- BIR warns lack of supporting documents in VAT refund applications will raise risk category
- If “no supporting documents” for sales or purchases exceeds 1% of total amount, application will be classified as high-risk
- Classification does not count as incomplete submission but results in disallowance of unsubstantiated portions
- Republic Act No. 11976 established risk-based system for classifying VAT refund claims
- BIR uses points system to assess claims based on factors like claim size and tax compliance history
- Applicants must submit documentation before being assigned risk level
- Low-risk claims will only be classified with complete documentation
Source: fiscal-requirements.com
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