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Romualdez Calls for Update on Implementation of Law Exempting Person with a Disability from VAT

  • House Speaker Martin Romualdez wants government agencies to update Congress on the compliance rate of a law exempting PWDs from VAT.
  • Romualdez directed the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) to provide updates.
  • Romualdez is the principal author of Republic Act (RA) 10754, which expands the benefits and privileges of PWDs.
  • The law exempts more than 1.5 million PWDs from the 12% VAT on certain goods and services.
  • Romualdez wants to ensure that PWDs are enjoying the benefits they deserve under the law.
  • The VAT exemption is in addition to the 20% discount that PWDs already receive.
  • The law covers the purchase of medicines, food for special medical purposes, medical and dental services, transportation fares, and funeral and burial services.
  • All establishments are required to display signs listing the benefits and privileges of PWDs.
  • Tax incentives are provided for those caring for and living with PWDs.
  • PWDs need to present an ID issued by the relevant authorities to avail themselves of the exemptions.
  • Romualdez wants to investigate potential cases of abuse in the privileges granted to PWDs.

Source: mb.com.ph

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.

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