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CPA REVIEW SCHOOL OF THE PHILIPPINES

Manila

FRINGE BENEFITS TAX Dela Cruz / De Vera / Llamado

1. The fringe benefit tax is

A. Imposed on the employer C. Deductible expense by the employer

B. Withheld at source D. Deductible expense by the employee

a. Only A and B c. A, B, C, and D.

b. Only A, B, and C d. No correct answer.

2. Which of the following is subject to the fringe benefit tax?

a. Compensation income of the rank and file employees
b. Fringe benefit of the rank and file employees
c. Compensation income of the managerial employees
d. Fringe benefit of managerial or supervisory employees

3. The following concepts denotes exemption from the fringe benefits tax, except
a. Convenience of the employer c. Welfare and benefit of the employees
b. Necessity to the business or trade of employer d. De minimis benefits

4. With regard to the amount on which the fringe benefit tax rate is applied, which statement is wrong?
The FBT is applied on
a. The monetary value of the fringe benefit
b. The grossed-up monetary value of the fringe benefit
c. The amount deductible by the employer from gross income
d. Both amounts of the fringe benefit and the fringe benefit tax

5. The following fringe benefits are not subject to fringe benefit tax, except
a. If required by the nature of or necessary to the trade, business or profession of the employer
b. Contribution of the employer for the benefit of the employee to retirement, insurance and
hospitalization benefit plans
c. Benefits given to rank and file employees
d. If given for the convenience or advantage of a managerial/supervisory employee

6. Basic rules on fringe benefits tax, except

a. Fringe benefits given to rank and file employees are not subject to fringe benefit tax
b. Fringe benefits given to a supervisory or managerial employee are subject to fringe benefit tax
c. De minimis benefits whether given to rank and file employee or to a supervisory or managerial
employee are not subject to fringe benefit tax
d. The fringe benefit tax is a tax imposed on the managerial or supervisory employee

7. Which of the following statements is correct?

a. Fringe benefit given to employees is subject to fringe benefit tax.
b. Fringe benefit given to employees is exempt from fringe benefit tax.
c. If the fringe benefits is taxable, the tax will be paid by the employer.
d. Fringe benefits may be given to managerial, supervisory and rank and file employees.

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8. Daily meal allowance for overtime work is a de minimis benefit if not exceeding what percent of the
basic minimum wage?
a. 10% b. 15% c. 20% d. 25%

9. Facilities or privileges furnished or offered by an employer to his employees that are of relatively small
value and are offered or furnished by the employer merely as a means of promoting the health, goodwill,
contentment, or efficiency of his employees.
a. Fringe benefit
b. Fringe benefit tax
c. De minimis fringe benefit
d. Grossed-up monetary value

10. Which statement is wrong? The fringe benefit tax is

a. Imposed on the employer
b. Imposed on the rank and file employee if the amount of the benefit exceeds the ceiling allowed by
the tax code
c. Withheld at source
d. Deductible by the employer

11. The following are considered as de minimis benefits granted to each employee except,
a. Monetized unused sick leave credits of private employees not exceeding 10 days during the year
b. Monetized unused vacation leave credits of private employees not exceeding 10 days during the
year
c. Monetized value of vacation leave credits paid to government officials and employees
d. Monetized value of sick leave credits paid to government officials and employees

12. Which of the following is not considered as “de minimis” benefits?

a. Employees achievement award for length of service or safety achievement in the form of cash or
gift certificate not exceeding P10,000 per year
b. Medical cash allowance to dependents of employees not exceeding P3,000 per year
c. Gifts given during Christmas and major anniversary celebrations not exceeding P5,000 per year
d. Medical allowance to cover medical and healthcare needs, annual medical/executive check-up,
maternity assistance and routine consultations not exceeding P10,000 per year

13. The grossed-up monetary value of fringe benefits subject to fringe benefit tax received by a non-resident
alien individual not engaged in trade or business in the Philippines is computed by dividing the monetary
value of the fringe benefit by
a. 75% b. 68% c. 85% d. 15%

14. In 2021, A Corporation allowed its Sales Manager to incur expenses subject to reimbursement, as
follows:
Electricity (Meralco) 20,000
Water (Maynilad) 2,000
Grocery (SM) 10,000
Gasoline of Company car used for business trip 12,000
Representation and Transportation – business trip 4,000

Note: 70% of the electricity and water bill is in the name of the corporation and is considered a
business expense.

The amount subject to fringe benefits tax is

a. P48,000 c. ₱15,400
b. P25,400 d. ₱16,600

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Electric bill 30% not in the

name of employer 20,000 x 30% = 6,000
Water bill 30% not in the
name of employer 2,000 x 30% = 600

Groceries = 10,000
16,600

15. The following data belong to A Corp. for the year 2021
a. Educational assistance to supervisors and their children P100,000
b. Employer’s contribution for the benefit of the employees to retirement, 80,000
insurance and hospitalization benefit plans
c. Year’s rental for an apartment paid by the corporation for the use of its 120,000
comptroller
The fringe benefits tax due in 2021 is:
a. P 75,294 c. ₱86,154
b. P103,529 d. None Fringe benefits subject to FBT:
Education assistance
Apt. rental (120,000/2)
Total

2021: (_______/65%) x 35% = 86,154

16. A Corp., a regional operating headquarter of a MNC in the Philippines provided its employees cash and
non-cash fringe benefits in 2021 as follows:
Total amount of fringe benefits P1,000,000
60% of said amount was given to rank and file employees
40% of said amount was given to corporate officers as follows:
a. to resident citizens (taxed at regular rates) 45%
b. to non-resident aliens not engaged in business in the Phils. 35%
c. to special aliens and Filipino employees 20%

The total FBT due in 2021 is:

a. ₱186,667 c. ₱34,456
b. ₱123,345 d. None of the above

2021:
To Resident citizens: (_______/ ___%) x ___% =
To NRANETB: (________/___%) x ___ % =
To Special employees (________/___%) x ___ % =
Total FBT

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17. B Co., owns a condominium unit which is being used by the President of the corporation. It has a fair
market value per Real Property Tax Declaration of P2,100,000 and a zonal value of P3,000,000.
Determine the fringe benefit taxes due in 2021.
a) ₱40,385 b) ₱35,294 c) ₱75,000 d) None of the above.

Housing (Case 2)

18. Mr. A is a mining engineer employed by B Co., a mining firm. The company’s mine is in Mindanao.
Mr. A was provided by the company with living quarters at the mine site. The fair rental value of the
living quarters is P15,000 a month.
Determine the fringe benefit taxes due in 2021.

a) ₱90,000 b) ₱257,143 c) ₱167,143 d) None.

Hint: This is Housing (Case 6)

19. In addition to other fringe benefits in 2021, Mr. B, a Chief Accountant, availed of the car plan of his
employer, C Company. Under the plan, Mr. B shouldered only (50%) of the cost of the car, with the
company shouldering the other 50%. Mr. B paid P340,000 for the car. The car was registered in the
name of Mr. B.

Determine the FBT and deductible expense of the employer.

a) ₱340,000; ₱523,077
b) ₱183,077; ₱340,000
c) ₱340,000; ₱183,077
d) ₱183,077; ₱523,077

19) Motor Vehicle (Case 3)

Value of Benefit =
MV =
GUMV =
FBT =

Deductible expense = Value of Benefit given + FBT

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20. In 2021, A company purchased a second hand car for its Chief Accountant as a fringe benefit. The cash
purchase price of the car was P120,000. The company paid P30,000 as down payment plus four equal
annual installment of P30,000 (120,000 plus P30,000 interest). The ownership was transferred to the
chief accountant.

Determine the fringe benefit tax due in 2021.

a) ₱24,000
b) ₱36,923
c) ₱16,154
d) ₱12,923

20) Motor Vehicle (Case 4)

Value of benefit=
MV =
GUMV =
FBT =

21. In 2021, ABC Corp. hired Miss A as sales manager for cosmetics. She was given the following
compensation and fringe benefits:
Salary P200,000/month
Three maids 4,000 per maid/month
Personal driver 8,000/month
Home owner’s Association dues 1,200/year

Determine the annual fringe benefit tax due.

a) ₱241,200
b) ₱371,077
c) ₱129,877
d) None of the above.

21) Household expenses:

Three maids
Driver
Homeowners' dues
Total

Value of benefit =
MV =
GUMV =
FBT =

22. In 2021, A, the owner of Victory Supermarket lent P100,000 to B, the supermarket manager. It was
stipulated in their agreement that the amount should be paid in one year with an annual interest of 3%.
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Determine the fringe benefit tax due.

a) ₱ 9,000
22) Foregone interest
b) ₱13,846
c) ₱ 4,846
d) None of the above. Value of benefit =
MV =
GUMV =
FBT =

23. In 2021, Mr. A, the Vice President for Finance of X Corporation incurred the following expenses in
attending a three-day foreign business convention:

Plane tickets (USA travel)

First class $1,000
Economy 500

Hotel accommodation (USA) 2,700

Inland travel 600

Assume $1.00 = P50

Determine the fringe benefit tax due assuming that the business convention was:
(a) With documentary evidence and (b) Without documentary evidence

a) ₱105,000; ₱240,000
b) ₱161,538; ₱369,231
c) ₱0; ₱56,538
d) ₱56,538; ₱129,231

a) With documentary evidence

Plane ticket:
First class
Hotel accommodation
Value of benefit subject to FBT 105,000

MV =
GUMV =
FBT =

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b) Without documentary evidence:

Total value subject to FBT =

MV =
GUMV =
FBT =

24. In 2021, ABC Corporation paid for the annual rental of a residential house used by its general manager
amounting to P136,000. The entry to record the benefit is
a. Fringe Benefit Expense P136,000
Fringe Benefit Tax Expense 73,230
Cash P209,230
b. Fringe Benefit Expense P136,000
Fringe Benefit Tax Expense 36,615
Cash P172,615
c. Fringe Benefit Expense P68,000
Fringe Benefit Tax Expense 36,615
Cash P104,615
d. Fringe Benefit Expense P68,000
Fringe Benefit Tax Expense 64,000
Cash P132,000

24) Housing (Case 1)

Value of benefit =
MV =
GUMV =
FBT =

25. As a means of promoting the health, goodwill, contentment, and efficiency of his employees, employer
A gave rank and file employee B the following fringe benefits in 2021:
a. Monetized unused vacation leave of 15 days P24,000
b. Rice subsidy 36,000
c. Uniform and clothing allowance 12,000
d. Achievement award for length of service in the form of tangible personal property 20,000
e. Gifts given during Christmas and major anniversary celebrations 15,000
f. Medical benefits 20,000
g. Laundry allowance 12,000
h. 13th month pay 30,000
i. Mid year bonus 30,000
j. Productivity bonus 15,000

Determine the amount of the employer’s deductible expense, and the taxable benefits of the employee.

a) ₱64,400; ₱139,400
b) ₱0; ₱64,400
c) ₱214,000; ₱0
d) ₱214,000; ₱49,400
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Limit Excess
a) Monetized unused 24,000
vacation leave of 15
days
b) Rice Subsidy 36,000
c) Uniform 12,000
clothing allowance
d) Achievement 20,000
award
e) X-mas gift 15,000
f) Medical benefits 20,000
g) Laundry 12,000
allowance
TOTAL

13th month pay and

other benefits
TOTAL
Exclusionary amount (90,000)
Taxable benefit

26. Enrique Gil, Filipino, is a manager of a PEZA-registered enterprise. He receives fringe benefits which
normally are subject to the FBT. Is the PEZA-registered enterprise still liable to pay the FBT?
a) No, if the PEZA-registered enterprise is under ITH. The FBT is considered an income tax from
which the PEZA-registered enterprise is exempt under the ITH.
b) No, if the PEZA-registered enterprise is under the 5% GIT. After paying the 5% GIT, such
enterprise is exempt from the payment of all other taxes, national or local, including the FBT.
c) Yes. If the PEZA-registered enterprise is under the 5% GIT, the monetary value of the fringe
benefits of Enrique will first be grossed up by dividing it by 95%, and the FBT is computed by
multiplying the GUMV by 5%.
d) Yes. The monetary value of the fringe benefits of Enrique will first be grossed up by dividing it by
65%, and the FBT is computed by multiplying the GUMV by 35%.

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