(Follow-up explanation based on thousands of comments from my previous viral post)
Over the past 24 hours, I received an overwhelming number of comments from Filipinos nationwide. Many families are confused, frustrated, or hopeful about the proposed changes in the estate tax law—especially with the discussions on Amnesty Extension and Estate Tax Abolition.
Let’s clarify everything in simple terms:
🔵 1. ESTATE TAX AMNESTY — What It Means
The Estate Tax Amnesty allows families to settle old estate tax obligations with:
No penalties
No interest
No surcharge
Lower tax computation (6%)
✔ This is good for families who want to clean up titles, transfer inherited properties, or prepare for future sale.
✔ House Bill 6614 proposes extending the amnesty until December 31, 2028.
But Amnesty still requires paying the estate tax.
🔵 2. ESTATE TAX ABOLITION — A Different Proposal
Separate from the amnesty extension, some lawmakers have filed bills to ABOLISH the estate tax entirely, such as:
📌 HB 6535 — Estate Tax Abolition Act of 2025
📌 Proposals to tax inheritance ONLY upon sale, not before transfer
📌 Authors include: Rep. Joey Salceda & Rep. Rachel “Cutie” Del Mar
If approved, this means:
✔ No more estate tax at the time of inheritance
✔ Families can transfer titles without paying a large tax upfront
✔ Government collects tax only when the property is eventually sold
This is why many people online say:
“Just abolish it. It’s double taxation.”
🔵 3. Why Many Filipinos Struggle With Estate Tax
Based on the comments:
Parents already paid taxes during their lifetime.
Heirs often cannot afford the estate tax.
Titles remain in the name of grandparents for 20–40 years.
Properties cannot be sold or developed due to “deadlock titles.”
Families are forced to borrow just to pay taxes.
This is a real, nationwide burden affecting millions.
🔵 4. What Happens If You Do NOT File Estate Tax
Under the current law (TRAIN):
Penalties accumulate
Interest applies
You cannot legally transfer or sell the property
Properties remain “frozen” for decades
This leads to family conflict, lost opportunities, and legal problems.
🔵 5. So What Should Families Do NOW?
While waiting for Congress and the Senate to decide:
✔ If you NEED the title transferred soon →
Amnesty is the fastest legal option.
✔ If you CANNOT afford the estate tax →
Wait and monitor the Abolition bill’s progress.
✔ If you want to understand your options →
Follow this page for updates. I will continue explaining every major development in simple, practical terms.
🟦 IMPORTANT REMINDER
Both the Amnesty Extension and Abolition Bills are still pending proposals.
Final rules will depend on:
Congress
Senate
BIR
DOF
I will update you immediately once new guidelines are released.
📌 If you want Part 2, comment below:
“Explain penalties and requirements”
or
“Explain tax only upon sale”
or
“Explain EJS and title transfer process”
Your comments will guide the next post.
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📌 NEED GUIDANCE OR CLARIFICATION?
If your family is dealing with:
Inherited properties
Estate tax concerns
Extra-Judicial Settlement (EJS)
Title transfer or documentation issues
You may reach out for general guidance and next-step direction:
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⚠️ DISCLAIMER
This post is shared for general information and educational purposes only.
It does not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice.
The discussion on Estate Tax Amnesty and Estate Tax Abolition is based on current public information, proposed bills, and news reports. Final implementation, rules, and guidelines will depend on Congress, the Senate, the Department of Finance (DOF), and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).
Laws, regulations, and interpretations may change without prior notice.
Readers are advised to verify official issuances or seek professional guidance before making decisions related to estate settlement, property transfer, or taxation
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