Accounting and Tax · Compliance support
Ongoing tax and compliance support
A team that watches your tax position all year, answers the tax authority when it writes, and tells you early when something needs attention.
Overview
Tax compliance goes beyond filing
Filing returns is only part of tax compliance. Companies also face assessments, requests for documents, changes in the rules, and questions from owners about how to structure a transaction or whether a tax treaty or incentive applies. Foreign-owned companies add another layer, because income often moves between the Philippines and a parent abroad, and the tax treatment depends on the type of payment and the countries involved. Good support means someone is looking at these questions before they become problems.
Trouble usually starts when a notice arrives and nobody knows who should answer it. A letter of authority from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) allows an examination of the company’s books, and it has to be handled carefully and on time. We review notices as soon as you forward them, gather the supporting records and prepare the reply. For planning we work only within the law, and for treaty or incentive questions we give general guidance and say when a specialist opinion is needed.
What we handle
Support that runs all year
We cover the questions and letters that fall outside the regular filing cycle.
Tax health checks
Review of past returns, withholding and records to find errors and exposure before the BIR does.
Notices and letters of authority
Notices read, deadlines noted, records gathered and replies prepared for your review and signature.
Tax planning
Practical, lawful ways to structure transactions, payments and expansion, explained with their tax effect.
Treaties, incentives and calendar
General guidance on treaty and incentive questions for foreign-owned entities, plus one calendar for every deadline.
How it works
How ongoing support works
We begin with a clear picture of where you stand, then stay available.
Initial review
We read your registration, past returns and open issues to see where the company stands today.
Calendar and priorities
Deadlines go into one compliance calendar, and any gaps or risks are ranked with recommended fixes.
Ongoing support
Send us notices, contracts and questions at any time, and we respond with practical advice.
Regular reporting
We report on what was filed, what changed in the rules and what needs your decision.
Why get tax support from ILA
Plain advice
We explain the tax effect in simple terms and say so when a decision needs a specialist.
Notices handled early
Forward a letter the day it arrives and we start work at once, so deadlines are not lost.
Built for foreign owners
We understand how a parent company abroad, intercompany payments and local rules fit together.
Frequently asked questions
Tax support questions we hear most
What should I do if the BIR sends a notice or letter of authority?
Send us a copy immediately and do not ignore it. Notices carry response periods, and silence can turn into an assessment. We read it, identify what is being asked, collect the records and prepare the reply. A letter of authority names the period and taxes under examination, so we check its scope first.
Can you tell me whether a tax treaty applies to my company?
We can explain the general position. The Philippines has tax treaties with many countries, and relief usually depends on the type of income, the residence of the recipient and the conditions in the treaty. Claiming relief typically needs documents. For a specific claim we confirm the details and involve a tax specialist where the amount or risk justifies it.
What is a tax health check?
A review of your returns, withholding, invoices and books against the rules that applied at the time. We look for under or over payments, missing filings and weak records, and give you a written list of findings ranked by importance, with suggested corrections. It is useful before an audit, a sale or a funding round.
Not sure where your company stands on tax?
Book a free consultation and we will talk through your position and the questions on your mind.
