The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has extended work hours at its Revenue District Offices (RDOs) to accommodate the surge of taxpayers availing of the estate tax amnesty before the June 16 deadline.

In a statement, BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. said that RDOs have extended their operations as late as 12 midnight to process applications. 

“As long as taxpayers arrive in the District Office on or before 5PM, the District Office will entertain their application for Estate Tax Amnesty whatever time they may finish, even if the District Office has to extend beyond normal office hours,” Lumagui said.

Meanwhile, the BIR chief expressed his gratitude to the examiners and revenuers from various RDOs for their commitment, which was evident during Lumagui's visit to Revenue District Office No. 39 on June 11. 

"The BIR commits to helping our taxpayers in meeting the Estate Tax Amnesty Deadline. BIR District Offices have extended work hours until 12MN to help assist thousands of taxpayers in their estate tax issues. The BIR is here to serve,” he said.

The estate tax amnesty, enacted under Republic Act No. 11213, as amended, allows taxpayers to settle their estate liabilities at a flat rate of six percent, with all penalties, surcharges, and interest waived. This initiative aims to encourage compliance and provide relief to heirs.

To further facilitate the process, the BIR has also issued a Tax Advisory informing the public that the banking hours of all Authorized Agent Banks have been extended until 5:00 PM from June 4 to June 16, 2025. 

Lumagui said the extension ensures that taxpayers have ample time to make their payments in conjunction with the extended BIR office hours.