Extending the Deadline for Payment of Business Taxes from January 20, 2020 to February 2, 2020 Without Penalties, Surcharges or Interests

January 20, 2020 QUEZON CITY ORDINANCE NO. SP-2896-20 PO21CC-202 18th Regular Session AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE DEADLINE FOR THE PAYMENT OF BUSINESS TAXES FROM JANUARY 20, 2020 TO FEBRUARY 2, 2020 WITHOUT PENALTIES, SURCHARGES OR INTERESTS Introduced by Councilors Victor V. Ferrer, Jr.,Franz S. Pumaren and Donato "Donny" C. Matias. Co-Introduced by Councilors Bernard R. Herrera, Lena Marie P. Juico, Dorothy A. Delarmente, M.D.,Tany Joe "TJ" L. Calalay, Nicole Ella V. Crisologo, Winston "Winnie" T. Castelo, Atty. Bong Liban, Eden Delilah "Candy" A. Medina, Mikey F. Belmonte, Estrella C. Valmocina, Kate Galang-Coseteng, Matias John T. Defensor, Wencerom Benedict C. Lagumbay, Jorge L. Banal, Sr.,Peachy V. De Leon, Marra C. Suntay, Irene R. Belmonte, Resty B. Malagen, Ivy L. Lagman, Karl Castelo, Patrick Michael Vargas, Shaira L. Liban, Ram V. Medalla, Allan Butch T. Francisco, Marivic Co Pilar, Rogelio "Roger" P. Juan, Diorella Maria G. Sotto-Antonio, Eric Z. Medina, Freddy S. Roxas and Noe Dela Fuente. WHEREAS, Section 167 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, provides that all local taxes, fees and charges shall be paid within the first twenty (20) days of January or of each subsequent quarter, as the case may be The Sangguniang Panlungsod may, for a justifiable reason or cause, extend the same without surcharges or penalties, but only for a period not exceeding six (6) months; AIDSTE WHEREAS, considering the large number of taxpayers who will be flocking to the Quezon City Hall Compound and the limitation of the existing human resource of the City Treasurer's Office, it is justifiable to extend the deadline of payment of Business Taxes for the current year; WHEREAS, in the interest of the above-described symbiotic relationship between the Local Government of Quezon City and taxpayers, the deadline for payment of business tax should be extended to accommodate tax payments without penalty, surcharges or interest. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF QUEZON CITY IN REGULAR SESSION ASSEMBLED: SECTION 1. Coverage . All Annual and Quarterly Business Taxes and Fees due and payable to the Quezon City Government for the current year which is due to be paid on or before January 20, 2020 can be paid not later than February 2, 2020 without penalty, surcharge or interest. SECTION 2. Penalties and Interest . All Business Taxes and Fees due for the current period shall, however, be subject to the penalties and interests prescribed by the Quezon City Revenue Code, as amended, if not paid on or before February 2, 2020. SECTION 3. Repealing Clause . Any provisions of ordinances, executive orders, issuances or rules and regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. SECTION 4. Effectivity . This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval. ENACTED. January 20, 2020. (SGD.) GIAN G. SOTTO City Vice Mayor Presiding Officer ATTESTED: (SGD.) ATTY. JOHN THOMAS S. ALFEROS III City Government Dept. Head III APPROVED: January 20, 2020 (SGD.) MA. JOSEFINA G. BELMONTE City Mayor Certification This is to certify that this Ordinance was APPROVED by the City Council on Second Reading on January 20, 2020 and was PASSED on Third/Final Reading under Suspended Rules on the same date. (SGD.) ATTY. JOHN THOMAS S. ALFEROS III City Government Dept. Head III