The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) filed multiple criminal complaints against buyers of “ghost receipts” to crack down on fraudulent tax evasion schemes. In a statement, BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. said the bureau filed criminal complaints before the Department of Justice (DOJ) on...
Despite meeting its first-half revenue target, Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. believes that hitting the “too high” ₱3.2-trillion full-year goal could be an uphill battle if regulators move to ban online gambling, a measure that may significantly dent tax...
Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Ralph G. Recto asserted that raising revenues to finance the national budget has become more difficult in a climate where tax collection is viewed as unacceptable. This was among Recto’s points when he urged the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), the...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed criminal charges against popular footwear brand World Balance and its corporate officers for an alleged ₱178.8 million in basic tax deficiencies, a result of the company 's use of fictitious receipts from ghost companies. In a statement on Monday,...
Halfway through fiscal year (FY) 2025, the government’s revenue performance is showing mixed results, as the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is seen to meet its target while the Bureau of Customs (BOC) is projected to fall short—a familiar scene from history. Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto...
Despite hitting its first-half collection target of ₱1.5 trillion and even modestly exceeding it, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) hinted at the possibility of downscaling its full-year ₱3.2 trillion target, as the country’s main tax collection agency may fall short of it. “I think...
Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui, Jr. has been awarded an Executive Certificate in Public Leadership from the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS on his dedication to continuous professional development and exemplary public service. Lumagui earned this certificate by...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has elevated two tax evasion cases, totaling ₱796.95 million, to the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) after the Department of Justice (DOJ) ruled in government’s favor. In a statement on Monday, July 7, BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui, Jr. noted that criminal...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has extended the deadline for the online or electronic registration of all Non-Resident Digital Service Providers (NRDSPs) until July 1, 2025. In a statement, BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. announced on Tuesday, June 24, that the extension was due to...
Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. said the government’s main tax agency’s ₱18 billion proposal for 2026 covers plans to build a tax-focused contact center and office space expansion to accommodate more taxpayers and reduce queues. “We want to improve our...
Consunji-led Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) has filed a case against the Department of Finance (DOF), the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) over the imposition of taxes on its fuel imports. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Wednesday, June...
Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. confirmed that the agency’s current collection target of ₱3.2 trillion may be revised due to the country’s slower-than-expected gross domestic product (GDP) growth. “If you follow the GDP growth, there should be a recalibration...
