BIR Falls Short of VAT Collection Target by P6.37 Billion in First Seven Months

The Bureau of Internal Revenue collected P467 billion in VAT in the first seven months, slightly below the target of P473.41 billion. VAT is a 12 percent tax on various transactions and imports in the Philippines. Proposals to reduce VAT could help households but may affect government revenue and fiscal consolidation. The Philippines’ debt-to-GDP ratio reached 63.1 percent, the highest since 2005, surpassing the 60 percent threshold. Expanding VAT exemptions could lead to inefficiencies and lost revenues, according to economic experts.

Source: bworldonline.com

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