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Bookkeeping Basics — Philippine Edition, all 11 chapters in Taglish.
Read free → 28 daysDaily Lessons
One small bookkeeping win a day, from Day 1 to year-end.
Start Day 1 → Video seriesTutorials
Bookkeeping Basics as a free Taglish video series, taught by Kuya Jay.
Watch → CalculatorsMoney Tools
HST calculator, take-home estimator, and a guided sole-prop-vs-corp quiz.
Run the numbers → GuidesThe Blog
Ten in-depth, plain-language explainers on tax and bookkeeping.
Read the guides → Check yourselfSelf-Assessment
Fifty questions, instant results, and a certificate of completion.
Try it →Three short videos
How GST/HST Works in Canada
Businesses earning over $30,000 in taxable sales must generally register, charge GST/HST — 5% GST, or HST such as 13% in Ontario — and may claim input tax credits on eligible purchases.
How VAT Works in the Philippines
12% VAT applies to VAT-registered businesses with gross sales over ₱3 million. Smaller businesses generally pay 3% percentage tax instead, while self-employed individuals under ₱3 million may opt for a flat 8% income tax.
Sole Proprietor vs Corporation
A sole proprietorship is simple, with income taxed personally but unlimited liability. Incorporation costs more up front but can protect personal assets and open tax-planning options.
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Bookkeeping Basics — Philippine Edition
Ang kumpletong gabay sa bookkeeping para sa Filipino freelancers at small business owners: VAT, percentage tax, BIR compliance, at ang accounting cycle — 11 chapters, libreng basahin.
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Free Bookkeeping Tutorials — watch on YouTube
Our book Bookkeeping Basics is now a free Taglish video series — one chapter at a time, taught by Kuya Jay, Jeremy's AI presenter. Episode 0, “Bakit Ko Ito Isinulat,” is now live on our YouTube channel, and every episode's lesson is free to read at Tambayan.
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