Law Summary
Revocation of Previous Regulations
- Concise Explanation: Revenue Regulations No. 6-2002 revokes Revenue Regulations No. 3-90 along with all related internal revenue issuances, including revenue rulings, that pertain to its implementation.
- Key Definitions:
- Revenue Regulations No. 3-90: Prior regulations that provided specific tax privileges and incentives to certain taxpayers.
- Important Requirements/Procedures:
- The revocation is effective immediately, indicating no transitional period for compliance.
- Consequences:
- Withdrawal of privileges, incentives, and benefits previously granted under Revenue Regulations No. 3-90, including the last priority in audit for taxpayers.
Effectivity of the Regulations
- Concise Explanation: The regulations take effect immediately upon adoption and impact the internal revenue tax returns of the taxable year 2002 and subsequent years.
- Relevant Timeframes/Deadlines:
- Effective Date: May 02, 2002
- Applicability: Internal revenue tax returns for the taxable year 2002 and onwards.
- Consequences:
- Taxpayers must comply with the new regulations for tax returns starting from the taxable year 2002, losing any previously held privileges under Revenue Regulations No. 3-90.
Adoption and Recommendation
- Concise Explanation: The regulations were officially adopted on May 02, 2002, with endorsements from the Secretary of Finance and the Commissioner of Internal Revenue.
- Key Definitions:
- (SGD.) JOSE ISIDRO N. CAMACHO: Secretary of Finance endorsing the regulations.
- (SGD.) RENE G. BAAEZ: Commissioner of Internal Revenue recommending the approval of the regulations.
Key Takeaways
- The enactment of BIR Revenue Regulations No. 6-2002 signifies a significant policy shift, revoking previous tax privileges under Revenue Regulations No. 3-90.
- Taxpayers must be aware that all benefits and incentives associated with the revoked regulations have been withdrawn effective immediately.
- Compliance with the new regulations is mandatory for all tax returns starting from the taxable year 2002.