BIR: Poll expenses subject to withholding tax

By R. G. Antonet Go/PNA

ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has reminded local candidates that all their election expenses are subject to payment of withholding tax.

Fabian Francisco, BIR assistant revenue district officer, issued the reminder in the run-up to the campaign period for local candidates on March 29. The campaign period for the national candidates started on February 12.

Francisco said a 2-percent withholding tax will be imposed on radio and television campaign advertisement while a 1-percent tax will be imposed on print ads.

“All expenses related to the campaign, including those who they will pay such as print, radio and TV campaign ads, are subject to withholding tax,” Francisco said.

He said the contributors, suppliers and other service providers are also subject to creditable withholding tax.

He said appropriate charges will be filed against candidates once they will be found to have misdeclared election expenses. This might  lead to their disqualification. 

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