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The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) recently released Revenue Memorandum Circular 36-2024 on March 11, shedding light on the computation of Minimum Corporate Income Tax (MCIT) for the taxable year 2023.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) recently released Revenue Memorandum Circular 36-2024 on March 11, shedding light on the computation of Minimum Corporate Income Tax (MCIT) for the taxable year 2023. This update is crucial for businesses, particularly in light of the changes introduced by Republic Act No. 11534, also known as the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises Act.
The MCIT, as defined in the National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC) of the Philippines, is a system that requires corporations to pay a minimum income tax, regardless of the company’s actual net income. This safeguards the BIR against tax evasion and other avoidance strategies that some corporations may use to reduce their tax liabilities.
The Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises Act, effective from July 1, 2020, until June 30, 2023, mandated a One Percent (1%) MCIT. However, starting July 1, 2023, the MCIT rate reverted to its original Two Percent (2%) based on the corporation’s gross income.
To calculate the MCIT, corporations must divide their gross income by 12 months to obtain the average monthly gross income. From January 1 to June 30, 2023, the rate applied is 1%, while from July 1 to December 31, 2023, the rate is 2%.
For ease of computation, the following rates correspond to the taxable period of the taxpayer may be used:
Staying informed about these regulatory adjustments is crucial for businesses to ensure compliance and make informed financial decisions. For further clarification or assistance, CloudCFO is here to guide you through the intricacies of Revenue Memorandum Circular 36-2024 and its impact on your business.
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The MCIT, or Minimum Corporate Income Tax, is a mandatory tax imposed on corporations. It becomes applicable from the fourth taxable year following the commencement of business operations. It is levied when the standard 20 percent Corporate Income Tax (CIT) is lower than the two percent MCIT based on the company’s gross income.
Yes, the MCIT is not imposed on the following entities:
Note: Subject to the Predominance Theory, proprietary educational institutions and non-profit hospitals, if their gross income from unrelated trade, business, or activity exceeds fifty percent (50%) of total income, are subject to a 30% Net Corporate Income Tax (NCIT) and MCIT.*
Gross income, for MCIT purposes, is defined as gross sales (or gross receipts in the case of service-oriented businesses) minus sales returns, discounts, allowances, and cost of goods or services sold. Additionally, apart from core business activities, other items listed under Section 32, par. (A) of the NIRC contribute to gross income for MCIT purposes, excluding income exempt from taxation and income subject to final withholding tax.
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