Double-gold medalist Carlos Yulo will not have to pay taxes on the prizes, awards, gifts, and donations he received for his outstanding performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, according to Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr.
He referenced Section 32(B)(7)(d) of the NIRC, which exempts from income tax all prizes and awards given to athletes for participating in local or international sports events sanctioned by their national sports associations.
“Therefore, all prizes, awards, and rewards granted to Yulo by the Paris 2024 Organizing Committee as well as the Philippine Government pursuant to existing laws, such as, but not limited to, Republic Act (RA) No. 10699, or the ‘National Athletes and Coaches Benefits and Incentives Act,’ are exempt from income tax,” he quoted.
He also noted that Section 98 of the NIRC stipulates that the recipient is not responsible for the donor’s tax.
On August 21, the House of Representatives approved House Bill 10723 on its third and final reading, which exempts Filipino athletes and their coaches from paying taxes on incentives, rewards, bonuses, and other forms of compensation received for winning medals in international competitions.
After winning two gold medals in men’s gymnastics at the Paris Olympics this year, Carlos Yulo received PHP20 million from the Philippine Sports Commission under Republic Act 10699.
Additional rewards include a fully furnished three-bedroom condominium valued at PHP35 million and PHP3 million in cash from Megaworld Corp.; PHP10 million from the MVP Sports Foundation; PHP5 million from ArenaPlus; PHP14 million from the House of Representatives and various members; plus two cars – a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado and a Cherry Tiggo 7 Pro SUV.
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