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Taxation Rates and Thresholds for the October 2026 CPALE: One Reference Sheet
Every rate, threshold and deadline the Taxation subject can ask you for, current as of the October 2026 CPALE, with the governing law beside each one. Includes the seven numbers most printed reviewers still get wrong.
What's Examinable in the October 2026 CPALE? The Law and Standards Cut-Off
PFRS 18 takes effect in 2027, so it is not on the October 2026 CPALE. PFRS 17 was deferred in the Philippines. Here is the cut-off rule the Board applies, and exactly which standards and laws are in force on exam day.
CMEPA (RA 12214): The 2025 Tax Law Every CPALE Reviewer Must Know
The Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (RA 12214) took effect July 1, 2025 — unifying the 20% final tax on interest, slashing the stock transaction tax, and cutting the DST on shares. Here's exactly what changed and how the CPALE will test it.
Taxation Complete Guide: How to Pass Tax in the CPA Board Exam
CPALE Taxation study guide covering income tax, business tax, transfer taxes, local taxes, and tax remedies. Updated for TRAIN Law, CREATE MORE Act, and CMEPA.
TRAIN Law & CREATE MORE Act: CPA Taxation Guide 2026
Master the TRAIN Law, CREATE MORE Act, and CMEPA for the CPALE. Covers income tax brackets, VAT, estate tax, donor's tax, and key changes effective 2024-2025.
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