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10/04/2025

๐Ÿ“ข BIR ISSUES RMC NO. 34-2025: GUIDELINES ON THE FILING OF 2024 ANNUAL INCOME TAX RETURNS (AITR)
๐Ÿงพ For Calendar Year 2024

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has released Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 34-2025, setting forth the rules on the filing of Annual Income Tax Returns (AITR) and the payment of taxes due thereon.

1๏ธโƒฃ Filing of AITRs for Calendar Year 2024 shall be done electronically via:
๐Ÿ”น eFPS
๐Ÿ”น eBIRForms
๐Ÿ”น BIR-accredited Tax Software Providers (TSPs)

2๏ธโƒฃ Manual filing shall be allowed only in the following instances:
๐Ÿ”น When the taxpayer is an individual engaged in business and classified as a micro or small enterprise using BIR Form 1701-MS;
๐Ÿ”น Upon the issuance of a BIR advisory on the unavailability of the prescribed electronic platforms; or
๐Ÿ”น In cases where a justifiable reason exists, as determined by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue or his duly authorized representative.

3๏ธโƒฃ Required attachments to the AITR must be submitted via the eAFS platform within:
๐Ÿ“… 15 days from the filing deadline, or
๐Ÿ“… 15 days from the date of actual filing in case of late submissions.

4๏ธโƒฃ As the filing is now electronic, there is no need for a manually stamped โ€œReceivedโ€ copy. The system-generated Filing Reference Number (FRN) or Tax Return Receipt Confirmation (TRRC) shall serve as proof of filing.

5๏ธโƒฃ The Transaction Reference Number (TRN) or Confirmation Receipt issued by eAFS shall serve as proof of submission of AITR attachments.

6๏ธโƒฃ Pursuant to SEC Memorandum Circular No. 1, s. 2025, corporations that submitted their AFS through eAFS must attach the TRN/Confirmation Receipt issued by the BIR in lieu of a manual โ€œReceivedโ€ stamp.

7๏ธโƒฃ Manual submission of attachments shall be permitted only in case of system unavailability, supported by a duly issued BIR advisory. In such instances, only the following documents shall be stamped:
๐Ÿ“Œ Audit Opinion/Certificate
๐Ÿ“Œ Balance Sheet/Statement of Financial Position
๐Ÿ“Œ Income Statement/Statement of Comprehensive Income

๐Ÿ“š Source: Bureau of Internal Revenue โ€“ www.bir.gov.ph

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๐“ก๐“ฎ-๐“˜๐“ถ๐“น๐“ต๐“ฎ๐“ถ๐“ฎ๐“ท๐“ฝ๐“ช๐“ฝ๐“ฒ๐“ธ๐“ท ๐“ธ๐“ฏ ๐“ฝ๐“ฑ๐“ฎ ๐“๐“ฌ๐“ฌ๐“ป๐“ฎ๐“ญ๐“ฒ๐“ฝ๐“ช๐“ฝ๐“ฒ๐“ธ๐“ท ๐“ก๐“ฎ๐“บ๐“พ๐“ฒ๐“ป๐“ฎ๐“ถ๐“ฎ๐“ท๐“ฝ๐“ผ ๐“ฏ๐“ธ๐“ป ๐“๐“พ๐“ญ๐“ฒ๐“ฝ๐“ฒ๐“ท๐“ฐ ๐“•๐“ฒ๐“ป๐“ถ๐“ผ ๐“ช๐“ท๐“ญ ๐“”๐”๐“ฝ๐“ฎ๐“ป๐“ท๐“ช๐“ต ๐“๐“พ๐“ญ๐“ฒ๐“ฝ๐“ธ๐“ป๐“ผ

Please be informed that the Commission En Banc, during its meeting held on April 3, 2025, approved the re-implementation of the Securities and Exchange Commissionโ€™s accreditation system for auditing firms and external auditors. In this regard, the following directives are hereby issued:

๐’œ๐’ธ๐’ธ๐“‡๐‘’๐’น๐’พ๐“‰๐’ถ๐“‰๐’พ๐‘œ๐“ƒ ๐‘…๐‘’๐“†๐“Š๐’พ๐“‡๐‘’๐“‚๐‘’๐“ƒ๐“‰ ๐’ป๐‘œ๐“‡ ๐’ž๐‘œ๐“‹๐‘’๐“‡๐‘’๐’น ๐’ž๐‘œ๐“‡๐“…๐‘œ๐“‡๐’ถ๐“‰๐’พ๐‘œ๐“ƒ๐“ˆ
All covered corporations, except those falling under Part II of the Revised Securities Regulation Code (SRC) Rule 68, are mandated to secure SEC accreditation in accordance with their applicable group classification for fiscal years ending on or before December 31, 2025.

๐‘…๐‘’๐“†๐“Š๐’พ๐“‡๐‘’๐“‚๐‘’๐“ƒ๐“‰ ๐’ป๐‘œ๐“‡ ๐ธ๐“ƒ๐“‰๐’พ๐“‰๐’พ๐‘’๐“ˆ ๐’ž๐‘œ๐“‹๐‘’๐“‡๐‘’๐’น ๐’ฐ๐“ƒ๐’น๐‘’๐“‡ ๐’ซ๐’ถ๐“‡๐“‰ ๐ผ๐ผ ๐‘œ๐’ป ๐“‰๐’ฝ๐‘’ ๐‘…๐‘’๐“‹๐’พ๐“ˆ๐‘’๐’น ๐’ฎ๐‘…๐’ž ๐‘…๐“Š๐“๐‘’ ๐Ÿจ๐Ÿช
Corporations classified under Part II of the Revised SRC Rule 68 shall likewise be required to engage SEC-accredited auditors for the audit of both annual and interim financial statements for fiscal years or periods ending on or after September 30, 2025.

๐ธ๐“๐“‰๐‘’๐“ƒ๐“ˆ๐’พ๐‘œ๐“ƒ ๐‘œ๐’ป ๐’ฑ๐’ถ๐“๐’พ๐’น๐’พ๐“‰๐“Ž ๐‘œ๐’ป ๐’ซ๐“‡๐’พ๐‘œ๐“‡ ๐’œ๐’ธ๐’ธ๐“‡๐‘’๐’น๐’พ๐“‰๐’ถ๐“‰๐’พ๐‘œ๐“ƒ๐“ˆ
All auditing firms and external auditors whose SEC accreditations were valid only up to the audit of financial statements for fiscal years 2023 or 2024, as the case may be, shall have their accreditations automatically extended to cover audits for fiscal year 2025.

๐‘…๐‘’๐“ˆ๐“Š๐“‚๐“…๐“‰๐’พ๐‘œ๐“ƒ ๐‘œ๐’ป ๐’œ๐“…๐“…๐“๐’พ๐’ธ๐’ถ๐“‰๐’พ๐‘œ๐“ƒ ๐’ซ๐“‡๐‘œ๐’ธ๐‘’๐“ˆ๐“ˆ๐’พ๐“ƒ๐‘” ๐’ท๐“Ž ๐“‰๐’ฝ๐‘’ ๐’ช๐’ข๐’œ
The Office of the General Accountant (OGA) shall resume the processing of all pending applications as of September 12, 2023. Furthermore, the OGA shall begin accepting new applications for SEC accreditation starting April 21, 2025.

This notice is issued for the strict compliance of all concerned.

Source: Securities and Exchange Commission

31/03/2025

๐Ÿ”” BIR UPDATE | RMC No. 20-2025
๐Ÿ“… Posted: March 20, 2025
๐Ÿ“ Subject: Clarification on the Processing and Issuance of Tax Clearance Certificates for Final Settlement of Government Contracts

๐Ÿ“Œ The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has released Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 20-2025, providing clarifications on policies, guidelines, and procedures in relation to the processing and issuance of Tax Clearance Certificates (TCC) required for the final settlement of government contracts.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ This issuance is crucial for contractors, suppliers, and service providers engaged in projects with government agencies, ensuring that proper tax compliance is observed prior to full settlement of obligations.

Download here:https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/BIR/pdf/RMC%20No.%2020-2025.pdf

30/03/2025

๐Ÿ”” BIR UPDATE | RMC No. 15-2025
๐Ÿ“… Posted: February 25, 2025
๐Ÿ“ Subject: Availability of the Alphalist Data Entry and Validation Module Version 7.4

๐Ÿ“Œ The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has announced through Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 15-2025 the official release of the Alphalist Data Entry and Validation Module Version 7.4.

๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ This latest version of the module is now available for use in the preparation and submission of Alphabetical Lists of Employees/Payees, in compliance with existing BIR reporting requirements.

๐Ÿ’ก The update includes important technical enhancements and validations that help ensure accurate and BIR-compliant submissions.

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29/03/2025

๐Ÿ”” BIR UPDATE | RMC No. 14-2025
๐Ÿ“ Subject: Clarifications on the Mandatory Requirements for Tax Credit or Refund of Excess/Unutilized Creditable Withholding Taxes (CWT)

๐Ÿ“Œ The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 14-2025 to clarify certain issues related to the mandatory requirements for claiming a tax credit or refund of excess or unutilized Creditable Withholding Taxes (CWT) on income, pursuant to:
๐Ÿ”น Section 76(C)
๐Ÿ”น Section 204(C)
๐Ÿ”น Section 229
of the National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC) of 1997, as amended.

๐Ÿ’ก This RMC provides guidance to taxpayers on proper documentation and compliance procedures when applying for refunds or tax credits, reducing the risk of denial due to technicalities or incomplete requirements.

Download here:https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/BIR/pdf/RMC%20No.%2014-2025.pdf

28/03/2025

๐Ÿ”” BIR UPDATE | RR No. 4-2025
๐Ÿ“… Posted: January 30, 2025
๐Ÿ“ Subject: Amendments to โ€œDe Minimisโ€ Benefits under RR No. 2-98 โ€“ Increase in Clothing Allowance and Employeesโ€™ Achievement Awards

๐Ÿ“Œ The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has released Revenue Regulations No. 4-2025, further amending the โ€œDe Minimisโ€ benefits provisions of RR No. 2-98, as amended.

๐Ÿ‘” Key Updates Include:
โœ… Increase in the Tax-Exempt Clothing Allowance
โœ… Inclusion/Adjustment of Employees' Achievement Awards

These changes are in line with Republic Act No. 11975 and the Fiscal Year 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA), aiming to boost employee morale and promote fair, tax-exempt benefits in the workplace.

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27/03/2025

๐Ÿ”” BIR UPDATE | RR No. 5-2025
๐Ÿ“… Posted: February 27, 2025
๐Ÿ“ Subject: Amendments to RR No. 2-98 โ€“ Withholding Tax Rates on Certain Income Payments under Section 57 of the NIRC, as Amended by RA No. 12066

๐Ÿ“Œ The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued Revenue Regulations No. 5-2025, revising the withholding tax rates on certain income payments subject to creditable withholding tax, pursuant to Section 57 of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as amended by Republic Act No. 12066.

๐Ÿ’ก This regulation directly affects taxpayers and withholding agents, requiring close attention to updated tax rates and proper compliance with revised reporting and remittance procedures.

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26/03/2025

๐Ÿ”” BIR UPDATE | RR No. 10-2025
๐Ÿ“… Posted: February 27, 2025
๐Ÿ“ Subject: Amendments to RR No. 16-2005 โ€“ Implementing VAT Provisions under Sections 106, 108, 109, and 112 of the NIRC, as Amended by RA No. 12066

๐Ÿ“Œ The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued Revenue Regulations No. 10-2025, amending pertinent provisions of RR No. 16-2005 to implement changes to the Value-Added Tax (VAT) provisions in the following key sections of the Tax Code (NIRC of 1997):
๐Ÿ”น Section 106 โ€“ VAT on Sale of Goods
๐Ÿ”น Section 108 โ€“ VAT on Sale of Services
๐Ÿ”น Section 109 โ€“ Exempt Transactions
๐Ÿ”น Section 112 โ€“ VAT Refunds/Credits

These changes are in line with Republic Act No. 12066, ushering in further refinements to the VAT system to ensure clarity, efficiency, and consistency in tax administration.

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25/03/2025

๐Ÿ”” BIR UPDATE | RR No. 12-2025
๐Ÿ“… Posted: March 6, 2025
๐Ÿ“ Subject: Further Amendments to Section 5 of RR No. 3-69 โ€“ Due Process in the Service and Ex*****on of Summary Remedies.

๐Ÿ“Œ The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued Revenue Regulations No. 12-2025, further amending Section 5 of RR No. 3-69, specifically on the:
โš–๏ธ Due Process Requirements in the Service and Ex*****on of Summary Remedies.

This update emphasizes the importance of observing proper procedures when enforcing remedies such as distraint and levy, ensuring that taxpayersโ€™ rights are protected in accordance with legal and constitutional standards.

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24/03/2025

๐Ÿ”” BIR UPDATE | RMO No. 16-2025
๐Ÿ“… Issued: March 21, 2025
๐Ÿ“ Subject: Amendments to RMO No. 23-2021 โ€“ Guidelines and Procedures on Digital/Online Learning in the BIR

๐Ÿ“Œ The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued Revenue Memorandum Order No. 16-2025, introducing key amendments to RMO No. 23-2021, which previously outlined the:
๐ŸŽ“ Guidelines and Procedures on Digital/Online Learning within the Bureau.

๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ This update aims to further strengthen the BIRโ€™s e-learning framework, supporting continuous professional development and enhancing knowledge-sharing through digital platforms.

Download here:https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/BIR/pdf/RMO%20No.%2016-2025.pdf

23/03/2025

๐Ÿ”” BIR UPDATE | RMC No. 8-2025
๐Ÿ“… Issued: January 24, 2025
๐Ÿ“ Subject: Publication of Updated List of Registered Manufacturers/Importers/Exporters and Their Product Brands โ€“ To***co and V***r Products

๐Ÿ“Œ The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 8-2025, publishing the updated list of registered manufacturers, importers, and exporters, along with their respective product brands and variants for the following categories:
๐Ÿšฌ Ci******es
๐Ÿ”ฅ Heated To***co Products
๐Ÿ’จ V***r Products
๐Ÿงช Novel To***co Products
๐Ÿ’ผ Ci**rs and Chewing To***co

This issuance also integrates updated compliance requirements relevant to stakeholders in the to***co and v***r industry, reinforcing the governmentโ€™s regulatory oversight and proper tax administration.

Download here:https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/BIR/pdf/RMC%20No.%208-2025.pdf

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