410,000 700,000 P3,110,000* Less Paid: Trust 1 (1,130,000) Trust 2 (1,770,000) Consolidated Income Tax Payable 210,000 Correct answer: P 3,110,000 Score: 0 out of 1 No https://learn.teamprtc.com.ph/learner_quiz_assessment/submissions/268225 15/15