Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 3) – Mandatory discounts to senior citizens and persons with disabilities should be recognized by online sellers, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said in a statement on Wednesday.
“The signature of the SC/PWD is not needed if the purchase is made through online means. The SC/PWD Identification Card number should still be provided,” BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui said.
Senior citizens and PWDs are entitled under the law to a 20% discount and value-added tax exemption on certain goods and services from all establishments for their exclusive use, enjoyment, or availment.
Lumagui said the discounts are a “step towards making the BIR a service-oriented agency, not merely a goal-oriented one.”
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