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Tax incentives could be given to employers with a WFH program

Tax incentives could be given to employers with a WFH program

Philippine Senators Sherwin Gatchalian and Francis Tolentino filed Senate Bill No. 1706 which proposes a 50% income tax deduction for employers who will implement a work-from-home program in their operations.

In a statement, Gatchalian said that this bill could encourage more businesses to adopt flexible work arrangements for their employees. 

The senator noted that under Republic Act No. 11165, or the “Telecommuting Act,” an employer in the private sector may offer a telecommuting program to its employees on a voluntary basis, and upon such terms and conditions as they may mutually agree upon.

“This is the new normal and working remotely can prove to be as productive as those working in an office setting,” he stated.

Employees, for their part, could also gain a P25.00 (US$0.45) reduction from their taxable income for every hour of work rendered under a WFH arrangement. 

Both senators are also proposing the allowances that cover the expenses necessary for remote working — not exceeding P2,000 (US$35.84) per month — to become non-taxable.

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