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Practice question: Taxability

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

Does realization of a gain alone always settle its taxability?
  1. Yes, every realized receipt is taxed without exceptions
  2. Yes, treaties can never matter
  3. No, statutory or treaty exclusions and applicable tax rules must also be considered
  4. Yes, only the collector’s preference matters
  5. Yes, the taxpayer’s legal classification is irrelevant

Legal references

  • https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2021/jul2021/gr_226287_2021.html — CIR v. Shinko Electric Industries, G.R. No. 226287, July 6, 2021, main opinion
  • https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1997/ra_8424_1997.html — NIRC, section 32(B)(1) and (3)
  • https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2025/ra_12214_2025.html — RA 12214, section 8 amending NIRC section 32

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