Chapter 1 Introduction To Consumption Taxes
Chapter 1 Introduction To Consumption Taxes
Consumption Tax
Types of Consumption Taxes:
Consumption refers to the acquisition or utilization of goods or services by any person. The Utilization of 1. Percentage tax
goods or services may be through purchase, exchange or other means. This utilization is subject to a tax 2. Value Added Tax
called consumption tax. 3. Excise tax
Consumption is levied without regard to the purpose of the purchaser or consumer whether it is for
business, personal or charity use.
Foreign Consumption
Rationale of Consumption Tax "Destination Principle"
1. Savings formation Only goods and services destined for consumption in the Philippines
2. Rationalization of Benefit Received Theory are subject to consumption tax while those destined for consumption Following the cross-border doctrine, goods that
3. Wealth redistribution to society abroad are not subject to consumption tax cross the border destined for foreign countries are
not charged consumption taxes. Due to this, the
government do not impose taxes on exports. The
NIRC either exempts exports or subject them
TYPES OF CONSUMPTION to a 0% tax rate
Domestic Consumption
Domestic Sales Importation