PART 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE: WRITE THE LETTER OF YOUR ANSWER ON THE SPACE PROVIDED. (35 items,

2 points each.)

1.Statement 1: A person may refuse to pay a tax on the ground that he receives no personal benefit from it.

Statement 2: A taxpayer has a right to question illegal expenditures of public funds.

A.If only the first statement is correct.

B.If only the second statement is correct.

C.If both statements are correct.

D.If both statements are incorrect

2. Statement 1: One of the essential characteristics of a tax is it is unlimited in amount. Statement 2: A tax is generally unlimited because it is based on needs of the state.

A.If only the first statement is correct.

B.If only the second statement is correct.

C.If both statements are correct.

D.If both statements are incorrect.

3.Statement 1: A license Fee is a charge imposed under the police power of the state. Statement 2: Penalty is imposed by the state only.

A.If only the first statement is correct.

B.If only the second statement is correct.

C.If both statements are correct.

D.If both statements are incorrect.

4.Statement 1: Imposition of taxes is a legislative act. Statement 2: Collection of taxes is an administrative act.

A.If only the first statement is correct.

B.If only the second statement is correct.

C.If both statements are correct.

D.If both statements are incorrect.

5.Statement 1: A state has the power to tax even if not granted by the Constitution Statement 2: A state cannot exercise police power if not granted by the Constitution

A.If only the first statement is correct.

B.If only the second statement is correct.

C.If both statements are correct.

D.If both statements are incorrect.

6.Statement 1: There can be only a tax if there is a law imposing the tax Statement 2: The power to tax is inherent.

A.If only the first statement is correct.

B.If only the second statement is correct.

C.If both statements are correct.

D.If both statements are incorrect.

7.Statement 1: A tax is based on law while debt is based on contract. Statement 2: A tax is also a custom's duty.

A.If only the first statement is correct.

B.If only the second statement is correct.

C.If both statements are correct.

D.If both statements are incorrect.

8.Statement 1: A person cannot be imprisoned for non-payment of property tax. Statement 2: A law may be passed violating uniformity of taxation.

A.If only the first statement is correct.

B.If only the second statement is correct.

C.If both statements are correct.

D.If both statements are incorrect.

9.Statement 1: The RDO is known as the alter ego of the BIR.

Statement 2: The BIR Commissioner is directly under the President's Office.

A.If only the first statement is correct.

B.If only the second statement is correct.

C.If both statements are correct.

D.If both statements are incorrect.

10.Statement 1: Provisions in the Philippine Constitution on taxation are grants of power. Statement 2: Due process of law in taxation in the Constitution is a grant of Power

A.If only the first statement is correct.

B.If only the second statement is correct.

C.If both statements are correct.

D.If both statements are incorrect.

11.All are characteristics of the power of taxation, EXCEPT:

A.It is inherent power

B.It is legislative in character

C.It is civil in character

D.It is subject to inherent and Constitutional limitations

12.Our tax laws are:

A.Political in nature

B.Civil in nature

C.Penal in nature

D.Social in nature

13.Also known as tax administration

A.Collection of taxes

B.Levying of taxes

C.Payment of taxes

D.Incidence of taxation

14.Taxation is an inherent power because?

A.It is the lifeblood of the government

B.Protection and benefits theory

C.It co-exist with the existence of the state

D.It is exercise for the general welfare of the people

15.All are essential characteristics of a tax, EXCEPT:

A.It is an enforced contribution

B.It is generally unlimited in amount

C.It is generally payable in money

D.It is proportionate in burden

16.A tax is invalid, EXCEPT:

A.Theory of taxation and its purpose are disregarded

B.Basis of taxation is not recognized

C.Inherent and constitutional limitations are not observed

D.It results to double taxation

17.In the absence of inherent and constitutional limitation, the power of tax is:

A.Comprehensive

B.Unlimited

C.Both A and B

D.Regulatory

18.All are similarities of taxation, police power and power of eminent domain, EXCEPT:

A.All are necessary attributes of the Constitution.

B.All exist independently of the Constitution.

C.All contemplate an equivalent benefit.

D.All are superior to the non-impairment clause of the Constitution

19.Below are characteristics of a sound tax system, EXCEPT"

A.Administrative feasibility and compliance

B.Fiscal adequacy

C.Theoretical justice

D.Uniformity of taxation

20.It refers to a fraudulent act of minimizing taxes.

A.Tax avoidance

B. Tax evasion

C. Tax Minimization

D. Multiple Taxation

21.One of the following is NOT an inherent limitation:

A.Taxes must be for purposes.

B.Equality in taxation

C.Territoriality rule

D.Rule on double taxation

22.Statement 1: The CIR may refund a tax even without a claim for refund from the taxpayer where on the face of the return upon which the payment was made: such payment clearly appears to have been erroneously made.

Statement 2: When 2 years are about to expire from the date of payment and no decision has yet been received by the taxpayer on his claim for refund filed with the BIR, the taxpayer may appeal to the CTA even without waiting for the decision of the BIR on his claim for refund.

A.True, True

B.True, False

C.False, True

D.False, False

23.Statement 1: The CIR is authorized to inquire into the bank deposit of a taxpayer who has filed an application for compromise of his tax liability by reason of financial incapacity to pay.

Statement 2: The CIR is authorized to look the bank deposit of a decedent to determine the gross estate.

A.True, True

B.True, False

C.False, True

D.False, False

24.An assessment shall become final if not protested administratively if such protest is not filed with the BIR from receipt of the assessment within

A.30 daysB. 60 daysC. 90 daysD. 180 days

25.Using preceding number, relevant supporting documents must also be presented to the BIR from filing the protest from the assessment with in:

A.30 days

B. 60 days

C. 90 days

D. 180 days

26.One of them is not considered non-resident citizen.

A.A citizen of the Philippines who establishes to the satisfaction of the Commissioner the fact of his physical presence abroad with a definite intension to reside therein.

B.A citizen of the Philippines who leaves the Philippines during the taxable year to reside abroad, either as an immigrant or for employment on a permanent basis.

C.A citizen of the Philippines who works and derives income from abroad and whose employment thereat requires him to be physically present abroad most of the time during the taxable.

D.A citizen of the Philippines who went on a business trip abroad and stayed therein most of the time during the year.

27.A, non- resident citizen, arrived in the Philippines on July 1, 2020 to reside here permanently after working as a nurse in the United States for many years. Which of the following statements is correct with respect to Ms. A's classification for income tax purposes?

A.She shall be classified as non-resident citizen for the year 2020 with respect to her income derived from sources abroad from January 1, 2020 until the date of her arrival in the Philippines.

B.She shall be classified as non-resident citizen for the whole year of 2020.

C.She shall be classified as resident citizen for the whole year of 2020.

D.She shall be classified as neither resident or non-resident citizen for the whole year of 2020

28.Mr. B, an expert Physicist was hired by a Philippines corporation to assist its organization and operation for which he had to stay in the Philippines for and indefinite period. His coming to the Philippines was for a definite purpose which in its nature would require an extended stay and to that end makes his home temporarily in the Philippines. The American management expert intends to leave the Philippines as soon as his job is finished. For income tax purposes, the American management expert shall be classified as:

A.Resident Alien

B.Nonresident alien engaged in trade or business

C.Nonresident alien not engaged in trade or business

D.Resident Citizen

29.C, a Koren singer, was engaged to sing for one week at the MOA Arena after which she returned to korea. For income tax purposes, she shall be classified as?

A.Resident Alien

B.Nonresident alien engaged in trade or business

C.Nonresident alien not engaged in trade or business

D.Resident Citizen

30.SITUS OF TAXATION IS WORLD/GLOBAL TAXATION?

A.Resident Alien

B.Nonresident alien engaged in trade or business

C.Nonresident alien not engaged in trade or business

D.Resident Citizen

31.It is important to know the source of income for tax purposes (i. e ,from within or outside the Philippines) because?

A.Some individuals and corporate taxpayers are taxed on their world income while others are only on income from sources within the Philippines.

B.The Philippines imposes income tax only on the income from sources within.

C.Some individual taxpayers are citizens while others re aliens.

D.Export sales are not subject to income tax.

32.GLOBAL Systems of income taxation means:

A.All types of income except those subject to final tax are aggregated to arrive at a gross income.

B.Separate graduated rates are imposed on different types of income.

C.Capital gains are excluded in determining gross income.

D.Compensation income and business/professional income are taxed at different places in the world

33.Which of the following income of individual is subject to final tax?

A.P10,000 prize in Manila won by a resident citizen

B.Dividend received by a resident citizen from a resident corporation

C.Share in the net income of a general professional partnership.

D.Dividend received by a non-resident alien from a domestic corporation

34.Interest received by nonresident individual from a depository bank under the expanded foreign currency deposit system is exempt from tax.

Passive income received by a resident from sources outside the Philippines shall be generally subject to Section 24 (A) and not subject to final tax

A.True, Tue

B.True, False

C.False, False

D.False, True

35.Which of the following is covered by gross income taxation?

A.Resident Alien

B.Nonresident Alien- engaged in trade or business

C.Nonresident Alien- not engaged in trade or business

D.Non-resident citizen