Tax 01 Prefinals Sept 9 2018 BSA4 Answer Key
Tax 01 Prefinals Sept 9 2018 BSA4 Answer Key
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Statement 1: The intention with regard to the length and nature of stay of an alien determines whether he
is a resident or nonresident.
Statement 2: A foreigner who has acquired residency in the Philippines shall only become a nonresident
when he actually departs with the intention of abandoning his residency in the Philippines.
a. True, True c. True, False
b. False, False d. False, True
3. Due to his expertise, Engr. Pedro D. Magiba (a freelancer) was hired by a foreign petroleum contractor in
Thailand to provide technical assistance for two months from February to March. He was hired again for
the months of June – July and October – December of the same taxable year. Engr. Pedro D. Magiba is a:
a. Resident citizen c. Special Filipino employee
b. Nonresident citizen d. None of the choices
Employment – requires him to be physically present abroad most of the time (> 183 days)
6. Lulu, married, left the Philippines in the middle of the year on July 1, 2018 to go abroad and work there for
5 years. The following data were provided as of December 31, 2018.
Gross Business Income Business Expenses
PERIOD Philippines Abroad Philippine Abroad
s
January 1 to June 30 300,000 200,000 100,000 50,000
July 1 to December 31 600,000 400,000 150,000 50,000
8. Based on problem no.6, if she did not leave the Philippines at all, her taxable income as of December 31,
2018 is:
b. P 750,000 b. P 1,000,000 c. P 1,150,000 d. P 600,000
TNI within and abroad
9. Assuming the taxable year is 2017, determine the taxable net income assuming he is:
RC NRC RA NRA-ETB
a. P 80,000 P 180,000 P 830,000 P 180,000
b. 180,000 80,000 1,000,000 1,000,000
c. 1,558,000 908,000 908,000 908,000
d. 1,658,000 1,008,000 1,008,000 1,008,000
NOTE:
Taxable income = generally pertaining to incomes subject to basic income tax (BTx) and included in the income tax
return of the taxpayer
Passive income subject to final withholding taxes (FWTx) and capital gains subject to CGTs are non-returnable income
Passive income subject to FWTx shall refer only to those derived from Philippine sources
Passive income derived from abroad received by RCs are subject to BTx
The final tax on interest income earned under FCDS (7.5% prior to 2018; 15% beginning Jan. 1, 2018) is applicable only
to resident taxpayers
Prior to TRAIN Law, PCSO/Lotto winnings are exempt, except if received by NRA-NETB
Prizes:
o Not more than P10,000 = BTx
o More than P10,000 = 20% FWTx; 25% FWTx for NRA-NETB
Winnings:
o PCSO/Philippine Lotto
Prior to TRAIN Law; Exempt, except if received by NRA-NETB
Beginning 2018:
Not more than P10,000 – Exempt
More than P10,000 = 20% FWTx (RC, NRC, RA)
Received by NRA-ETB = Exempt regardless of amount; not revised under the TRAIN Law
Received by NRA-NETB = 25% FWTx regardless of amount. All income received from sources within
the Philippines by NRA-NETB is subject to 25% FWTx except for interest income received under
FCDS/FCDU
10. Assuming the taxable year is 2018, determine the taxable net income assuming he is:
RC NRC RA NRA-ETB
a. P 80,000 P 180,000 P 830,000 P 180,000
b. 180,000 80,000 1,000,000 1,000,000
c. 1,558,000 908,000 908,000 908,000
d. 1,658,000 1,008,000 1,008,000 1,008,000
NOTE:
Under RA 10963 (TRAIN Law), personal exemptions (basic and additional) as deductions from gross income are no
longer allowed beginning January 1, 2018
11. Assuming the taxable year is 2017, determine the total final tax assuming he is:
RC NRC RA NRA-ETB
a. P 553,000 P 490,000 P 550,000 P 150,500
b. 121,500 90,000 150,000 687,500
c. 131,000 90,000 90,000 90,000
d. 142,000 90,000 150,000 150,000
12. Assuming the taxable year is 2018, determine the total final tax assuming he is:
RC NRC RA NRA-ETB
a. P 553,000 P 490,000 P 150,000 P 687,500
b. 121,500 90,000 121,500 150,000
c. 131,000 90,000 90,000 90,000
d. 553,000 490,000 550,000 687,500
13. How much is the total income tax expense of Ana for the year?
a. P321,500 b. P342,500 c. P351,500 d. P358,000
14. How much is the total income tax expense of Ana assuming she opted to be taxed at 8%?
a. P321,500 b. P342,500 c. P351,500 d. P358,000
15. Assuming Ana is a VAT-registered taxpayer, how much is her total income tax expense assuming she opted
to be taxed at 8% income tax rate?
a. P321,500 b. P342,500 c. P351,500 d. P358,000
16. Using the same data except that her gross sales for the year was P3,800,000, how much is the total income
tax expense of Ana assuming she opted to be taxed at 8% income tax rate?
a. P321,500 b. P342,500 c. P351,500 d. P652,000
17. Bustos, mixed income earner, self-employed resident citizen and currently the Finance Manager of Minasa
Omega Champion Corporation, provided the following data for 2018 taxable year:
Compensation income 1,800,000
Sales 2,800,000
Cost of sales 1,125,000
Business expenses 650,000
Interest income from peso bank deposit 80,000
Interest income from bank deposit under FCDS 120,000
Gain on sale of land in the Philippines held as capital asset
With cost of P1,500,000 when the zonal value is P1,200,000 500,000
How much is his total income tax expense assuming he opted to be taxed at 8%?
a. P321,500 b. P788,500 c. P808,000 d. P358,000
18. In 2018, Berna signified her intention to be taxed at 8% income tax rate on gross sales in her 1st quarter
income tax return. Her gross sales during the year exceeded the VAT threshold of P3 million as follows:
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4/Annual
(8% tax) (8% tax) (8% tax) (Graduated)
Sales 500,000 500,000 2,000,000 3,500,000
Cost of Sales (300,000) (300,000) (1,200,000) (1,200,000)
Gross Income 200,000 200,000 800,000 2,300,000
Operating expenses (120,000) (120,000) (480,000) (720,000)
Net taxable income 80,000 80,000 320,000 1,580,000
Sales 6,500,000
Cost of sales (3,000,000)
Gross income 3,500,000
Operating expenses (1,440,000)
Net taxable net income 2,060,000
Basic Income Tax [490,000 + (60,000 x 32%)] 509,200
Less: Quarterly tax payments (Q1 – Q3) based on 8%
tax rate [(3M – 250,000) x 8%] (220,000)
Annual income tax payable 289,200
NOTE:
Unless the taxpayer signifies in the 1 st Quarter Return of the taxable year the intention to elect the 8% income tax rate,
the taxpayer shall be considered as having availed of the graduated rates under Section 24(A) of the Tax Code, as
amended, and such election shall be irrevocable.
Provided that, at any time during a given taxable year, a taxpayer’s gross sales or receipts exceeded the VAT threshold
of 3M (previously P1,919,500), he/she shall automatically be subjected to the graduated rates under Section 24(A)(2)(a)
of the Tax Code, as amended, with the following rules/guidelines:
o The taxpayer shall be allowed an income tax credit of quarterly payments initially made under the 8% option
o Taxpayer is likewise liable for business taxes, in addition to income tax. A percentage tax pursuant to Section
116 of the Tax Code, as amended, shall be imposed on the 1 st 3M and the excess shall be subject to VAT.
o Percentage tax due on the 3M shall be collected without penalty, if timely paid on the due date immediately
following the month the threshold was breached.
19. As a rule, the following individuals are liable for final income tax equal to 15% of their gross compensation
income prior to 2018 taxable year, except:
a. An alien employee of an Offshore banking Unit
b. An alien employee of Petroleum Service Contractors and Subcontractors
c. An alien employee of Regional, or Area headquarters of Multinational Companies
d. An alien employee of a Resident Foreign Corporation
20. Statement 1: Prior to 2018 taxable year, SAEs as well as SFEs of regional or area headquarters established
in the Philippines by multinational companies shall be subject to final tax of 15% on their gross
compensation income in the Philippines. (15% preferential income tax rate on compensation income)
Statement 2: Generally, a nonresident alien not engaged in trade or business is subject to 25% creditable
withholding tax on their gross income in the Philippines. (final withholding tax not creditable
withholding tax)
a. True, True b. False, False c. True, False d. False, True
21. Statement 1: An employee occupying managerial position is one who is vested with powers or
prerogatives to lay down or execute management policies and/or employees.
Statement 2: Exclusivity means just having one employer at a time.
a. True, True b. False, False c. True, False d. False, True
22. Technical position as described under RMC 41-09 (as amended) are limited only to positions that are:
i. Highly technical in nature
ii. Where there are no Filipinos who are competent, able and willing to perform the services for which
the aliens are desired.
a. I only b. II only c. Both I and II d. Neither I nor II
24. The amount of income subject to a preferential tax rate of 15% should be:
a. P -0- b. P650,000 c. P750,000 d. P910,000
Salaries received 600,000 + allowances and honoraria 50,000 + other emoluments 100,000 = 750,000
26. The total income tax expense of Vladimir in the Philippines is:
a. P535,000 b. P595,000 c. P570,000 d. P315,000
28. Using the assumption in no. 27, the SFE’s total combined taxes on all income from the Philippines is:
a. P380,500 b. P304,000 c. P595,000 d. P410,500
29. Assuming the taxpayer is a Special Filipino Employee employed by an Offshore Banking Unit, the amount of
income subject to a preferential tax rate of 15% should be:
a. P -0- b. P650,000 c. P750,000 d. P600,000
Prior to the effectivity of the TRAIN Law, if the SFE employed by an OBU or PC/SC, the compensation income shall be
subject to 15% preferential tax rate. The option to be taxed at 15% preferential tax rate if the SFE is an employee of
ROHQ/RHQ is not applicable for SFEs employed by OBUs and PCs/SCs.
30. Leomar, resident citizen, is the Head for Operations of a regional operating headquarters (ROHQ) in the Philippines.
His compensation income during 2018 amounted to P1,800,000 exclusive of 13 th month pay and other bonuses. Can
Leomar choose to be taxed at 15% preferential rate?
a. Yes, because he is expected to receive an annual compensation income that exceeds the threshold
b. Yes, because an employee of ROHQ is qualified to be taxed at 15% preferential rate even during the effectivity of
RA No. 10963 (TRAIN Law)
c. No, because his total gross compensation income at the end of the year does not meet the threshold amount
d. No, the 15% preferential rate is no longer applicable beginning January 1, 2018 as provided for under RA No.
10963, otherwise known as the TRAIN Law
32. Which of the following shall not be subject to the 20% final tax beginning January 1, 2018?
a. Amount of interest from any currency bank deposit and yield or any other monetary benefit from deposit
substitutes and from trust funds and similar arrangements
b. Winnings other than Philippine Charity Sweepstakes and lotto winnings, regardless of amount
c. Philippine Charity Sweepstakes and lotto winnings exceeding P10,000
d. Prizes amounting to P10,000 or less
Subject to basic tax
33. A nonresident alien not engaged in trade or business derived P50,000 interest income from his long term bank
deposit here in the Philippines. How much is the income tax due of the said alien?
a. P10,000 b. P12,500 c. P5,000 d. P -0-
50,000 x 25% = 12,500 (tax exemption on long term bank deposit/investment is N/A to NRA-NETB
34. Which of the following income of an individual taxpayer is subject to final tax?
a. P10,000 prize in Manila won by a resident citizen
b. Dividend received by a resident citizen from a resident foreign corporation
c. Shares in the net income of a general professional partnership received by a resident citizen
d. Dividend received by a nonresident alien from a domestic corporation
e. All of the above
f. None of the above
35. Which of the following interest income derived within the Philippines is subject to basic income tax?
a. Interest income from bank deposits
b. Interest income from loans
c. Interest income from deposit substitutes
d. Interest income from trust funds
36. A taxpayer received during the taxable year the following passive income derived from within the Philippines:
Interest on bank deposit under FCDU, net P231,250
Royalty on a software application (gross) 95,000
Dividend income from resident foreign corp. (gross) 150,000
If the taxpayer is a nonresident alien engaged in business, the final tax on the above passive income would amount
to:
a. P52,750 b. P19,000 c. P28,250 d. P37,750
95,000 royalty x 20% = 19,000 (FCDU = exempt / Dividend RFC = basic tax)
37. Which of the following royalties earned within the Philippines is not subject to 10% final withholding tax?
a. Royalties from computer software c. Royalties from literary works
b. Royalties from books d. Royalties from musical compositions
38. Share in the net distributable income of a general co-partnership by a resident citizen is subject to:
a. 10% final withholding tax c. 6% capital gains tax
b. 20% final withholding tax d. Basic income tax
39. Which of the following sale transactions will be subject to capital gains tax?
a. Sale of shares of stock by a dealer in securities
b. Sale of shares of stock during an Initial Public Offering
c. Sale of shares of stock not through the local stock exchange by a person who is not a dealer in securities
d. Sale of shares of stock through the local stock exchange by a person who is not a dealer in securities
e. All of the above
f. None of the above
42. Assuming the house and lot was Vincent’s principal residence and he used ½ of the proceeds to buy a new principal
residence within 18 months after the above sale. Assume further that Vincent properly informed the BIR about the
sale. It shall be:
a. Exempt from capital gains tax c. Subject to P450,000 capital gains tax
b. Subject to P300,000 capital gains tax d. Subject to P600,000 capital gains tax
½ x 15,000,000 x 6% = 450,000
43. Assuming the residential house was located abroad, the capital gains tax is:
a. P -0- b. P300,000 c. P450,000 d. P480,000
44. The following may claim personal exemption prior to 2018, except:
a. Nonresident alien not engaged in trade or business
b. Nonresident alien engaged in trade or business
c. Resident alien
d. Citizens
45. Jaime, single, has the following dependents who live with him in 2016:
Eddie, brother, 30 years old, mentally impaired
Leah, sister, 16 years old, college student
Faith, legally adopted child, gainfully employed
Robert, not related to Jaime, 70 years old, qualified senior citizen
46. Using the same data in no. 45 except that the taxable year is 2018, Jaime can claim:
Basic Exemption Additional Exemption
a. Zero Zero
b. P50,000 P25,000
c. P50,000 P50,000
d. P50,000 P75,000
47. A nonresident alien derived interest income only in his bank deposit here in the Philippines under the FCDU system
of a domestic bank. The interest amounted to $500. How much is the income tax due of the said alien? ($1 = P50)
a. P -0- b. P3,000 c. P10,000 d. P8,000
48. The following winnings are exempt from income tax prior to the effectivity of RA 10963 (TRAIN Law), except:
a. Lotto winnings c. Winnings from raffle of a private company
b. Winnings from PCSO d. None of the choices
49. Which of the following income of a nonresident citizen will be taxed differently if the taxpayer is a nonresident alien
engaged in trade or business?
a. Interest income b. Royalties c. Dividends d. Prizes
50. If the amount of PCSO/Philippine lotto winnings received by a resident citizen in 2018 did not exceed P10,000, what
type of income tax will apply?
a. Final tax on passive income c. Basic income tax
b. Capital gains tax d. Exempt
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