The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) fully supports the newly enacted Value-Added Tax (VAT) Refund for Non-Resident Tourists law (Republic Act No. 12079) to boost tourism and the economy. In a Facebook post, BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. said that the bureau “supports the VAT Refund...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) raided a vape store in Quezon City for selling illicit vape products through a secret "menu.” In a statement, BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. said the raid took place at a bodega in Tomas Morato, Quezon City, on Nov. 19 after receiving reports of the...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has removed the P100 certification fee for the Certificate of Exemption application to ease the financial burden on low-income individuals seeking scholarships and job opportunities. "Those who apply for scholarships and job/livelihood programs do not have to...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has conducted a large-scale raid against an illicit cigarette factory and three warehouses, uncovering P8.5 billion in tax liabilities. In a statement, BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr., said the simultaneous raid last Nov. 6 targeted a factory in Bulacan...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said it will block online businesses that violate tax laws, especially with the expected increase in online sales during the holiday season. In a statement, BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. warned online marketplaces, e-marketplaces, and online...
Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui expressed uncertainty whether the P1-billion collected from vape stamps will be sufficient to close the country's excise tax deficit for 2024. "It might still not be enough, since it [the system] has just started," Lumagui told...
Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. announced that, under his leadership over the past two years, the agency has achieved three major certifications, marking significant milestones in service and operational standards. The BIR received a 100 percent Nationwide ISO...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has once again dealt a blow to the illicit cigarette trade, this time uncovering a large-scale secret factory in Cabanatuan City. In a statement on Tuesday, Oct. 29, the BIR said the raid, conducted in cooperation with the National Bureau of Investigation...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has dealt another blow to illicit cigarette trade in the country, with the recent raid of a factory and warehouse in Cebu. BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. announced that the operation on Oct. 3 and 5 resulted in the seizure of 32,545 counterfeit internal...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has vowed to intensify its crackdown on the proliferation of illicit vape products, with weekly raids planned to target retailers across the country. BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. announced the aggressive stance, stating, "I have ordered weekly raids...
The health advocacy group Safevape PH has urged vape suppliers and industry stakeholders to adhere strictly to government regulations regarding product registration and tax compliance. This call comes in the wake of the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Office for the Special Mandate...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has vowed to take a more aggressive stance against the illicit vape industry, which has repeatedly flouted tax regulations. In a statement, BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. expressed frustration over the continued proliferation of illicit vapes...
