Aguinaldo Tax & Accounting Consultancy

03/10/2026

RR No. 6-2026. Creditable Withholding Tax (CWT/EWT) becomes Mandatory Information Contained in the Invoice

Source:
https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/BIR/pdf/RR%20No.%206-2026.pdf

29/09/2026

Exemption on the implementation of the Wage Increase in NCR.

BMBE

𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐦 𝐰𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧

Effective, September 26, 2026,

26/09/2026

𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐦 𝐰𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧

Effective, September 26, 2026,

ang inaprubahang dagdag sa arawang sahod ng mga private sector workers sa National Capital Region (NCR).

Source:
Wage Order No. NCR-28
https://nwpc.dole.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Wage-Order-No.-NCR-28.pdf

18/08/2026

⚠️ 5 BIR Compliance Issues Business Owners Should Check Before It’s Too Late

As businesses continue preparing for the succeeding tax and reporting periods, this is a good time to review whether your BIR compliance and accounting records are still properly aligned with your actual business operations.

In practice, many tax issues don’t come from failure to file. They often come from inconsistencies between the tax returns, accounting records, sales records, inventory, and supporting documents.

Here are five areas worth reviewing:

1. Sales Reconciliation
Are your POS sales, invoices, online sales, bank deposits, and BIR-reported sales properly reconciled?

2. Expense Documentation
Are your business expenses properly supported with valid invoices and other required documentation?

3. Withholding Taxes
Are your withholding tax obligations properly identified, filed, paid, and supported by the necessary certificates?

4. Inventory Accountability
Does your physical inventory reasonably agree with your purchases, sales, production/usage records, and accounting records?

5. BIR Registration & Tax Compliance
Are your registered activities, tax types, books, invoicing requirements, and filing obligations still consistent with how your business actually operates?

These may seem like routine matters, but identifying discrepancies before they become compliance problems can save a business significant time, cost, and unnecessary exposure.

If you are unsure whether your current accounting and tax records are properly aligned, feel free to reply to this email with your question or concern.

We’d be happy to provide some initial guidance on what should be reviewed.

For businesses that have not had their tax and accounting records reviewed recently, this may also be a good time to have a BIR Compliance & Accounting Health Check.

A few hours of review today can prevent months of problems later.

03/08/2026

🚨 “Maliit lang ang negosyo ko. Hindi naman siguro ako ia-audit ng BIR… tama ba?”

Not necessarily.

One of the biggest misconceptions among business owners is that only large corporations get audited.

The truth is, any registered taxpayer may be subject to a BIR audit, regardless of the size of the business. It’s not always about how much you earn—it’s about whether your tax filings, books, and records are complete, accurate, and compliant.

Before you panic, ask yourself:

✅ Are all your tax returns filed on time?
✅ Are your books of accounts properly maintained?
✅ Are your sales and official receipts properly recorded?
✅ Can you support your declared expenses with valid documents?

An audit doesn’t automatically mean you’ve done something wrong—but being unprepared can become costly.

The best defense is not to fear an audit—it’s to be ready for one.

📩 Have questions about BIR audits or tax compliance? Drop them in the comments or send us a message. We’re here to help you stay compliant and protect your business.

28/02/2026

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1269972

MANILA – The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) launched on Friday the South Luzon leg of its 2026 Regional Tax Campaign as part of the agency's efforts to improve tax compliance ahead of the April filing season. The event, held at the Jose Rizal Coliseum in Calamba City, Laguna, gathered…

07/02/2026

A common misunderstanding:

❌ “Below ₱3M = no Audited FS needed” → WRONG
✅ Correct: Audited FS still needed —

Avoid Penalties and be ready future proofing.

Don’t just meet minimum compliance — build maximum credibility.

Need help in preparation of your Audited FS & ITR?

Contact us now!

18/01/2026

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12/01/2026

Business Permit Renewal Season na!!

Busy ka sa negosyo?
Kami na sa Municipal Permit mo.

New year na, pero reminder lang —
Municipal Permit Renewal season na ulit.

Habang ikaw ay nagma-manage ng tao, nag-aasikaso ng orders o naghahabol ng sales.

Kami na ang bahala sa permit mo.

Renew Your Municipal Permit now.
We do it while you’re doing your business.

✔ iwas penalty
✔ iwas pila
✔ iwas stress
✔ compliant ka agad

Hindi kailangang i-stop ang negosyo para lang mag-renew.

Professional tip:
Ang penalties hindi naman biglaan —
madalas dahil lang sa nakalimutan.

Huwag nang umabot doon.

CONTACT US NOW!!

09235686644
[email protected]

Para makapag-focus ka sa kita, kami sa business compliance mo 😉

03/01/2026

👋New Year Reminder for Business Owners ⚠️

👇👇
Hindi lang “Happy New Year” ang kailangan—may compliance din.

Pagpasok ng bagong taon, ito ang mga DAPAT gawin ng bawat negosyo (some of the basic)

1. Renew Your Business Registration
Barangay Clearance
Mayor’s Permit
BIR Registration (if updated info needed)
January deadlines = iwas penalty

2. Register New Books of Accounts
Manual or Loose-leaf
E-books (if applicable)
Hindi pwede gamitin ang luma for the new year.

3. Register Your Official Receipts / Invoices
New set if fully used
Authority to Print / OR Registration

4. File Annual Information Returns
BIR Form 1604-C / 1604-E
Alphalists (Employees & Suppliers)
Isa sa pinaka-common audit trigger.

⚠️MARAMI PANG IBA⚠️⚠️

Review Your Tax Type & Thresholds
VAT vs Non-VAT

Percentage Tax eligibility
Change in business size or nature

Baka hindi na tama ang tax setup mo.

Reconcile 2024 Records Before Filing 2025 Returns
Sales vs Filed Returns
Expenses vs ORs
Cash vs Profit

Don’t carry last year’s mistakes into this year.

File Your Annual Income Tax Return
Sole Prop: BIR 1701 / 1701A
Partnership & Corp: 1702 series

Deadline comes faster than you think.
⚠️ Reality Check

Most penalties don’t happen because of mataas na kita.
They happen because:

❌ nakalimutan
❌ na-delay
❌ or hindi alam

2025 Tip
Start the year compliant.
Stay compliant.
Sleep better.

DM “NEW YEAR” or Comment

Let’s make sure your business starts this year clean, clear, and penalty-free.