National Tax Research Center
A Brief History of Tax Research in the Philippines
Tax research in the Philippines began with the creation of the Joint Legislative Executive Tax Commission (JLETC) under Republic Act No. 2211 in 1959, supported by a dedicated Technical Staff organized in 1960.
In 1972, the Technical Staff was reorganized into the National Tax Research Center (NTRC) through Presidential Decree No. 74, placing it under the administrative supervision of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA).
In 1987, under Executive Order No. 127, the NTRC was designated as an attached agency of the Department of Finance (DOF), strengthening its role as the government’s primary tax research arm supporting fiscal policy and economic development.
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Access our core services designed to support taxpayers, investors, researchers, and partner agencies. From tax incentives applications and publications to up-to-date tax information and news, our services provide reliable resources and streamlined processes to help you navigate fiscal policies with ease.
CLiC
An online helpdesk and ticketing platform for clients of the Task Force on Fees and Charges.
Publications
Access the latest NTRC publications and get and tax information.
Tax Subsidy Applications
Evaluation of tax subsidy application of qualified government entities pursuant to the DOF-DBM Joint Circular No. 001-2024.
Apply for Tax Incentives
Evaluation of tax incentive applications of IPA-endorsed projects and activities with investment capital exceeding P15 billion, including applications for Presidential approval.
FIRMS
A one-stop online platform for managing fiscal incentives, now enhanced with new features and modules.
Latest Publications
Publications aimed at educating, informing, and empowering taxpayers and government stakeholders, ultimately supporting a more efficient, transparent, and fair tax system.
NTRC as the Fiscal Incentives Review Board Secretariat
The Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) is an interagency body created under Presidential Decree (PD) No. 776 (dated 24 August 1975), as amended, originally tasked with the responsibility of determining what tax should be withdrawn, revoked, or suspended under certain fiscal parameters. With the passage of RA No. 11534 or the CREATE Act on 26 March 2021, the powers and functions of the FIRB were expanded.
NTRC as Secretariat to the Task Force on Fees and Charges
As Secretariat, the NTRC coordinates requests for technical assistance, facilitates consultations, and ensures that proposed fees and charges are aligned with existing fiscal policies, legal requirements, and cost-recovery principles.
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