Income Taxation Problems with
Answers
1. Individual Income Tax – Compensation Income
Problem:
Mr. Cruz earns ₱50,000 monthly as a regular employee. He has no other income. How much
is his annual income tax due using the TRAIN Law (Philippines)?
Answer:
Annual income: ₱50,000 × 12 = ₱600,000
Tax Computation (TRAIN):
- First ₱250,000 = 0%
- Next ₱350,000 (₱600,000 - ₱250,000): taxed at 20% = ₱70,000
Tax Due: ₱70,000
2. Individual – Mixed Income Earner
Problem:
Ms. Dela Cruz earns ₱300,000 from her job and ₱250,000 from freelancing. What is her
total tax due?
Answer:
Total Income = ₱550,000
Under TRAIN Law:
- First ₱250,000 = 0%
- Next ₱300,000 = 20% = ₱60,000
Tax Due: ₱60,000
3. Taxable vs Non-taxable Benefits
Problem:
Mr. Reyes received a 13th month pay of ₱120,000. What portion is taxable?
Answer:
Under TRAIN Law, 13th month pay is tax-exempt up to ₱90,000.
Taxable portion: ₱120,000 - ₱90,000 = ₱30,000
4. Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT)
Problem:
A manager receives a company car valued at ₱500,000 for personal use. How much is the
Fringe Benefit Tax?
Answer:
Assuming 100% personal use:
- GMV = ₱500,000 / (1 - 0.35) = ₱769,231
- FBT = ₱769,231 × 35% = ₱269,231
Fringe Benefit Tax: ₱269,231
5. Allowable Deductions – Optional Standard Deduction (OSD)
Problem:
A sole proprietor has gross sales of ₱1,000,000. She opts for 40% OSD. What is her taxable
income?
Answer:
OSD = 40% × ₱1,000,000 = ₱400,000
Taxable income = ₱1,000,000 - ₱400,000 = ₱600,000
6. Corporate Income Tax
Problem:
A domestic corporation has net taxable income of ₱2,000,000. What is its corporate income
tax under CREATE Law?
Answer:
Corporate Income Tax (small corporations): 20%
Tax Due: ₱2,000,000 × 20% = ₱400,000
7. Minimum Corporate Income Tax (MCIT)
Problem:
XYZ Corp. has gross income of ₱3,000,000 and taxable income of ₱50,000. What is the
MCIT?
Answer:
MCIT = 1% of gross income = ₱3,000,000 × 1% = ₱30,000
Regular tax = ₱50,000 × 20% = ₱10,000
Pay higher of the two → MCIT: ₱30,000
8. Capital Gains Tax – Sale of Shares (not traded)
Problem:
Mr. Tan sold unlisted shares for ₱1,000,000. He acquired them at ₱600,000. What is the
capital gains tax?
Answer:
Gain = ₱1,000,000 - ₱600,000 = ₱400,000
Tax rate = 15%
Tax Due: ₱400,000 × 15% = ₱60,000
9. Capital Gains Tax – Real Property Sale
Problem:
Mrs. Santos sold a house for ₱2,500,000. What is the capital gains tax?
Answer:
Capital Gains Tax = 6% of selling price = ₱2,500,000 × 6%
Tax Due: ₱150,000
10. Estate Tax
Problem:
A deceased person has a net estate of ₱6,000,000. What is the estate tax?
Answer:
Estate tax rate: 6%
Tax Due: ₱6,000,000 × 6% = ₱360,000