Donations are subject to donor's tax, as specified under the National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC). As of the latest amendments under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law, the donor's tax rate is 6% of the value exceeding PHP 250,000, regardless of the relationship between the donor and the donee.
Donor's Tax: One of the main costs in a Deed of Donation is the donor's tax. Under the current Philippine Tax Code, donations between parents and children are taxed at a flat rate of 6% of the fair market value (FMV) or zonal value of the property, whichever is higher.
Deeds recorded in Fairfax County are available through the Land Records Division of the County Circuit Court. They are located in Suite 317 of the Fairfax County Courthouse (4110 Chain Bridge Rd). For more information, call 703-691-7320, or visit their website.
Executing a Deed of Donation in the Philippines requires adherence to legal formalities, especially when transferring real property. The deed must be in writing, notarized, and accepted by the donee. Furthermore, the donor must ensure compliance with tax regulations and the proper transfer of ownership.
All documents put to record must be acknowledged and contain a notary seal. All acknowledgements by a Virginia notary must include their commission number, expiration date and a darkened seal. All of this information must be legible. A maximum of four documents per check will be accepted for recordation.
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY All deeds recorded in the City of Norfolk MUST comply with the new provisions of Virginia Code Section 17.1-223. All deeds must be prepared by the owner of the property or by an attorney licensed to practice in Virginia.
Standard Requirements for Recording All documents must have original signatures. NO PHOTOCOPIES ACCEPTED. If the document is handwritten, it must be legible. Print quality must be legible for the scanner to read and produce an acceptable image.
For a deed to be legal, it must state the name of the buyer and the seller, describe the property being transferred, and include the signature of the party transferring the property. In addition to being either official or private, deeds are classified as general warranty, special warranty, or quitclaim.
Ownership may be transferred by preparation of a new deed, which has been properly signed. The new deed must be recorded in the Circuit Court Clerk's Office where the real estate is located.