RDO No. 75 - North Iloilo

28/10/2026

𝗕𝗜𝗥 𝗘𝗬𝗘𝗦 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗔𝗫𝗣𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥𝗦; 𝗡𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗬 𝟰,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗥𝗢 𝗧𝗔𝗫𝗣𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗙𝗜𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛𝗦

Four months after the One-Time Abatement Program for Micro Taxpayers was established, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has recorded 3,929 beneficiaries and P266.79 million in taxes and penalties abated as of October 24, 2026. The results have led the Bureau to study expanding the program to include small taxpayers.

Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza said the level of availment shows that targeted tax relief can help taxpayers settle covered obligations and clear long-pending tax cases.

“Sa ngayon, ang programa ay para sa micro taxpayers na may annual gross sales na mas mababa sa P3 million. Nakikita natin sa dami ng nag-avail na malaking tulong ang tax relief na ito para maayos nila ang kanilang mga obligasyon at tax records,” Mendoza said.

“Dahil dito, pinag-aaralan na rin natin ang pagpapalawak ng one-time tax abatement para maisama ang small taxpayers, o iyong may annual gross sales na P3 million hanggang mas mababa sa P20 million. Sa ganitong paraan, mas marami pang taxpayers ang mabibigyan ng relief, habang natutulungan din natin ang BIR na maisara ang mga open cases na matagal nang nakabinbin,” he added.

Under the current program, qualified micro taxpayers with covered basic taxes and/or penalties totaling not more than P80,000 for a taxable year may apply for abatement upon payment of a P5,000 abatement fee, subject to the prescribed conditions.

As of October 24, a total of 17,101 applications had been filed, of which 15,050 had been approved, covering 45,341 tax and penalty items.

Of the P266.79 million abated, P42.05 million represented basic taxes and P224.74 million represented compromise penalties.
The program covers qualified micro taxpayers with delinquent accounts, preliminary or final assessments, whether disputed or not, and open stop-filer cases as of December 31, 2025, including those involving taxpayers who have ceased business operations.

The One-Time Abatement Program for Micro Taxpayers was highlighted by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in his 2026 State of the Nation Address as part of the government’s relief measures for micro-entrepreneurs. It also aligns with the Department of Finance’s broader push under Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go to provide targeted relief and make tax administration more responsive to taxpayers.

The BIR has also made payment under the program more convenient by updating the Offline eBIRForms Package to support abatement payments through BIR Form No. 0605.
The program remains available until December 31, 2026.

“Our Revenue Regions and Revenue District Offices will continue reaching out to qualified micro taxpayers and assisting them with availment. We want to make sure that those who qualify for this relief know that it is available and know where to go for assistance,” Mendoza said.

28/10/2026

𝗕𝗜𝗥 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗖 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗣𝗔𝗬𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗦𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 (𝗲𝗙𝗣𝗦) 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) informs all taxpayers that the Electronic Filing and Payment System (eFPS) has been restored and is now accessible, following intermittent connectivity issues.

Taxpayers may now resume filing their tax returns and paying corresponding taxes through eFPS.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟲 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁, notwithstanding the restoration of eFPS. Under Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 115-2026, the extension covers Quarterly VAT and Percentage Tax Returns, without the imposition of penalties.

Please refer to the official BIR Advisory below for details.

28/10/2026

26/10/2026

𝗕𝗜𝗥 𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗩𝗔𝗧 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗧𝗔𝗫 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗢𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟮𝟵

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has extended the October 26, 2026 deadline to October 29, 2026 for the filing of tax returns and payment of corresponding taxes under BIR Form No. 2550Q (Quarterly Value-Added Tax Return) and BIR Form No. 2551Q (Quarterly Percentage Tax Return), including the submission of required attachments.

Under Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 115-2026, signed by Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza, the extension was granted due to the unavailability of the Electronic Filing and Payment System (eFPS). No penalties will be imposed for filings and payments made within the extended deadline.

Read the full RMC below for details.

26/10/2026

25/10/2026

𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗: 𝗕𝗜𝗥 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗙 𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗔𝗫 𝗠𝗢𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡, 𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚-𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗠 𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗦

Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza outlined the Bureau’s DARES reform agenda at the 5th SGV Tax Symposium 2026 on October 19 in Makati City, highlighting digital modernization, fairer audits, stronger revenue protection, and improved taxpayer services.

The BIR is pursuing immediate improvements that taxpayers can readily feel while institutionalizing reforms for lasting improvements in tax administration.

Read the full press release here: https://tinyurl.com/BIR5thSGVSymposium

23/10/2026

𝗕𝗜𝗥 𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦, 𝗚𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗬 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗖𝗪𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has eased the requirements for updating computerized accounting systems, cash register machines, point-of-sale systems, and other electronic invoicing systems, giving businesses more time to comply with the new creditable withholding tax (CWT) invoicing rules. Under Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 112-2026, issued on October 22, 2026, the BIR clarified the implementation of Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 006-2026, which requires the separate presentation of CWT in sales invoices when applicable.

Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza emphasized the need to give businesses sufficient time to make the necessary system adjustments without disrupting their operations.

“We understand that updating invoicing systems requires time and resources. That is why we are giving businesses reasonable transition periods to make the necessary adjustments, comply with the new requirements, and avoid unnecessary disruption to their operations,” Commissioner Mendoza said.

For businesses using computerized accounting systems (CAS), computerized books of accounts (CBA), and other electronic invoicing systems covered by mandatory electronic invoicing, the deadline to incorporate the required CWT functionality is December 31, 2026, unless a later date is prescribed.

Meanwhile, taxpayers using existing cash register machines (CRMs), point-of-sale (POS) systems, and other invoicing systems not yet covered by mandatory electronic invoicing have until March 31, 2027, to complete the necessary modifications, subject to any earlier compliance date prescribed through a subsequent BIR issuance.

Businesses may continue using their existing registered invoicing systems during the transition. For transactions subject to CWT, the prescribed withholding tax phrase and corresponding amount must be stamped, printed, or legibly written on the face of the system-generated invoice before issuance. No such notation is required for transactions not subject to CWT.

After the applicable compliance deadline, the prescribed CWT phrase and field must appear in every system-generated invoice. The amount may be left blank or marked “N/A” or “0.00” when withholding tax does not apply.

System modifications made solely to accommodate CWT information are treated as Limited System Changes and do not automatically require new registration or accreditation, provided that they do not materially affect the system's core functions. Applicable notification and reporting requirements remain in effect.

For taxpayers using manual and loose-leaf invoices, existing unused invoices may continue to be used until fully consumed. The prescribed CWT phrase and corresponding amount need to be stamped, printed, or written only for transactions subject to withholding. Taxpayers are not required to surrender unused invoices or obtain a new Authority to Print (ATP) solely because their existing invoice layouts lack a separate CWT field.

The issuance supports the BIR's continuing regulatory reforms under Commissioner Mendoza's BIR DARES agenda by reducing unnecessary compliance costs while promoting more accurate and transparent reporting of creditable withholding taxes.

Read the full text of the RMC No. 112-2026 here:https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/BIR/pdf/RMC%20No.%20112-2026_redacted.pdf