Bustax Chapter 7
Bustax Chapter 7
Bustax Chapter 7
The gross selling price deemed reasonably lower when it is lower by more than 30% of the
actual market value of the goods sold. (Selling Price / Fair Value = 30% above)
The fair value of the goods shall be determined by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue.
Nonetheless, if one of the parties is the government, the output VAT shall be based on the
actual selling price.* (fair value rule does not apply to government)
Under the regulations, gross selling price means the higher of the:
a. Consideration or selling price
b. Fair value of the property
Under the NIRC, the fair value of real property is the higher between the:
a) Zonal value and;
b) Fair value per assessor’s office.
In the absence of a zonal value, gross selling price shall mean the fair value per assessment or
consideration stated in the sales document, whichever is higher.
If the gross selling price is based on the zonal value or assessor’s fair value of the property, the
zonal value or assessed value shall be presumed exclusive of VAT.
It must be noted that the term selling price or consideration on the sale of property is legally
presumed VAT inclusive, but this is not the case on sale of goods.*
Summary of Rules:
The concept of unreasonably lower does not apply on the sale of property.
The higher the fair value and selling price is always the basis of the VAT.
Therefore, the sale of properties held for use (ordinary asset) such as land, building,
equipment, machineries, property improvements, and supplies aside from inventories and
supplies are vatable.
2. Distribution or transfer to
a) Shareholders or investors share in the profits of VAT-registered persons
b) Creditors in payment of debt or obligation
3. Consignment of goods if actual sale is not made within 60 days following the date such
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4. Retirement from or cessation of business with respect to all goods on hand whether
capital goods, stock in trade, supplies or materials as of the date of cessation, whether
or not the business is continued by the new owner or successor
If the business is continued by the new owner, the goods or properties of the business are
effectively sold to the new owner.
Hence, the goods or properties are likewise deemed sold.
This applies only to ordinary assets but not to capital assets.
Business Dissolution
General Rule: Business dissolution is deemed sale.
As a rule of thumb, one must note that when there is business dissolution, there is deemed
sale, such as in the following cases:
1) Change of ownership in the business
a. Incorporation of a sole proprietorship
b. Sale by a proprietor of his entire business
2) Dissolution of a partnership
a. Creation of a new partnership which takes over the business
b. By incorporation into a partnership
When there is no business dissolution, there is no deemed sale such as in the following cases:
1. Change in controlling shareholder
2. Change in trade or corporate name
3. Change in business address*
Merger or Consolidation
Both merger and consolidation result in the dissolution of a corporation and the transfer of
assets of the dissolved corporation to the absorbing corporation.
In principle, the assets of the dissolved corporation should be considered deemed sold.
Legally, however, the dissolution of a corporation is not a deemed sale. The unused input tax
of dissolved corporation as of the date of merger or consolidation shall be absorbed by the
surviving corporation.*