For Student Copy - Income Taxation
For Student Copy - Income Taxation
For Student Copy - Income Taxation
• Conducting a property appraisal is a procedure used for determining the cost when
dealing with properties.
• One of the factors to be considered when calculating gains is the market value
fluctuations.
• Renovating the property, investing in high-demand locations, and holding onto the
property long-term are the common strategies for maximizing gains in property deals.
• The financial transaction value of the property is one of the bases for measuring gains
and losses when dealing with properties.
• Capital gains in property dealings mean an increase in the value of a property over
time.
• Flipping in real estate means purchasing a property and reselling it quickly for profit.
• Rental Income, Property Taxes, and Operating expenses are the factors that are
needed when calculating net operating income (NOI).
• Higher vacancy rates and operational costs are some of the potential disadvantages of
investing in commercial properties compared to residential properties.
• The role of market analysis in property investment is to assess the supply and demand
dynamics of the real estate market.
• Historical trends in property prices are one of the crucial factors when evaluating the
potential profitability of a property investment.
• Exclusion from gross income refers to the omission of certain types of income from tax
calculations.
• The exclusion of certain income from gross income decreases the taxable income of an
individual taxpayer.
• Salary from a full-time job, rental income from a property, and dividend payments from
investments are some examples of gross taxable income.
• The purpose of excluding certain income from gross income calculation is to ensure
accurate and fair taxation of the taxpayers.
• Income that is excluded from the tax will be typically indicated in tax return forms or
schedules of the BIR.
• One of the advantages of excluding certain income from gross income is lowering the
overall tax liability of the taxpayers.
• Incurring penalties or fines are the potential risk that taxpayers may face if they
incorrectly exclude income from gross income calculations.
• The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is primarily responsible for regulating exclusions
from gross income.
• Form 1040 – used to report income that is excluded from gross income.
• Earning interest on a savings account, receiving a gift from a family member, and
selling personal belongings at a garage sale are the following scenarios that would be
considered as excluded from gross income.
Topic: Fringe benefit
• The primary purpose of providing fringe benefits as part of income taxation rules in the
Philippines is to attract and retain talented employees.
• The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is the one that is responsible for determining the
value of fringe benefits for tax purposes.
• Fringe benefits can be either taxable or tax exempt depending on their kind.
• Employee consent can affect whether certain fringe benefits are taxable.
• Employee discounts on company products are considered a common fringe benefit that
could be included in an individual’s taxable income.
• Employers only need to report fringe benefits exceeding a certain threshold. (90,000
and above)
• Taxable as regular income best describes the tax treatment of fringe benefits for
employees.
• De minimis benefits are benefits that are not required to be reported as income.