The KitaTax blog
Straight talk on BIR taxes for online sellers — withholding, quarterly returns, the 8% option, and the paperwork in between. No jargon, no fluff.
That 1% the marketplace keeps from your payout? Here's what it really is
Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok now shave 1% off your settlements before the money hits your wallet. It's not a fee — it's your tax, paid early. Here's how to get credit for it.
2551Q, 1701Q, and figuring out which one you actually need
Two quarterly forms, similar-looking names, very different jobs. Here's the plain version of what each one is for — and when you can skip one entirely.
Should you pick the 8% income tax option? A no-jargon take
The 8% option is the most-recommended choice for small online sellers — but it's not automatic, and it's not always the cheaper one. Here's how to decide.
Form 2307: the small certificate that gets your 1% back
It's the least exciting document in your seller account and the easiest to ignore. It's also the only thing standing between you and a refund of the tax you already paid.
Receipts are out, invoices are in: what EOPT changed for sellers
Under the EOPT law and RR 7-2024, the Official Receipt you grew up with is no longer the primary document. If you're still issuing ORs, here's what to fix.