Introduction to Transfer Taxation Flashcards
Types of Transfers
Bilateral transfers
Unilateral transfers
Complex transfers
Examples of Bilateral Transfers
Sale
Barter
Taxation Rules on Sale or Barter
Business tax (for business sellers) Income tax (for both business and non-business sellers)
Types of Unilateral Transfers
Donation
Succession
Donation inter vivos
Donation
Donation mortis causa
Succession
Complex transfers
Transfers for less than adequate consideration
Tax rules on complex transfers
Transfer element - subject to transfer tax
Exchange element - subject to business tax
Transfer element of complex transfers are generally considered
Donation inter vivos, unless
a. The sale was made in contemplation of the death of the seller
b. Titled to be transferred upon the death of the seller
Rationale of Transfer Taxation
The Tax Evasion or Minimization Theory Tax Recoupment Theory The Benefit Received Theory The State Partnership Theory The Wealth Redistribution Theory The Ability to Pay Theory
Nature of Transfer Taxation
- Privilege tax
- Ad valorem tax
- Proportional tax
- National tax
- Direct tax
- Fiscal tax
Extent of Taxation of Residents or Citizens
Global transfers of property
Extent of Taxation of Non-Resident Aliens
Philippine transfers of property
Incorporation Tests
Determination of citizenship of juridical persons
Situs of Transfer
Location of the property
- Date of donation (donation)
- Date of death (succession)