Bill abolishes tax tiering for vape juices - BusinessWorld Online

Bill abolishes tax tiering for vape juices - BusinessWorld Online

A MEASURE abolishing the tax distinction between vape juices was filed at the House of Representatives, aiming to impose a uniform excise rate. Filed by Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez and Party-list Rep. Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr. In early October, House Bill No. 5364 seeks to plug what they see as regulatory gaps in tobacco taxation, including the differing excise rates applied to freebase and nicotine salt juices. “Certain traders delibe…