Tag: Tax Enforcement
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DEPDev Chief Balisacan Pushes Stricter Tax Enforcement Over VAT Cuts and Holiday Proposals
Policy stance: Prioritizing enforcement over tax holidays Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan underscored a clear preference for tightening the grip on existing tax measures rather than introducing new reliefs such as tax holidays or lowering the 12% value-added tax (VAT). Speaking at the European-Philippine Business Dialogue (EPDB) during the…
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Balisacan Pushes Stricter Tax Enforcement Over Holidays and VAT Cuts in Philippines Fiscal Strategy
Shoring up revenues over tax holidays In a recent public briefing, DEPDev Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan signaled a clear preference for tightening enforcement of existing tax measures rather than granting new tax holidays or pursuing immediate VAT reductions. Speaking on the sidelines of the European-Philippine Business Dialogue, he argued that preserving and strengthening the revenue…