You can do more with the TAXWHIZ APP: An all-in-one tax mobile app developed by ACG and endorsed by Bea Binene

They say we should always value our time and energy and focus on something that we can benefit which is why I am thankful that I got the chance to learn more about handling business or personal taxes last March 22 at the ACG Tax Hub.

At ACG Tax Hub, I met Celebrity entrepreneur, Kapuso actress Bea Binene and Tax consultant and expert, founder of ACG Mr. Mon Abrea.

In mutual pursuit of the promoting tax education, the Asian Consulting Group's Tax Whiz Academy and the Center for Strategic Reforms of the Philippines initiated the Tax Hub Talks, consisted of free seminars on a variety of subjects. The Tax Hub Talks is held at its namesake Tax Hub at the 9F The Ignacia Place, Quezon City. 

Tax Whiz Mon Abrea shared how we can properly handle our tax without getting into trouble by trusting the wrong people. 

While it began with tax-related topics, Tax Hub Talks also features topics covering starting a business, financial literacy, and other business-related topics. In its most recent iteration, the Tax Hub Talks covered the upcoming deadline for the filing of Income Tax Returns. During the event, the Philippine Tax Whiz Mon Abrea discussed the new forms and processes for ITR filing. The Asian Consulting Group's tax experts also held an ITR filing helpdesk to all the attendees. During the ITR filing helpdesk, the participants were guided through a step-by-step process on where to get the new forms, how to fill them out, where to file them, and how to pay for the taxes due. 

Celebrity-entrepreneur Bea Binene discussed how she started her business, 

"Mix and Brew Coffee". 

Kapuso actress and host Bea Binene shared how she got the idea of opening a coffee business. She had that Mix and Brew Coffee is a fruit of all her hard work and dedication. They researched on how they can bring something new when it comes to coffee business and they end up showcasing their own blend of coffee plus their baristas our very skilled as well, she added that she makes it a point that she is very hands on when it comes to her business. 

I've tried Mix and Brew's Spanish Latte which is really good and their Iced M&B Special. 

They will soon be opening a branch and I'll be updating you all where that branch will be.

Mr. Mon Abrea and Bea Binene introduced to us the newest app that can help us with our tax woes. 

Asian Consulting Group (ACG) has come up with the TaxWhizPH app, the newest innovation that will help every Filipinos on how we pay our taxes. Headed by the Philippine Tax Whiz, Mon Abrea, ACG believes that through technology, combined with the vision to make things simpler, fairer, and more efficient, we will be able to convince more taxpayers to voluntarily comply.

FEATURES OF TaxWhizPH app

Automated Data Entry 

One of the most innovative features of the FaxWihizPll mobile app is its capability to capture the necessary of infer mat ion by taking pictures of receipts. With the use of Optical Character Recognition technology, it will automatically extract data such as TIN, name, address, date, amounts, and everything else necessary for your reports. 

Filing and Payment 

The TaxWhizPH mobile app will allow the user to file their returns with the use of their mobile phones. The app works together with the BIR's official platforms in ensuring a seamless tax compliance process. Soon, it will also allow the mobile payment of taxes due with the help of partner banks. 

Report Generation 

If you're new to taxes, you might know which taxes you have to pay, but not which forms to use. With the TaxWhizPH mobile app, you will no longer need to worry. Just upload your BIR Certificate of Registration (Form 2303) and the app can automatically generate and prepare the user's tax returns. 

Unmatched Tax Advice 

For those who want to start their own business, the TaxWhizPH mobile app can provide advice on which types of taxes would best fit their business. Which income tax should you avail? What about business tax? They can help you decide. You'll also have access to the Asian Consulting Group's publications and monthly tax seminars! 

Tax Notification 

Remembering deadlines can be quite difficult, especially when each tax type will require different payment or filing dates. Deadlines could either be monthly quarterly, annually, or a combination of those.  But don't worry. 

The TaxWhizPH mobile app will soon warn you of any upcoming deadlines through a built in tax calendar so that you won't be late in filing your dues! 

Asian Consulting Group met with the Informations System Group of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), headed by Atty. Lanee David to present how they can help the BIR through the mobile app. The BIR is very supportive with this initiative and willing to link the mobile app to their system.

You can now download the TaxWhiz App via Google Play Store and iOS App Store. Just type TaxWhizPH. 

Bea Binene is the celebrity endorser of TaxWhix App and she is the perfect brand mabassador as well simply because at an early age, she knows how to value her craft and invest in business so that she can earn more and help people as well. Her love for business and how she balances her time from the showbiz industry is one of the things she manages really well, which is why the TaxWhix app is a big help for her.

Bea Binene shared how she met Mr. Mon Abrea and how she enjoys using the TaxWhix app that helped her managed her taxes and at the same time it gave her more time to focus on other things instead of being stressed when to file and pay for her tax.

The April 15 ITR Filing Challenge 

In order to promote awareness of the annual income tax return (ITR) filing on April 15, various celebrities will raise curiosity about the date "April 15" through the videos. Help us promote tax education by taking a video of yourself asking the simple question, "Ano nga ba ang meron sa April 15?" and tagging our Facebook page, Center for Strategic Reforms of the Philippines. 

As the Tax Hub Talks are conducted in pursuit of an advocacy, the seminars are always held for free. Those who are interested in supporting have the option of donating to the non-profit organization, CSR Philippines, through its bestselling TRAIN handbook. 

For more questions, you can contact us at consult@acR.ph or (02) 622-7720. 

The Center for Strategic Reforms of the Philippines is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that advocates Tax Education and Reform, Youth in Business, and Balik Ka, Kabayan. Through its various programs, CSR Philippines has reached youth and aspiring entrepreneurs throughout the country. As tax reform advocates, CSR Philippines promotes an inclusive reform that unburdens all taxpayers. With seven publications to its name, the organization continues to promote tax education through its online articles and monthly free tax seminars.