HB 5119

House·20th Congress·Filed Oct 6, 2025

An Act Abolishing the Imposition of Value-Added Tax (VAT) and Providing for Alternative Sources of Revenue, Amending for the Purpose the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as Amended, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The bill would eliminate the 12 % VAT on all goods and services and replace the lost revenue with higher excise taxes, new digital taxes, a wealth tax for the ultra‑rich, and stronger corporate tax enforcement.

TaxationPublic Order and Safety

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Author · Representative

Francisco "Kiko" A. BarzagaReceipts →

Official sources

Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.

HB 9915· Filed Jun 23, 2026
An Act Reducing the Value-Added (VAT) from 12% to 10%, Amending for the Purpose Sections 106, 107, and 108 of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as Amended, and for Other Purposes
Pending First ReadingRep. Leandro Legarda Leviste
HB 9144· Filed May 6, 2026
An Act Reducing the Value-Added Tax (VAT) from 12% to 10%, Amending for the Purpose the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as Amended
Pending with the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS since 2026-05-12Rep. Iris Marie Demesa Montes
HB 4302· Filed Sep 2, 2025
An Act Reducing the Value-Added Tax (VAT) from 12% to 10%, Amending for the Purpose the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as Amended, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS since 2025-09-08Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste
HB 5518· Filed Oct 13, 2025
An Act Reducing the Value-Added Tax (VAT) from Twelve Percent (12%) to Ten Percent (10%) Amending for the Purpose the National Internal Revenue Code (Nirc) of 1997, as Amended and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS since 2025-11-11Rep. Nelson S. Legacion
SB 1916· Filed Feb 26, 2026
VAT Reduction Act
Pending in the committeeSen. Mark A. Villar

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