June 28, 2023

Tax FAQ: Should I Use Form 1701 or 1701A?

By:
Maui Banag
Tax FAQ: Should I Use Form 1701 or 1701A?

2. Those who availed of the 8% flat income tax rate whose sales/receipts and other non-operating income do not exceed P3 million.

You cannot file both forms since if you are earning a regular salary outside of being self-employed, you are then required to file form 1701 and not 1701A. Both forms should be filed on 15 April preceding the taxable year.

How Do We Address This in JuanTax?

Typically, JuanTax requirement FOR FILING is three (3) hours before the due date. But for the special case of 15 April deadline, we suggest you file your taxes two (2) days before the due date, especially when you have to pay your tax dues over the counter.

As we understand that filing taxes can be a tough affair for self-employed individuals, we aim to help you by:

  • Tracking your income flow by recording all photographs of receipts
  • Extracting details from the receipt image using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology
  • Automatically categorizing and populating your income into the necessary forms
  • Providing easy filing and payment directly to BIR

Here’s also a step-by-step guide on how you can easily Generate Income Tax Returns in JuanTax:

Step 1: Select which Financial Year you want to file. Then, click on Continue.

Annual INcome Tax Return - Financial Year

Step 2: Select which type of form you will generate depending on your tax classification. Note: Revised Form 1701 will be available in JuanTax before the April 15th deadline.

Annual Income Tax return -Select Which Type

Step 3: Choose which Income Tax Rate you opted for for the year you are filing. Then, click on Generate.

Annual Income Tax Return -Select which Rate

Step 4: In the Input Summary tab, enter the necessary information that will auto-populate the form that will be generated in JuanTax.

Input Summary

After which, you can now proceed with filing either manually or electronically.

For easy access, JuanTax has also been made available both for iOS and Android, which seamlessly synchronizes your records and activities while mobile and vice versa. The forms are also adjusted to the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law with an automatic tax calculator.

We at JuanTax prioritize hassle-free and safe filing and paying of taxes. Contact us at help.juan.tax or chat with us on our website, https://juan.tax/ for your queries.

Are you planning to file your BIR Forms 1701 or 1701A soon?

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