Title
Tax Amnesty on Untaxed Income
Law
Presidential Decree No. 1840
Decision Date
Sep 19, 1981
Presidential Decree No. 1840 granted tax amnesty to individuals in the Philippines who voluntarily disclosed untaxed income or wealth earned between 1974 and 1980, providing immunity from investigation and condoning the assessment and collection of internal revenue taxes, penalties, and liabilities.
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Conditions for Immunity under Amnesty

  • Untaxed income/wealth must have been earned or realized during taxable years 1974 to 1980.
  • Taxpayers must file an amnesty return and fully pay the tax due on or before November 30, 1981.
  • Minimum amnesty tax payment must be P1,000.00 per taxable year.
  • Taxpayers must file a statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth as of December 31, 1980.

Exclusions from Tax Amnesty

  • Does not cover criminal cases already filed as of September 17, 1980.
  • Excludes internal revenue tax cases with pending criminal actions prior to September 17, 1980.
  • Withholding tax at source liabilities and transfer tax cases without clearance certificates are excluded.
  • Deficiency internal revenue taxes assessed on or before September 17, 1980, are not covered.

Filing Requirements for Amnesty Return

  • Amnesty returns to be filed with appropriate BIR offices or Municipal Treasurer based on taxpayer's residence or business location.
  • Filipino citizens abroad may file with nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate or with the Commissioner of Internal Revenue.
  • Return must disclose untaxed income/wealth per year and corresponding tax due.
  • Filing deadline is November 30, 1981.

Payment of Amnesty Tax

  • Tax due must be paid upon filing.
  • For tax due over P50,000 but not more than P100,000, payment can be made in two equal installments.
  • For amounts over P100,000, payment can be made in three equal installments with specified deadlines.
  • In cases exceeding P300,000, installations beyond P300,000 may be allowed upon application.
  • Failure to pay installments on time results in full amount becoming due with interest and penalties.

Filing of Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth

  • All individuals with assets/properties of P50,000 or more as of December 31, 1980, must file a sworn statement.
  • Includes resident citizens, citizens abroad, and aliens residing in the Philippines.
  • Filing deadline and places same as amnesty return, with provisions for non-resident citizens.

Valuation Standards

  • Assets valued at cost if purchased, or fair market value if acquired by exchange or gratuitous title.
  • Depreciated value included if asset used in trade/business as of December 31, 1980.
  • Previously declared assets under PD Nos. 379 or 631 valued at declared amounts.
  • Liabilities included only if enforceable and reducible to money as of December 31, 1980.

Penalties for Non-Compliance or Fraud

  • Failure to file or submitting false or fraudulent statements results in fines of at least P5,000 and imprisonment of not less than two years upon conviction.

Confidentiality of Information

  • Information from statements published only in aggregate form without individual references.
  • Unlawful for government employees to disclose information except for internal revenue tax purposes.
  • Violations subject to fines, imprisonment, and summary dismissal from government service.

Rulemaking Authority

  • Ministry of Finance, upon Commissioner of Internal Revenue's recommendation, will promulgate rules for effective implementation.

Repealing Clause

  • Inconsistent provisions of Presidential Decree No. 1740 and related issuances are repealed or modified.
  • Those who already filed statements under PD No. 1740 are exempt from refiling under this Decree.

Effectivity

  • The Decree takes effect immediately upon approval on September 19, 1981.

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