John McDonald, a U.S. citizen residing in Makati City, bought shares of stock of a domestic corporation whose shares are listed and traded in the Philippine Stock Exchange at the price of P2 million. Yesterday, he sold the shares of stock through his favorite Makati stockbroker at a gain of P200,000. a) Is John McDonald subject to Philippine income tax on the sale of his shares through his stockbroker? Is he liable for any other tax? Explain. (3%) b) If John McDonald directly sold the shares to his best friend, who is another U.S. citizen residing in Makati, at a gain of P200,000, is he liable for Philippine income tax? If so, what is the tax base and rate? (3%)
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