G.R. No. 27771 - Philippine Button Corp. vs. Posadas, Jr.

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Title Supreme Court: Philippine Button Corp. vs. Posadas, Jr.

Case: G.R. No. 27771

Decision Date: Feb 24, 1928

Philippine Button Corp., a U.S.-based manufacturer, contested a 1-1.5% tax on button shipments to New York, arguing it wasn’t a “merchant” under Philippine law. Court ruled it qualified as a merchant, making consignments taxable.

internal revenue tax

merchant

manufacturer

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