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FRINGE BENEFIT
Employer Gives Beyond • The amount of de minimis benefits conforming to the ceilings herein prescribed
the Ceiling shall not be considered in determining the P90,000 of other benefits.
• However, if the employer pays more than the ceiling, the excess shall be taxable
to the employee if such excess is beyond P90,000.
13th Month Pay and • (First) Not over P90,000 (13th month pay and other benefits) Exclusion from
Other Benefits gross income
• In Excess of P90,000 Inclusion from gross income
Problem 2: A Corp., a regional operating headquarters of a multinational corp. established in the Phils. Provided its
employees cash and non-cash fringe benefits in 20X1 as follows:
Total amount of fringe benefits P1,000,000
60% of said amount was given to rank and file employees
40% of said amount was given to corporate officers as follow:
To resident citizens 45%
To non resident aliens not engaged in business in the Phils 55%
Required: The fringe benefits tax due is_____
Problem 3: (Journal Entry) The books of accounts of ABC Company showed the following:
Fringe benefits expense P250,000
Fringe benefits tax expense 25,490
Required:
1. How much is the grossed-up monetary value of the fringe benefits given to managers and supervisors?
2. How much is the monetary value of fringe benefits given to managers and supervisors?
3. How much is the value of the fringe benefits given to rank and file?
4. How much is the total amount of deductions?
Expense Account
Taxable as fringe benefits 1. Expenses incurred by employees but paid by employer
2. Expenses by employees reimbursed by employer
3. Personal expenses of the employee (e.g. groceries) paid for or reimbursed by
employer whether or not receipted in the name of the employer
Not taxable as fringe Items 1 and 2 above are not taxable as fringe benefits when receipted in the
benefits name of the employer and do not partake the nature of personal expense
attributable to employee
Not treated as taxable Representation and transportation allowance given regularly on a monthly basis
fringe benefits but taxable
as compensation income **BIR Ruling No. DA-250-04: pre-computed on a daily basis and which are paid
under Sec. 24 (A) to any employees while on assignment or duty. Such allowance should not be
considered compensation subject to withholding tax.
Representation and
Transportation Allowance For private It's generally taxable as part of their gross
(RATA) employees: compensation income.
Deductible expense of the Any amount given by the employer as benefits to its employees, whether classified as
employer de minimis benefits or fringe benefits shall constitute as deductible expense upon
such employer
Household expenses
Taxable as fringe benefits Expenses of employees borne by employer for household personnel such as salaries
of household help, personal driver, or other similar personal expenses (e.g. payment
for homeowners association dues, garbage dues etc)
2. Business conventions –
official invitation or
communication from the host
organization or entity abroad.
Educational Assistance
Taxable as fringe benefit Cost of educational assistance to employee or his dependents is treated as taxable
fringe benefit
Fringe Benefits that are Cost of educational assistance is not treated as taxable fringe benefit:
not subject to fringe 1. When the study is directly connected with the employer’s trade, business, or
benefit tax profession and there is a written contract (i.e. employee bond) between the
employee and employer that the former is under obligation to remain in the employ of
the employer for a period of time
Life or health insurance and either non-life insurance premiums or similar amounts in excess of what the
law allows
Taxable as fringe Life or health insurance and other non-life insurance premium are treated as taxable
benefit fringe benefit
Fringe Benefits that are The following shall not be treated as taxable fringe benefits:
not subject to fringe 1. Contributions under SSS law
benefit tax 2. Contributions under GSIS law
3. Similar contributions under existing laws
4. Premiums for group insurance of employees
b. In case of other fringe benefits – the monetary value of the benefit is the
same as the value of the benefit
PROBLEMS
Problem 1: (Rental) During the year 20X1, ABC Corporation paid for the monthly rental of a residential house of
its branch manager, Mr. L, amounting to P68,000.
Required: Prepare the necessary journal entries.
Problem 2: (Acquisition Cost > FMV) XYZ Corp. owns a condominium unit. During the year 20X1, the said
corporation furnished and granted the said property for the residential use of its Assistant Vice President. The fair
market value of the property per BIR amounts to P10,000,000 while its fair market value as shown in its current Real
Property Declaration amounts to P8,000,000. (Assuming the acquisition cost of the residential property is
P15,000,000).
Required: Prepare the necessary journal entries.
Problem 3: (Acquisition Cost < FMV) Using the same data in problem no. 2) above and assuming that the
acquisition cost of the residential property is P7,000,000 and the remaining useful life is 15 years.
Required: Prepare the necessary journal entries.
Problem 4: (Transferred: Selling Price < FMV) In 20X1, MNO Corporation purchased a residential house and
lot for P2,300,000. The property was sold to the President of the corporation for P1,980,000. The fair market value
per BIR and per Assessor’s Office were P2,500,000 and P2,607,000 respectively.
Required: How much was fringe benefits tax, if any?
Problem 5: (Transferred: No Consideration) A house and lot were owned by PQR Laundry Corporation. The
ownership of the said house and lot was transferred to its President S, in 20X1. The following data were made
available:
Cost P5,000,000
Fair market value per BIR 4,500,000
Fair market value per Assessor’s Office 3,000,000
Required: How much was the fringe benefits tax?
Problem 6: (Purchase on installment for the use other than rank and file) TUV Corporation bought a
residential property in installment for the use of its President. The total amount paid by the corporation was
P5,500,000 (inclusive of P500,000 interest.).
Required: How much was the fringe benefits tax?
PROBLEMS
Problem 1: (Acquired by company and used by Manager or Supervisor) . In 20X1, W Shop, sole
proprietorship, purchased a motor vehicle for the use of its Manager, Dr. Y. It was registered in Dr. Y’s name. The cost
of the vehicle was P400,000. The vehicle was used partly for the benefit of the company. Required: How much is the
fringe benefits tax?
Problem 2: (Vehicles not used in Business) Z Drop, maker of the best-selling ice cream, owns a fleet of motor
vehicles for use of the business and its employees. One of the motor vehicles costing P450,000 is not used for
business purposes, but for the employees’ personal needs.
Required: How much is the annual fringe benefits tax?
Problem 3: (Yacht, Helicopter and Airplane Benefits) XYZ Group of Corporation owns and maintains a yacht, a
helicopter and an airplane which are used by its five members of the board of directors for pleasure and business
purposes. Some data available are as follows:
Acquisition cost Estimated life
Yacht P17,000,000 30 years
Helicopter 5,440,000 25 years
Airplane 8,840,000 30 years
Required: How much is the amount of annual fringe benefits tax for each director?
Remittance Of Final Income Taxes Withheld On Fringe Benefits Paid To Employees Other Than Rank And
File
Tax Form BIR Form 1603 - Quarterly Remittance Return of Final Income Taxes Withheld on Fringe
Benefits Paid to Employees Other than Rank and File.
Who Are Required To Every withholding agent/payor who is either an individual or non-individual required to
File deduct and withhold taxes on fringe benefits furnished to employees other than rank and
file subject to Final Withholding Tax.
Documentary Return previously filed and proof of tax payments , if amended return.
Requirements
Procedures a. Fill-up BIR Form 1603 in triplicate copies.
Note: Submit to the BIR the duplicate copy and one copy to taxpayer, receiving
(Manual Filing) copy.
2. In places where there are no AAB’s proceed to the Revenue Collection Officer or
3. Duly Authorized City or Municipal Treasurer located within the Revenue District
Office where you are required to register and present the duly accomplished BIR Form
1603, together with the required attachments and your payment.
- Receive your copy of the duly stamped and validated form from the teller of the
AAB’s/Revenue Collection Officer/duly Authorized City or Municipal Treasurer.
- Received your copy of the duly stamped and validated form from the RDO representative.
Deadline Quarterly filing and payment on or before the last day of the month following the
close of the calendar year