Mock Comprehensive Examination
Mock Comprehensive Examination
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Read each statement carefully. Shade the circle corresponding to the letter of your choice using a Mongol
#2 Pencil.
2. Park, a Filipino-Korean actor, inherited a parcel of land located in Clark, Pampanga from his mother
Inday, a Filipino residing in Clark. Park sold the parcel of land to Nicanor, a Filipino residing in Manila as
evidenced by a deed of sale.
S1: The sale of land by Park is subject to 6% capital gains tax.
S2: The sale of land by Park is subject to regular income tax.
S3: The sale is subject to documentary stamp tax.
a. Only S1 is false.
b. Only S2 is false.
c. Only S3 is false.
d. All are true.
3. Upon registration with Securities and Exchange Commission in 2022, ABC Corp., a domestic
corporation, reported the following ownership structure:
Stockholder No. of Shares Par Value
DEF Corp. (DC) 10,000 1,000,000.00
GHI Corp. (RFC) 10,000 1,000,000.00
JKL Corp. (NRFC) 10,000 1,000,000.00
MNO Corp. (NRFC) 10,000 1,000,000.00
Assuming that all stockholders 25% of their respective shares and paid 25% thereof, the total
documentary stamp tax required to be paid is:
a. P6,250 c. P12,500
b. P25,000 d. P50,000
4. Gaganda Clinic is a dermatological clinic located outside a hospital which is operated by Gaganda
Medical Corporation. The following relates to its gross receipts for the month of June, 2021:
Diamond peel 100,000
Abdominoplasty 1,300,000
Oxygen treatment 200,000
Breast augmentation 1,500,000
Liposuction 2,000,000
Botox treatment 500,000
The above gross receipts are inclusive of VAT and the applicable excise tax, if any.
Determine the excise tax on excisable services of Gaganda Clinic for the month ended June 30, 2021.
a. P228,571 c. P128,571
b. P204,082 d. P124,827
For the year 2021, ABC CPA Firm received earnings and paid expenses, among which are as follows:
Earnings:
Professional fees from various clients 50,000,000
Cash prize received from a religious society in
recognition of the exemplary service of ABC CPA Firm 5,500,000
Gains derived from sale of excess computers and laptops 4,000,000
Payments:
Salaries of office staff 10,000,000
Rentals for office space 7,500,000
Representation expenses incurred in meetings with clients 750,000
8. What are the items in the above-mentioned payments which may be considered as deductions from the
gross income of ABC CPA Firm?
a. P18,000,000 c. P18,250,000
b. P17,500,000 d. P10,000,000
9. If ABC CPA Firm earns net income in 2021, what is the net income of the entity for the year assuming
the entity elected to use
(1)Itemized deduction; (2)Optional standard deduction?
a. (1)P38,000,000 ; (2)P33,300,000 c. (1)P40,000,000 ; (2)P30,000,000
b. (1)P35,750,000 ; (2)P32,400,000 d. (1)P41,500,000 ; (2)P35,700,000
10. What, if any, is the tax consequence on the part of A as an individual partner, insofar as the payment
of income tax is concerned assuming the partnership elected OSD and partner A opt to use (1)Itemized
deduction; (2)Optional standard deduction?
a. (1)P6,407,000 ; (2)P7,142,000 c. (1)P5,829,500 ; (2)P6,564,500
b. (1)P5,987,000 ; (2)P6,722,000 d. (1)P5,409,500 ; (2)P6,144,500
11. A compromise for a tax liability on the ground of financial incapacity to pay shall still involve a payment
of tax from the taxpayer at a minimum compromise rate of
a. 10% of the basic assessed tax b. 20% of the basic assessed tax
12. If the estate consists of registrable property, such as real property, motor vehicle, shares of stock or
other similar property from which a clearance from the BIR is required as a condition for the transfer of
ownership, an estate tax return should be filed under oath
a. If the gross estate exceeds P200,000
b. If the gross estate exceeds P500,000
c. If the gross estate exceeds P1,000,000
d. Regardless of the value of gross estate
13. B was employed by A Corp. on the first working day of January 2018 on a part-time basis with a
salary of P10,000 a month. He then received his 13th month pay. In September 2018, he accepted
another part-time job from B Corp. from which he received a total compensation of P408,000 for the year
2018. The correct total taxes were withheld from both earnings. With regard to the filing of the income
tax return (ITR) for the year 2018, which of the following is true?
a. B is exempt from filing his ITR because the correct total taxes have been withheld.
b. B is not exempt from filing his ITR because his total compensation income for 2018
came from more than one employer.
c. B is exempt from filing his ITR because his total income for 2018 came from an
employer-employee relationship.
d. B is not exempt from filing his ITR because his income came from an employer
– employee relationship.
14. Which of the following are basic principles of a sound tax system?
a. Fiscal deficit, Administrative feasibility and Ability to pay
b. Progressive taxation, Ability to pay, Symbiotic relationship
c. Fiscal adequacy, Economic feasibility, Theoretical justice
d. Fiscal adequacy, Administrative feasibility, Theoretical Justice
16. How much is the deductible creditable input tax for the first quarter of 2019?
a. P600,000 c. P523,902
b. P522,000 d. P533,333
18. How much is the income tax due for the first quarter of 2019, assuming OSD was used?
a. P39,571 c. P1,560,000
b. P630,000 d. P3,690,000
19. Which of the following shall not be exempt from donor’s tax?
a. Donation to the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) request for reinvestigation
b. Donation of parcels of land to the Government made by a Philippine Corporation to be
used as relocation sites for the less fortunate.
c. Donation to parish church where not more than 30% of the said gifts shall be used by the
parish church for administration purposes
d. Donation to a political party which failed to file a return of contributions with the
COMELEC
20. Cities are allowed to impose rates that exceeds those imposed by provinces and municipalities but
not exceeding ____ thereof
a. 50% c. 10%
b. 100% d. 25%
24. Mrs. Diana Zubiri is the operator of Price Hotel and Restaurant. The restaurant is open to the public.
The food and soft drinks served to the hotel guest come also from the restaurant. The following data are
for the first quarter of 2028
Gross receipts - room rentals P154,000
Gross receipts - foods/soft drinks served to hotel guests P46,000
Gross receipts foods/salt drinks from other customer P360,000
The business taxes due and payable on the gross receipts of the first quarter of 2028 is
a. P16,800 c. P67,200
b. P56,000 d. P60,000
25. African International Carrier reported the following gross receipts from tickets sold:
Outside for trip-Manila to USA P1,000,000
Outside for trip-USA to Manila P1,200,000
In the Philippines for trip - USA to Manila P1,500,000
In the Philippines for trip - Manila to USA P1,100,000
The Philippine business tax to be paid is
26. Generally, the following individuals are required to file an income tax return. Who is the exception?
a. Every Filipino citizen residing in the Philippines.
b. Every Filipino citizen residing outside the Philippines, on his income from sources
outside the Philippines.
c. Every alien residing in the Philippines on income derived from sources within the
Philippines.
d. Every non-resident alien engaged in trade or business in the Philippines.
27. The taxpayer timely filed his ITR, and paid the tax due as shown therein on April 15, 2017. The BIR
subsequently determined that a deficiency tax of ₱100,000 was still due. The BIR sent a letter of demand
and assessment notice asking to pay the deficiency income tax plus interest by July 15, 2017. The
taxpayer paid only on August 15, 2018. The total amount due on August 15, 2018 (excluding
compromise penalty) is:
a. P157,917 c. P175,345
b. P159,583 d. None of the above
32. The Commissioner of BIR may compromise any internal revenue tax in the following instances,
except:
a. A reasonable doubt as to the validity of the claim against the taxpayer exists
b. The financial position of the taxpayer demonstrates a clear inability to pay the assessed
tax
c. The tax or any portion thereof appears to be unjustly or excessively assessed
d. The taxpayer has been granted by the SEC or by any competent tribunal a moratorium or
suspension of payments to creditors, or otherwise declared bankrupt or insolvent
33. S1: The CIR may refund a tax even without a claim for refund from the taxpayer where
on the face of the return upon which the payment was made; such payment clearly appears to
have been erroneously made.
S2: When 2 years are about to expire from the date of payment and no decision has yet been
34. Which of the following is generally not a taxable entity or least likely to be a taxable entity.
a. Partnership c. Foreign Corporation
b. Joint Venture d. Co-ownership
36. Which theory in taxation states that without taxes, a government would be paralyzed for lack
of power to activate and operate it, resulting in its destruction?
a. Power to destroy theory c. Sumptuary theory
b. Lifeblood theory d. Symbiotic doctrine
37. A revocable transfer with the following circumstances: Fair market value at time of transfer -
P300,000; fair market value at time of death P180,000; consideration received when transferred –
P200,000
a. Shall be included in the gross estate at P180,000
b. Shall be included in the gross estate P200,000
c. Shall be included in the gross estate at P100,000
d. Shall not be included in the gross estate
39. Jerwin, a surviving spouse, renounced his share in the conjugal partnership
a. Renunciation is subject to donor’s tax
b. Renunciation is subject to estate tax
c. Renunciation is exempt from donor’s tax
d. Renunciation is void
40. The following donations were made by Don Lopot during the taxable year:
Donation to TESDA- priority project P900,000
Revocable donation of car to his son P800,000
Inadequate consideration of real property sold to his friend P700,000
Donation to his wife P300,000
Donation to his unborn grandchild P200,000
How much is the amount of donation subject to donor’s tax?
a. P2,000,000 c. P900,000
b. P1,800,000 d. P200,000
42. D’ Tiger Transport Corporation has land, sea and air transport operations. To improve its services,
which of the following imports is subject to VAT?
I. 20 units of air – conditioned buses
II. 12 units of life-saving, safety and rescue equipment for shipping transport operation
III. 12 airplanes
IV. 8 ships
Which of the following imports is subject to VAT?
43. Genson Distribution Inc., a VAT taxpayer, had the following data in a month:
Cash sales P 200,000
Open account sales P 500,000
Consignment:
0 to 30 days old (include remittances of 200,000) P 600,000
31 to 60 days old P 700,000
61 days old and above P 900,000
How much is the Output tax?
a. P 348,000 c. P 216,000
b. P 264,000 d. P 108,000
44. BOI-Registered entities with a pioneer status may avail of the income tax holiday for how many
years?
a. 5 years c. 7 years
b. 6 years d. 8 years
46. How much is the creditable input tax credit for the 1st quarter of 2017?
a. P35,200 c. P62,629
b. P80,000 d. P61,838
47. Assuming that on April 5, 2017, ITSMARKMARQUEZ IG Corporation sold a residential house and lot
for P3,000,000 (VAT exclusive).How much is the output tax due on its sale of real property, assuming the
zonal value of the property sold is P3,248,000?
a. P348,000 c. None
b. P389,760 d. P360,000
49. The taxpayer did not file his ITR for calendar year 2016. He was notified by the BIR of his failure to
file the tax return, for which reason he filed his tax return and paid the tax only after said notice on
October 15, 2018. The tax due per return is P100,000. The total amount due on October 15, 2018
(excluding compromise penalty) is:
a. P173,667 c. P180,000
b. P155,000 d. None of the above
50. The power to decide disputed assessments, refunds of internal revenue taxes, fees or other
charges, penalties imposed in relation thereto, or other matters arising under the Tax Code or
other laws administered by the BIR is vested with
51. Which of the following will not interrupt the running of the prescriptive period for assessment
and collection of taxes?
a. When the Commissioner is prohibited from making the assessment or beginning
distraint and levy or a proceeding in court and for thirty (30) days after
b. When the taxpayer requests for the reinvestigation which is granted by the Commissioner
c. When the taxpayer is out of the Philippines
d. When the taxpayer cannot be located in the address given by him in the return
52. Starting August, 2008, ABC Corporation changed its accounting period from a fiscal year ending
every June 30 to the calendar year. Which statement is correct?
a. ABC Corporation should file an adjustment return on April 15, 2009 covering the
period of July 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008.
b. ABC Corporation should file an adjusted return on April 15, 2009 covering the period of
August 1, 5 2008 to December 31, 2008.
c. ABC Corporation should file an adjustment return on October 15 covering the period of
January 1, 2008 to June 30, 2008
d. ABC Corporation need not file an income tax return until April 15, 2009
53. A corporation organized and created under the laws of a foreign country and is authorized to do
business or trade in the Philippines is.
a. Domed corporation
b. Government-owned and controlled corporations.
c. Resident Foreign Corporation
d. Non-resident Foreign Corporation
54. On April 15, 2017, Yummerz Corporation paid cash dividends to its stockholders, as follows:
Cash dividends paid
1) Resident Citizens P1,800,000
2) Resident Aliens 600,000
3) Non-resident Citizens 300,000
4) Non-resident aliens
a. Engaged in business in the Philippines 320,000
b. Not engaged in business in the Philippines 120,000
5) Domestic Corporations 1,400,000
6) Foreign Corporations
a. Resident 600,000
b. Non-resident 85,000
How much should Delicious remit to the BIR as final withholding tax on the dividends paid to its
stockholders?
a. P376,750 c. P435,000
b. P389,500 d. P509,000
59. The gross estate if the decedent was a non-resident alien (no reciprocity) is
a. 2,910,000 c. 1,750,000
b. 1,825,000 d. 1,320,000
60. The gross estate if the decedent was a non-resident alien (with reciprocity) is
a. 2,910,000 c. 1,750,000
b. 1,825,000 d. 1,320,000
62. The gross estate of Juan if the spouse were under conjugal partnership of gains
a. 5,475,000 c. 4,610,000
b. 4,560,000 d. 3,975,000
63. The community property of the spouses under absolute community of property regime
a. 4,287,000 c. 5,475,000
b. 4,560,000 d. 3,975,000
64. The gross estate of Juan if the spouses were under the absolute community of property regime
a. 5,070,000 c. 5,475,000
b. 4,287,000 d. 4,610,000
65. A citizen of the Philippines who works abroad and whose employment requires him to be physically
present abroad most of the time during taxable year is
a. Taxable on income within and without the Philippines
b. Taxable on income within the Philippines
c. Taxable on income without the Philippines
66. Who shall have the main authority to grant tax incentives under the CREATE Act?
a. President of the Philippines
b. Board of Investments
c. National Economic Development Authority
d. Fiscal Incentives Review Board
68. McDonalds sold BTS meals amounting to PHP 1,164.80 to a senior citizen who presented a senior
citizen identification card. The senior citizen was accompanied by his three (3) Armies grandchildren.
Compute the amount of VAT due from the above transactions.
a. P93.60 c. P124.80
b. P1,081.60 d. P1,164.80
69. Which of the following is the required attachment to the Annual ITR of entities availing of income tax
holiday?
a. Certificate for Entitlement to Income Tax Holiday
b. Certificate of Residency for Tax Treaty Relief
c. Certificate of Registration
d. Certificate of Entitlement to Tax Incentives
70. Which of the following is true regarding barangay micro-business enterprise (BMBE)?
a. A BMBE is exempt from the payment of excise tax.
b. A BMBE shall always be a non-VAT registered taxpayer.
c. A BMBE is exempt from the coverage of the minimum wage law.
d. A BMBE is exempt from the payment of documentary stamp tax.