Practice question
A tourist argues that taking goods abroad automatically entitles every purchase to refund, including online-store orders and local hotel services. Explain why a general cross-border principle must be read with Section112-A and its IRR.
Legal references
- RA12079, NIRC112-A tourist VAT-refund mechanism: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2024/ra_12079_2024.html
- Signed2025 IRR of RA12079, Sections3-5: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/100686
- Tayam v. Recto, G.R.280898, April 22, 2026, EN BANC MAIN decision, destination principle and tourist refunds: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/18/70454
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