Republic Act No. 4481

: Republic Act No. 4481 exempts Catholic Relief Services-NCWC and The Tools for Freedom Foundation from the payment of certain taxes.
: Catholic Relief Services-NCWC and The Tools for Freedom Foundation are exempted from certain taxes.
: They are exempt from the payment of gift, franchise, specific, percentage, real property, and all other taxes, duties, and fees provided under existing laws or ordinances.
: The law provides tax exemptions primarily to the two named organizations, but also extends some tax exemptions to non-Filipino staff members of these organizations.
: Non-Filipino citizens serving on the staff of Catholic Relief Services-NCWC and The Tools for Freedom Foundation are exempt from paying taxes on salaries and stipends in dollars received solely because of their service under these programs.
: No, the exemption on salary taxes applies only to non-Filipino citizens serving on the staff of the specified organizations.
: Yes, Section 1 specifically states that the provisions of existing laws or ordinances to the contrary are notwithstanding, meaning this law overrides conflicting tax payment provisions.
: The Act took effect upon its approval on June 19, 1965.
: The text provided does not specify any penalties for violations of the exemptions granted.
: The exemptions include all other taxes, duties, and fees provided under existing laws or ordinances, which implies both national and local taxes are included.