People think that paying estate tax is a burdensome process
but to relieve yourself from stress one should pay the right amount just to
comply tax law's of the land. The prior
to the implementation of Republic Act 11213 (Tax Amnesty Act of 2019), payment of estate tax is at a rate of up to 60% and is very steep for many ordinary Filipinos.By definition, Estate Tax is a tax on the right of the deceased person to transmit his/her estate to his/her lawful heirs and beneficiaries at the time of death and on certain transfers, which are made by law as equivalent to testamentary disposition. It is not a tax on property. It is a tax imposed on the privilege of transmitting property upon the death of the owner.
The Estate Tax is based on the laws in force at the time of death notwithstanding the postponement of the actual possession or enjoyment of the estate by the beneficiaries.
How Train Law is interconnected here?
Based on Republic Act 10963 (Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Act) or commonly known as TRAIN Law, There shall be an imposed rate of six percent (6%) based on the value of such NET ESTATE determined as of the time of death of decedent composed of all properties, real or personal, tangible or intangible less allowable deductions. Flat six percent (6%) is the rate to paid by anyone who will avail the tax amnesty while it is in effect.
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Conclusion
Paying the right amount could lessen your stress and
relieves your conscience as well in preventing future problems and headaches
happening again in your lifetime. It is also a rightful duty of citizen to pay the taxes for benefit and development of social services and infrastructure development of our country. One should take advantage of this new law
which I believe is a win-win situation for anyone having tax problems particularly in the
real estate properties while it is still available until June 2021 only.
Source(s):
Estate Tax Information Page https://bit.ly/2SHDPlj
Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Act https://bit.ly/2ZIrfDP
Tax Amnesty Act of 2019 https://bit.ly/2ZGxLei
About the Writer
CRB Benedict Baluyut is a professional real estate broker,
real estate appraiser and associate of C. F. Baluyut Realty. He is currently
the Vice President for External Affairs, Real Estate Brokers Association of the
Philippines, Inc. (REBAP) - Pampanga Chapter. You can get in touch with him at
https://www.cfbaluyutrealty.com.
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