MANILA, Philippines – Isang panukala ang inihain sa Kamara ni Cavite Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga na naglalayong tanggalin ang ipinapataw na 12% Value-Added Tax (VAT) sa lahat ng goods at services.
Sa ilalim ng House Bill No. 5119 na inakda ni Barzaga, iginiit ng mambabatas na malaking pasanin sa mga mamamayan ang kasalukuyang VAT system.
“VAT places the greatest burden on ordinary consumers, particularly low- and middle-income families, as it is imposed on goods and services regardless of the ability to pay,” paliwanag ni Barzaga.
Ayon pa sa kanya, panahon na upang muling pag-aralan ng Kongreso ang pagpapatupad ng VAT.
“With the rising cost of living, inflationary pressures, and widespread calls for tax reforms that promote equity and social justice, it is imperative for Congress to revisit the VAT system. This measure seeks to abolish VAT by reducing its rate from 12% to 0%, thereby relieving the tax burden on Filipino consumers and enhancing their purchasing power,” giit ni Barzaga.
Ipinaliwanag din ng kongresista na upang mapunan ang revenue na mawawala sa pagtanggal ng VAT, magrerekomenda siya ng mas patas at progresibong sistema ng pagbubuwis. Gail Mendoza
