The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has filed a criminal complaint before the Department of Justice against Lobelle Commodities Corporation and its officers over alleged misuse of VAT exemption on palm olein oil importations in 2020, resulting in over ₱262…

Online sellers are now required to display a BIR-issued registration seal on their websites, e-commerce pages, or social media accounts in clearly visible sections such as “About Us” or business information pages. The Bureau of Internal Revenue introduced the seal…

The Bureau of Internal Revenue, through Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 39-2026, clarifies that the submission of required attachments to the 2025 Annual Income Tax Returns (AITR) via eAFS shall be made on or before May 15, 2026, in relation to…

Access to Digital TIN IDs has been integrated into the eGovPH App, allowing taxpayers to store and view their identification through the platform’s Mobile ID Wallet. The service supports users with ORUS-generated Digital TIN IDs and those with existing TINs…

The Fiscal Incentives Review Board has approved a temporary increase in the work-from-home limit to 90% for businesses in economic zones, allowing firms to sustain operations and manage rising costs amid energy supply challenges. The policy aims to support business…

The deadline for filing 2025 income tax returns has been extended to May 15, 2026, giving taxpayers more time to properly complete their filings and submit required documents without penalties or surcharges. The move also allows individuals to file and…

Procedures for availing tax incentives on education partnerships have been clarified to simplify compliance for private sector participants supporting education and workforce development programs. In Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 23-2026, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) outlined clearer guidelines on…

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) clarified that cross-border services, including IT outsourcing and consulting, are not automatically subject to income tax, easing concerns among multinational firms following earlier interpretations of tax rules. In Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 24-2026, the…

BIR issues guidelines for 2025 annual income tax filing. Under Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 20-2026, the Bureau of Internal Revenue provides the procedures for filing Annual Income Tax Returns (AITR) and paying the corresponding taxes due for Calendar Year 2025,…

Accountability in public service requires timely and accurate disclosure of assets, liabilities, and net worth. Filing the SALN remains a continuing duty of government officials and employees to uphold transparency and ethical standards. Through Revenue Memorandum Order No. 5-2026, the…