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Practice question: Active vs. Passive Income

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Practice question

A resident citizen receives Philippine-source royalties on a book, stipulated to be earned as passive income and covered by Section 24(B)(5), with no special exemption. Which final rate applies?
  1. 10%
  2. 20% without exception for books
  3. 25%
  4. 35% of the gross royalty
  5. 0% for all literary royalties

Legal references

  • NIRC Sections 22(MM) and 24(B), as amended by RA 12214, Sections 3-4: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2025/ra_12214_2025.html

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