Former Finance officials have urged the Senate to retain original revenue estimates for the proposed Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (Train) Act, arguing the need to fund government programs and services.

The Department of Finance’s (DoF) Train proposal to lower personal income taxes in exchange for higher sales and excise taxes aimed to net P157 billion during the first year of implementation.

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