Guides
Plain-language explainers on how Philippine taxes and mandatory contributions work — and how much comes out of your salary.
- How Income Tax Is Computed in the Philippines (2026) A plain-language guide to Philippine income tax under the TRAIN law — the 2026 brackets, what counts as taxable income, and worked examples for common salaries.
- How to Compute Your GSIS Pension (Basic Monthly Pension Formula) How to compute your GSIS pension in the Philippines — BMP = 2.5% × RAMC × years of service — worked examples, the 90% cap, payout options, and who qualifies.
- Pag-IBIG Contribution Explained: Rates, the ₱200 Cap, and MP2 How the Pag-IBIG (HDMF) contribution works — the 1% and 2% rates, the ₱10,000 fund-salary cap that limits it to ₱200, the employer match, and voluntary savings.
- PhilHealth Contribution: How Much Is Deducted From Your Salary How the PhilHealth premium works — the 5% rate, the income floor and ceiling, the 50/50 employee-employer split, and how much comes out of your pay.
- SSS Contribution Table Explained (Employed, Self-Employed) How the SSS contribution is computed — the 15% rate, Monthly Salary Credit, the employee/employer/EC split, and the MPF Pension Booster, with examples.
- SSS Contributions for OFWs (2025/2026): How Much and How to Pay from Abroad How much OFWs pay for SSS in 2025/2026 — the 15% rate, ₱8,000 minimum MSC (₱1,200/month), the ₱5,250 maximum, flexible deadlines, and how to pay from abroad.