{"id":4050,"date":"2026-03-16T09:47:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T09:47:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/?p=4050"},"modified":"2026-03-16T09:47:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T09:47:34","slug":"us-remittance-tax","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/us-remittance-tax\/","title":{"rendered":"The US 1% remittance tax: A quick guide for OFWs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Since the beginning of 2026, overseas Filipino workers in the <\/span>US<\/span> have been dealing with a <\/span>1% remittance tax<\/span> on the funds they send to the Philippines.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t

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Introduced by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on July 4, 2025, the <\/span>US 1% remittance tax<\/span> affects physical transfers from the United States to other countries like the Philippines.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t

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According to the <\/span>Asian Journal<\/span><\/i><\/a>, this is \u201cthe first time the U.S. government will directly tax personal remittances.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t

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But what does that mean for OFWs in America sending money to the Philippines?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

What is covered by the US 1% remittance tax?<\/h3>\n\t
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Physical transfers are affected by the new <\/span>US 1% remittance tax<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t

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What does that mean? If you withdraw cash, write a check, or buy a money order to send funds to the Philippines, you will incur an additional 1% charge.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t

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For example, if you send $1,000 home, you will pay $10 in remittance tax.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

What is exempted from the US 1% remittance tax?<\/h3>\n\t
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If you send money home through <\/span>online banking<\/span><\/a> or by using US debit or credit cards, or if you choose wire transfers or electronic transfers via the <\/span>Automated Clearing House Network<\/span><\/a>, then your remittances are exempt from the new <\/span>1% remittance tax<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

So will the US 1% remittance tax affect OFWs?<\/h3>\n\t
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Simply put, yes. An OFW who sends money to the Philippines to help their family or to pay bills and\/or government contributions in the Philippines may be affected by this new remittance tax if they use more traditional ways to remit.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t

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For example, if you write a check to send money to a loved one back home, your bank will inform you that you will be charged a 1% remittance tax. This would be deducted from the amount you indicated on the check.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t

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The bank would then report the amount they collected from you and from other clients like you to the US Department of Treasury.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

Does that mean I\u2019ll send even less money to the Philippines?<\/h3>\n\t
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Not exactly. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t

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According to the <\/span>Asian Journal<\/span><\/i>, \u201cFinance experts have advised remittance senders to review their preferred transfer methods and explore digital options\u2014such as bank-to-bank transfers or regulated apps\u2014to avoid the new tax and benefit from lower fees and added security.”<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t

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In short, if you send money to the Philippines online or by using US-regulated electronic transfer methods, then you can still send more home.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t

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To visualize the impact of the <\/span>US 1% remittance tax<\/span>, let\u2019s look at this table:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t

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Category<\/th>\nTransaction Type<\/th>\nTaxable?<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Cash-Based Transfers<\/td>\nCash remittances sent via remittance centres (e.g., going over the counter to cash in or cash out)<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Money orders<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cashier\u2019s checks<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Traveler\u2019s checks<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Banking<\/td>\nBank-to-bank wire transfers<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ACH transfers (electronic bank transfers)<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Transfers using a US credit\/debit card<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
e-Wallets and Financial Apps<\/td>\nTransfer from a US bank account to an e-wallet in the Philippines<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cash transfer to an e-wallet in the Philippines<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

How can OFWs save on the US 1% remittance tax?<\/h3>\n\t
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Now that you\u2019re more familiar with the basics, here is a concise action plan to remit to the Philippines while saving on the <\/span>US 1% remittance tax<\/span>:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

Transfer from bank to bank<\/h5>\n\t
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If you\u2019re looking for a sign to open an online bank account, this is it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t

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Using your US-based bank account to make a wire transfer to the Philippines or pay bills via ACH transfer will be exempt from the new remittance tax because these are counted as regular bank transactions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t

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On the other hand, using money transfer instruments like a check or a money order will be taxed.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

Use your credit or debit card<\/h5>\n\t
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If you\u2019re using a remittance app or e-wallet, your transaction won\u2019t be taxed if your source of funds is a US-based bank account or card.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t

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You could also check if your nearest cash remittance centre accepts fund transfers using your US debit card.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

Use your e-wallets<\/h5>\n\t
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Funding an e-wallet in the Philippines with your US-based digital banking app or with a US credit or debit card is exempt from the <\/span>US 1% remittance tax<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

Check your payroll account<\/h5>\n\t
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Check with your employer if they accommodate remittances through their payroll system, because these are counted as bank-to-bank transfers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

Use an online remittance app<\/h5>\n\t
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Using a money transfer app to transfer funds from the US to the Philippines is exempt from the <\/span>US 1% remittance tax<\/span> if your account on that app is funded by a US-based bank account or card.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

Send money to the Philippines with Kabayan Remit<\/h3>\n\t
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Kabayan Remit is a secure online money transfer app that lets OFWs send money from the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom to their loved ones in the Philippines.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t

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Transactions are fully online, so OFWs in America are exempt from <\/span>US 1% remittance tax<\/span> when they transfer funds from their bank or card to their loved ones\u2019 bank accounts, e-wallets, or trusted cash remittance centres in the Philippines.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t

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To enjoy Kabayan Remit\u2019s competitive exchange rates and low service fees, simply download the app <\/span>here<\/span><\/a> and follow these easy steps:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t

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  1. Create a Kabayan Remit account \u2013<\/b> Enjoy Kabayan Remit\u2019s features by opening a secure remittance account for free.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Input your recipient in the Philippines \u2013<\/b> Type in your loved one\u2019s details on the app, including their full name, mobile number, and how they plan to receive your funds (e.g., bank transfer, e-wallet transaction, cash pick-up).<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Indicate how much you want to send \u2013<\/b> Your remittance amount is up to you. To see how much your transfer costs in Philippine pesos, try our free calculator tool <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Choose a tax-exempt transfer method \u2013<\/b> Make an electronic transfer using your US-based bank account or card since this is excluded from the <\/span>US 1% remittance tax<\/span>.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Double check your info \u2013<\/b> Make sure the details you\u2019ve typed in, including your remittance amount and recipient details, are correct.<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Confirm \u2013<\/b> Tap \u201cSend\u201d to send your money to the Philippines.<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Stay informed \u2013<\/b> You\u2019ll know when your funds have been received or are ready for pick-up by enabling push notifications<\/a> from the Kabayan Remit app.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t
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    Start your Kabayan Remit journey today and send love to the Philippines at cost-efficient and pocket-friendly rates.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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