Rate of Sales Tax Imposable on "Shortening"
BIR Ruling No. 130-86 • Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Issuances • Rulings (Numbered) • Jul 28, 1986
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July 28, 1986 BIR RULING NO. 130-86 165 (A) (3) (c) 000-00 130-86 Gentlemen : This refers to your letter dated April 14, 1986, requesting a ruling as to the rate of sales tax imposable on "shortening" which as represented, is used as substitutes for butter in cooking, frying, baking, creaming and icing. In reply, please be informed that said "shortening" is subject to the 10% sales tax under Section 165(A)(3)(c) of the Tax Code, as amended and amplified by Revenue Regulations No. 5-86 dated April 17, 1986. Very truly yours, (SGD.) BIENVENIDO A. TAN, JR. Commissioner
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