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Question III
Mr. Jose Castillo is a resident Filipino Citizen. He purchased a parcel of land in Makati City in 1970 at a consideration of P1 Million. In 2011, the land, which remained undeveloped and idle, had a fair market value of P20Million. Mr. Antonio Ayala, another Filipino citizen, is very much interested in the property and he offered to buy the same for P20 Million. The Assessor of Makati City re-assessed in 2011 the property at P10 Million. a) When is Mr. Castillo liable for real property tax on the land beginning 2011 or beginning 2012? Explain your answer. (2%) b) Is Mr. Castillo liable for income tax in 2011 based on the offer to buy by Mr. Ayala? Explain your answer. (3%) c) Should Mr. Castillo agree to sell the land to Mr. Ayala in 2012 for P20 Million, subject to the condition as stated in The Deed of Sale that the buyer shall assume the capital gains tax thereon, how much is the income tax due on the transaction and when must the tax return be filed and the tax be paid by the taxpayer? Explain your answer. (5%)
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