17/03/2026
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