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What Is Documentary Stamp Tax (DST)? Documentary Stamp Tax, or DST, is a tax imposed on documents, instruments, loan agreements, and papers that prove the acceptance, assignment, sale, or transfer of an obligation or right. In Philippine real estate, DST is triggered when a property is sold, donated, or otherwise transferred — whether through a…
Selling inherited property involves a series of legal and tax requirements to ensure rightful ownership, tax compliance, and avoid future disputes. This guide provides a complete roadmap—from estate settlement to final sale. 1. Settlement of the Estate To begin selling inherited property, heirs must first settle the estate through: Extrajudicial Settlement – Applicable when the…
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has released updated zonal values for 2025 — a move that directly affects how much tax buyers, sellers, and heirs will need to pay when transferring real estate properties in the Philippines. These new values serve as a benchmark for computing Capital Gains Tax, Estate Tax, and Documentary Stamp…
The Department of Finance (DOF) has formally requested the House of Representatives to withdraw the proposed Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA), also known as the GROWTH Bill, citing strong government revenues and better-than-expected performance in the first quarter of 2025. Initially introduced as a fiscal safeguard in times of uncertainty, the bill aimed to…
