Tax Law
Plan smart, defend strongly, and resolve disputes with the BIR with confidence.
Tax exposure can dwarf every other risk in a transaction. We advise clients on transaction structuring, BIR audits and assessments, Court of Tax Appeals litigation, and voluntary disclosures. Our objective is always the same: keep your tax position defensible, your cash flow predictable, and your reputation intact.
Services
- Transaction tax planning (M&A, restructuring, transfers)
- BIR audit and assessment defense
- Protests, requests for reconsideration, and reinvestigation
- Court of Tax Appeals litigation
- VAT refund claims
- Tax treaty relief applications
- Estate, donor's, and capital gains tax
How we work
1. Diagnosis: We review your tax exposure, returns, and BIR correspondence.
2. Position paper: We prepare your protest or planning memo with supporting authorities.
3. Negotiation: We engage the BIR examiner and reviewer to narrow or close the assessment.
4. Litigation: Where settlement fails, we elevate to the CTA and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to protest a BIR assessment?
You have 30 days from receipt of the Final Assessment Notice to file a protest, then 60 days from filing to submit supporting documents. Miss either deadline and the assessment becomes final and executory. We prepare and file protests within these windows.
Can I negotiate a tax assessment with the BIR?
Yes — many assessments are reduced or cancelled through proper documentation, legal arguments, or compromise settlement on grounds allowed by law. Not every assessment qualifies for compromise. We pursue every legitimate avenue before considering payment.
Do you handle estate tax for families?
Yes. We assist families with estate settlement, BIR clearance, extrajudicial settlement, and the transfer of titles, shares, and bank accounts.
Contact Eleazar Bangi & Associates Law Firm
Office: 511 Bell Mansion, Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City, Metro Manila 1105, Philippines. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Email: rjbangi@reblegal.com. WhatsApp and Viber available. Contact us.