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4. Due to his expertise, Engr. Pedro D. Magiba (a freelancer) was hired by a foreign petroleum contractor in
Thailand to provide technical assistance for two months from February to March. He was hired again for the
months of June-July and October-December of the same taxable year. Engr. Pedro D. Magiba is a;
a. Resident citizen
b. Nonresident citizen
c. Special Filipino employee
d. None of the above
5. Cheche, nonresident citizen, arrived in the July 1, 2015 to reside here permanently after working as nurse in
the United States of America for many years. Which of the following statements is correct with respect to her
classification for income tax purposes?
a. She shall be classified as nonresident citizen for the year 2015 with respect to her income derived from
sources abroad from January 1, 2015 until the date of her arrival in the Philippines
b. She shall be classified as nonresident citizen for the whole year of 2015.
c. She shall be classified as resident citizen for the whole year 2015.
d. She shall be classified as neither resident nor nonresident citizen for the year 2015.
6. Dr. J, an expert American Physicist was hired by a Philippine corporation to assist in its organization and
operation for which he had to stay in the Philippines for an indefinite period. His coming to the Philippines was
for a definite purpose which in its nature would require an extended stay and to that end makes his home
7. Rihanna, an American singer, was engaged to sing for one week at the Western Philippine Plaza after which
she returned to USA. For income tax purposes, she shall be classified as:
a. Resident alien.
b. Nonresidentalienengaged in trade or business.
c. Nonresident alien not engaged in trade or business.
d. Resident citizen.
9. It is Important to know the source of income for income tax purposes (i.e. from within and without the
Philippines) because;
a. Some individuals and corporate taxpayers are taxable based on their worldwide income while others are
taxable only on their income from sources within the Philippines.
b. The Philippines imposes income tax only on income from sources within.
c. Some individual taxpayers are citizens while others are aliens.
d. Export sales are not subject to income tax.
10. Mr. Porras, married, left Philippines in the middle of the year on July 1, 2015 to go abroad and work there for
two years, the following data were provided as of December 31,2015: (Assume all data from abroad only)
Gross
Income Expenses
January 1 to June 30 P300,000 P100,000
July 1 to December 31 1,000,000 125,000
11. Based on the above problem, but assuming he arrived from abroad on July 1,2015 to permanently resettle in
the Philippines, after working abroad for 2 years, his taxable income as of December 31,2015 is:
a. P168,000 c. P843,000
b. P1,025,000 d. P825,000
12. If he did not leave Philippines at all, his taxable income is:
a. P168,000 c. P843,000
b. P1,025,000 d. None
13. Which of the following interest income derived within the Philippines is subject to basic income tax?
a. Interest income from bank deposits
b. Interest income from loans
c. Interest income from deposit substitutes
d. Interest income from trust funds
14. An instrument with a maturity period of ten (10) years was held by Juan (resident citizen) for two (2) years
and was transferred to Smith (resident alien), who, in turn, held it for eight (8) years. The final withholding
tax should as be:
A. B. C. D.
Juan - 20% final tax True False True False
Smith - exempt True False False True
15. An instrument with a maturity period of ten (10) years was held by Smith (nonresident alien engage in trade
or business) for three (3) years and transferred it to Juan, a resident citizen. Juan held it for two (2) years
before subsequently transferring it to James (nonresident alien not engage in trade or business) who held it
until the day of maturity. The final withholding tax are as follows:
A. B. C. D.
Smith - 12% final tax True True True True
Juan - 20% final tax True True False False
James - 5% True False False True
17. A non-resident alien derived interest income from his bank deposit here in the Philippines under the FCDU
system of a domestic bank. The interest amounted to $500. How much is the income tax due of the said alien?
($1 = Php50)
a. P0 c. P8,000
b. P3,000 d. P10,000
18. If an account in a depository bank under the foreign currency deposit system is jointly in the name of a
nonresident citizen such as an overseas contract worker, or a Filipino seaman, and his spouse or dependent
who is a resident of the Philippines, the interest on such deposit shall be:
a. Exempted in its entirety.
b. Subject to final withholding tax of 7 ½% in its entirety.
c. 50% exempt and 50% subject to final withholding tax of 7 ½%
d. Subject to regular income tax rates for Individuals.
19. Mr, X, a resident citizen, appoints Bank A—-Trust Department to manage his money created through a trust
agreement. Bank A—Trust Department then invests said money in a long term investment (10-year corporate
bond) of XYZ Corporation under the account name "Bank A - Trust Department", Mr, X did not withdraw his
money from such trust agreement for at least five (5) years. The interest of Mr. X from the corresponding trust
agreement is:
a. Exempt from Income tax
b. Subject to 15% preferential tax rate
c. Subject to 20% final tax
d. Subject to basic Income tax
20. Which of the following royalties earned within the Philippines is not subject to 10% final withholding tax?
a. Royalties from computer software
b. Royalties from books
c. Royalties from literary works
d. Royalties from musical compositions
21. The following taxpayers who received a dividend income from a domestic corporation will received net of 10%
final withholding tax, except;
a. Resident citizen
b. Non-resident citizen
c. Resident alien
d. Non-resident alien engaged in trade or business
22. Which of the following cash and/or property dividends actually or constructively received by an individual shall
not be subject to final tax but to regular income tax for individuals?
a. Cash and/or property dividends from a domestic corporation or from a joint stock company
b. Cash and/or property dividends from insurance or mutual fund companies
c. Cash and/or property dividends from regional operating headquarters of multinational companies
d. Cash and/or property dividends from a nonresident foreign corporation
23. Share in the net distributable income of a general co-partnership by a resident citizen is subject to:
a. 10% final withholding tax
b. 20% final withholding tax
c. 6% capital gains tax
d. Basic income tax
24. Share in the net distributable income of a general professional partnership by a resident citizen is subject to:
a. 10% final withholding tax
b. 20% final withholding tax
c. 6% capital gains tax
d. Basic income tax
25. If a non-resident citizen received his share in the income of a taxable joint venture, what type of income tax
that will apply on the said income?
a. Final withholding tax on passive income
b. Capital gains tax
c. Basic income tax
d. Fringe benefit tax
26. Based on the preceding number, except that the joint venture is exempt from income tax, what type of income
tax will apply on the said income?
27. A taxpayer received during the taxable year 2018 the following passive income derived from within the
Philippines:
Interest on bank deposit under FCDU (net) P231,250
Royalty on a software application (gross) 95,000
Dividend income RFC (gross) 150,000
If taxpayer is a non-resident alien engaged in business, the final tax on the above passive income would
amount to
a. P59,809 c. P19,000
b. P67,750 d. P37,750
28. If the amount of prize received did not exceed P10,000, what type of income tax will apply?
a. Final withholding tax on passive income
b. Capital gains tax
c. Basic income tax
d. Fringe benefit tax
30. Statement 1: Proceeds of sale of real property classified as capital asset may be exempt from the 6% capital
gains tax
Statement 2: Gain from sale of real property classified as capital asset to the Government may be taxed under
Section 24 (A) at the option of the individual taxpayer.
a. True, True c. False, False
b. True, False d. False, True
31. Larry sold his residential house for P5,000,000. Its FMV when he inherited it was P6,000,000 although its
present FMV is P8,000,000. The tax on the above transaction is;
a. P360,000 capital gains tax
b. P480,000 capital gains tax
c. 30% donor's tax
d. Value added tax
32. But assuming that Larry used 1/4 of the proceeds of the said house to buy a new principal residence 10 days
after the above sale and he properly informed BIR about it, the tax shall only be:
a. P120,000 capital gains tax
b. P240,000 capital gains tax
c. P360,000 capital gains tax
d. P480,000 capital gains tax
33. Based on the above problem, but assuming the residential house is located abroad, the capital gains tax is:
a. P360,000 c. P120,000
b. P480,000 d. P0
38. Starting the effectivity of train law, the following are exempt fringe benefits, except for one
a. Fringe benefitsgiven to rank and file employee.
b. Fringe benefit given for the convenience of the employee.
c. When the fringe benefit is required by the nature of or necessary to the trade, business or profession of
the employer.
d. Rice benefit amounting to P2,000 a month.
39. In 2018, Delta Corporation bought a condominium unit on installment for the use of its executive. The
acquisition cost inclusive of 12% interest is P6,720,000. The fair, market value of the property per Tax
Declaration is P6,800,000 while the zonal value is P6,500,000. How much is the fringe benefit tax?
a. P0
b. P70,588
c. P76,471
d. P80,769
40. In 2015, ABC Corporation gave the following fringe benefits to its employees:
To managerial employees P1,360,000
To rank and file employees 5,000,000
The allowable deduction from the gross income of the corporation for the fringe benefits given to employees is
a. P2,000,000 c. P6,320,000
b. P2,148,000 d. P7,000,000
41. Data from a managerial employee for taxable year 2015 revealed the following;
Salaries and wages (net of SSS and phithealth contribution
amounting to 6,000 and withholding tax of 25,000) 354,000
Allowance, not subject to liquidation 48,000
Gasoline allowance, subject to liquidation 30,000
13th month pay 20,000
42. Based on the above problem, the fringe benefit tax due is –
a. P36,706 c. P24,941
b. P33,412 d. P22,588
43. The following information are presented to you in connection with the determination of the fringe benefits tax
of Rica, Vice-President of Hananiah Corporation:
Paid by the company with official receipts under the name of Hananiah Corporation:
Laptop computer for Rica's office use, P80,000.
Air-conditioning unit for Rica's office use, P30,000.
Groceries for Rica's family consumption, P10,000.
Plumbing materials for use in the repair of Rica's residential house, P5,000.
Paid by Rica subsequently reimbursed by employer with official receipts under the name of Hananiah
Corporation:
Purchase of clothes and shoes for Rica's daughter, P15,000,
Samples of merchandise sold in the competitor's store for marketing study, P12,000.
44. In the year 2015, Bank of Philippine Archipelago Inc. paid for the quarterly rental of a residential house of its
branch manager, Mr. Tolentino, amounting to P68,000.
How much is the fringe benefit expense?
a. P68,000 c. P16,000
b. P34,000 d. P11,333
46. International Phone Inc. owns a condominium unit. During the year 2015, it allowed its CEO to use the said
property as his residence. The zonal value of the property is P10,000,000 while its fair market value as shown
in its current Real Property Tax Declaration amounts to P8,000,000.
47. Based on the preceding number, how much is the quarterly fringe benefit tax expense?
a. P50,000 c. P25,412
b. P23,529 d. nil
48. Using the same data in Number 46 and assuming that the acquisition cost of the residential property is
P7,000,000 and the remaining useful life is 15 years.
49. Bangko ng Ginto Inc. bought a residential property on installment for the use of its Comptroller. The total
amount paid by the Bank is P5,500,000, gross of 10% interest. The fair market value of the property per Tax
Declaration is P6,000,000 while the zonal value is P5,236,000.
50. Based on the preceding number, assuming the ownership over the property will be transferred to the Bank's
Comptroller, how much is the fringe benefit tax?
a. P2,823,529 c. P2,464,000
b. P2,588,235 d. P2,352,941
51. In 2015, Jana Corporation purchased a residential house and lot for P2,300,000. The property was later sold
to its General Manager for P1,980,000. The fair market value per Assessor's Office is P2,200,000 while the
zonal value is P2,100,000.
52. Based on the preceding number, assuming the selling price is P2,400,000, how much is the fringe benefit tax?
a. P103,529 c. P150,588
b. P56,471 d. nil
53. Enrica Flower Shop, sole proprietorship, purchased a motor vehicle for the use of its manager, Enrica. It was
registered under Enrica's name. The cost of the vehicle was P400,000. The vehicle will be partly used for the
benefit of the Company.
54. An employer gave P1,312,500 cash to the employee to purchase any vehicle of his desire. However, the
employee purchased a brand new car only worth PI,200,000. Assuming that the employee is a non-resident
alien not engage in trade or business, how much is the grossed-up monetary value?
a. P1,312,500
b. P1,750,000
c. P1,200,000
d. P1,600,000
55. An employer, offshore banking unit, purchased a car in installment for P1,700,000 in the name of the employee,
how much is the fringe benefit tax?
a. P160,000
b. P800,000
c. P60,000
d. P300,000
57. A leading manufacturing firm in the country provides educational assistance to all its employees' dependents
provided the latter qualifies in the entrance examination given by the school of their choice. The educational
assistance is/subject to:
a. Subject to basic income tax or fringe benefit tax depending on the rank of the related employee.
b. Subject to fringe benefit tax regardless of the rank of the related employee.
c. Subject to basic income tax regardless of the rank of the related employee
d. Tax exempt
58. Prior to the effectivity of train law, an exemption allowed to a taxpayer who has qualified legitimate, illegitimate
or legally adopted children.
a. Additional personal exemption.
b. Special additional personal exemption.
c. Optional standard deduction.
d. Basic personal exemption.
59. Pedro, taxpayer from Isabela province, married, supports the following:
Ana (recognized natural child), 18 years old, student of ABC University in Manila. Ana stayed most of the
time during the year in Manila.
Fe (illegitimate child), 20 years old, who got married during the year.
BJ, a qualified foster child
JJ, stepchild, son of Pedro's wife by a former marriage, 15 years old.
Marta, widowed mother of his wife, 62 years old.
Magda, a senior citizen. Pedro is a qualified benefactor of a senior citizen.
60. Which of the following taxpayers is subject to the rule on reciprocity under the Tax Code with respect to their
allowed personal exemption?
a. Nonresident citizen with respect to his income derived from outside the Philippines.
b. Nonresident alien who shall come to the Philippines and stay herein for an aggregate period of more than
180 days during any calendar year.
c. Resident alien deriving income from a foreign country.
d. Nonresident alien not engaged in trade or business in the Philippines whose country allows personal
exemption to Filipinos who are not residing but are deriving income from said country.
61. A nonresident alien deriving income from Philippine sources claims that he is entitled to personal exemptions.
Which of the following is not a condition for the allowance of personal exemptions to said taxpayer?
a. That he has stayed in the Philippines for an aggregate period of more than 180 days.
b. That his country has an income tax law that allows personal exemptions to Filipinos not residing therein.
c. That he has filed a true and accurate return of his total income from all sources within the Philippines.
d. That he is married to a Filipina
62. The taxpayer is a married nonresident alien engaged in business in the Philippines with three (3) qualified
dependent children. His country gives a nonresident Filipino with income therefrom a basic personal exemption
of P40,000 & P30,000 additional personal exemption for each qualified dependent child. He is entitled to total
personal exemptions of:
a. P50,000 c. P130,000
b. P115,000 d. nil
63. Statement 1: Life insurance premiums paid by an individual taxpayer is deductible from gross income for a
maximum amount of P2,400, provided, that the family's gross income for the year does not exceed P250,000.
Statement 2: The premium on health and/or hospitalization insurance is deductible by the spouse who claimed
the additional exemption in case of married taxpayers.
a. True, True c. False, False
b. True, False d. False,True
65. Filipino counterparts of aliens employed offshore baking units and petroleum contractors in the Philippines,
may taxed at 15% preferential tax rate subject to the following rules:
I. The Filipino employee must occupy managerial or technical position and must be exercising such functions
pertaining to said position.
II. The Filipino employee must have received or is due to receive under a contract of employment, a gross
taxable compensation income of at least P975,000 (whether or not this is actually received),
III. The Filipino employee must be exclusively working for the RHQ or ROHQ as a regular employee and not
just a consultant or contractual personnel.
a. I and II only c. All of the above
b. I and III only d. None of the above
66. A Malaysian who is an employee in the regional area headquarter of a multinational corporation had the
following data for taxable year 2015,
67. The total combined taxes on all income from Philippines is;
a. P330,000 c. P207,500
b. P203,000 d. P220,000
68. Medy, resident citizen, single, supporting three minor illegitimate children, one of them living abroad, has the
following data for taxable year 2015:
Use the following data for the next four (4) questions:
The following data were taken from Juan (single), holding managerial position for 2018 taxable year:
Gross salaries @ P50.000 per month P600.000
SSS contributions 12,000
Philhealth contributions 7,200
Pag-ibig contributions 4,800
Union dues 3,000
Withholding tax on compensation income 73,250
Allowances, not subject to liquidation 100,000
Gasoline allowances, subject to liquidation 17,000
13th month pay 50,000
De minimis benefits 12,000
69. The taxable compensation income subject to graduated rate under Section24(A) of the tax code is:
a. P465,000
b. P576,000
c. P573,000
d. P600,000
70. Based on the above data, the fringe benefit tax due is:
a. P0
b. P8,000
c. P53,846
d. P47,059
73. Statement 1. The CGT on sale of real properties shall be paid within 30 days from sale or disposition.
Statement 2: The CGT on the unutilized portion of the proceeds in case of sale of a real property classified as
a principal residence shall be paid within 30 days after the expiration of the eighteen (18) month period.
A B C. D.
Statement 1 True False True False
Statement 2 True False False True
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