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US Dollar Account in Ph still exempted from Estate Tax

US Dollar Account in Ph still exempted from Estate Tax

The Supreme Court in the case of Commissioner of Internal Revenue (CIR) vs. Estate of Romig (G.R. No. 262092 dated October 9, 2024) has ruled that foreign currency deposit account in Philippines (e.g. US dollar account) under Republic Act No. 6426 or Foreign Currency Deposit Act of the Philippines are exempted from estate tax

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