BIR: Donations tax-deductible for COVID-19 response

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) announced on Wednesday that donations made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic are exempt from donor’s tax and can be deducted from taxable gross income.

Donations include cash, critical health-care equipment or supplies listed under the Bayanihan Law, relief goods such as food packs, water, and use of property for shuttle services.

The BIR emphasized that private firms and individuals have contributed significantly to the government's efforts in fighting the pandemic.