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Book II — Human Resources Development

Article 52Incentive Scheme.

PD 442 · Labor Code of the PhilippinesELI5 guide available

ELI5— what this means for you

Employers who fund TESDA-approved training programs (other than apprenticeship) may deduct 1.5 times the training cost from taxable income — up to 10% of their direct labor wage.

Key point

Official text — PD 442

Incentive Scheme.

An additional deduction from taxable income of one-half (1/2) of the value of labor training expenses incurred for development programs shall be granted to the person or enterprise concerned provided that such development programs, other than apprenticeship, are approved by the Council and the deduction does not exceed ten percent (10%) of the direct labor wage.

There shall be a review of the said scheme two years after its implementation.

Source: lawphil.net (PD 442 as amended)

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