Tax Audit Ordered vs Duterte, Husband, 9 Firms Linked to Couple

Tax audit ordered vs Duterte, husband, 9 firms linked to couple

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has ordered a tax audit of Vice President Sara Duterte, her spouse Manases R. Carpio, and nine business entities linked to the couple.In a statement on Tuesday, the BIR said it had directed the issuance of Letters of Authority (LOAs) that would allow revenue officers to examine a taxpayer’s books of accounts and other financial records as part of a formal audit investigation.The Bureau s…

BIR orders tax audit of VP Duterte, husband

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has ordered a formal tax audit of Vice President Sara Z. Duterte, her husband Manases R. Carpio, and nine affiliated business enterprises.In a statement on Tuesday, April 28, BIR Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza confirmed the issuance of Letters of Authority (LOAs), which grant revenue officers the legal power to examine books of accounts and accounting records.The tax agency cited a determination of p…