Court of Tax Appeals

Also known as CTA

The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) is an independent judicial body that resolves disputes over tax issues between taxpayers and the Bureau of Internal Revenue. Recently, the CTA denied Lepanto Consolidated Mining Company's request for a P40 million tax refund due to insufficient evidence, while upholding Panay Power Corporation’s claim for a PHP15 million refund.

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Last updated at April 24, 2025.

Recent stories about CTA

CTA dismisses BUSECO’s tax protest, citing lack of final decision by BIR

The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) dismissed a petition filed by Bukidnon II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BUSECO), which sought to cancel a PHP23.5 million income tax assessment for 2018.
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Chinese nationals charged P5B in tax evasion for seized cigarettes

Five Chinese nationals have been charged before the Court of Tax Appeals for failing to pay over P5 billion in taxes on seized cigarettes in Valenzuela City last year, with the Department of Justice filing a PHP5.7 billion tax evasion case against them.
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BIR wins ₱5.7B tax evasion case against Chinese nationals

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) secured a significant victory in a ₱5.7-billion tax evasion case after the Department of Justice (DOJ) ruled in its favor.
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SC celebrates Women's Month, highlights women’s contributions to national progress

The Supreme Court (SC) honored Filipino women during the kickoff ceremony for Women's Month this March, highlighting their contributions across various sectors.
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CTA affirms Ressa's acquittal in tax case

The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has affirmed its 2023 decision, upholding the acquittal of Maria Ressa and Rappler Holdings Corporation (RHC) in four tax-related charges on February 21.
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DOJ files 20 tax evasion cases against 3 corporations

On Monday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed multiple charges of tax evasion against three industrial corporations before the Court of Tax Appeals.
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SC rules foreign currency deposit accounts exempt from estate tax

The Supreme Court has ruled that foreign currency deposit accounts are exempt from estate tax under Republic Act (RA) No. 6426, also known as the Foreign Currency Deposit Act of the Philippines.
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CTA orders Valenzuela to refund NLEX PHP3.8M for wrongly collected taxes

The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has ordered Valenzuela City to refund NLEX Corporation PHP3.8 million for erroneously collected taxes from 2012 to 2019.
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SC suspends work in courts and offices in Luzon due to STS Kristine

The Supreme Court suspended work in all first and second level courts and offices in Luzon for a second day on Friday, October 25, due to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.
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CTA orders Pagcor to pay PHP375M in taxes for 2005-2006

The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has ordered the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) to pay PHP375.31 million in deficiency income tax for the years 2005 and 2006, inclusive of surcharge and penalty rates.
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