16/03/2026
🔰The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has recently issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 20-2026 whichs provides the following guidelines for filing 2025 Annual Income Tax Returns (AITR) and paying corresponding taxes by April 15, 2026:
👉Filing Platforms: Taxpayers should use the Electronic Filing and Payment System (eFPS) if mandated, or the Offline eBIRForms Package v7.9.5 for non-eFPS and "No Payment" returns. Certified Tax Software Providers (TSPs) are also authorized for specific returns.
✅Proof of Filing: A Filing Reference Number (FRN) or Tax Return Receipt Confirmation (TRRC) serves as proof of filing; manual "Received" stamps are not required. eBIRForms users should keep a screenshot of the submission confirmation as additional proof.
👉Payment Options: Taxes must be settled through eFPS, ePayment gateways (such as LandBank Link.Biz, UnionBank Online, or DBP PayTax), or e-wallets like Maya.
🔷Micro and Small Taxpayers: These individuals may manually file and pay using BIR Form No. 1701-MS since it is not yet available in electronic systems. Alternatively, they can use electronic Forms 1701 or 1701A with only minimum required fields.
✅Submission of Attachments: Required documents must be submitted electronically via the Electronic Audited Financial Statement (eAFS) system within 15 days of the filing deadline.
✅No Penalties for Wrong Venue: No penalties will be imposed for filing at the wrong venue. Additionally, Micro and Small Taxpayers will not face penalties if they filed electronically using Forms 1701/1701A or manually via Form 1701-MS.
🔰Support Services: BIR eLounge facilities at Revenue District Offices (RDOs) are available to assist taxpayers with electronic filing, with priority given to senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and those without internet access.
🔶Source: BIR website