To increase government revenues, tax authorities such as the bureaus of Internal Revenue (BIR) and of Customs (BOC) in the Philippines should set their sights on bigger enterprises and other entities that are difficult to tax, according to an Asian Development Bank (ADB) report. “Focus on larger...
The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has denied for lack of merit the petition of Green Cross, Inc. which sought the refund of P117.9 million in alleged erronously paid taxes to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). From Nov. 16, 2018 to Dec. 17, 2019, Green Cross paid excise taxes amounting to...
To encourage wider taxpayer participation, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has appointed popular celebrities like Vice Ganda and Dingdong Dantes as tax advocates, leveraging their influence for its 2025 campaign. BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. posted photos on Facebook on Wednesday,...
The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has denied for lack of jurisdiction the petition of Suburbia Automotive Ventures, Inc. against the P46.05 million tax assessments issued by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). The BIR issued a preliminary assessment notice (PAN) dated Sept. 6, 2010 assessing...
The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has denied the petition of Nippon Express Philippines Corporation for a tax refund of P18.7 million from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). Nippon Express filed an application for tax credits or refunds before the BIR on July 13, 2020 in the amount of...
While businesses involved in ghost selling have paid over ₱4.3 billion as of December 2024, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) chief expects this amount to double to at least ₱8 billion once ongoing assessments are completed. Earlier this month, the BIR reported that the Run After Fake...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has commenced the nationwide destruction of confiscated untaxed cigarettes valued at ₱2.1 billion. The operation, which runs from today until the end of the month, aims to eliminate illicit tobacco products and prevent them from re-entering the market. BIR...
Both the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) have raked in increased revenues in January this year, surpassing their collections during the same month last year. At a command conference on Wednesday, Feb. 19, Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Ralph G. Recto...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The House tri-committee (tri-comm) has stumbled upon an apparent need to amend tax laws in order to help the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) properly collect taxes from online...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has filed tax evasion cases against individuals involved in a large-scale illicit cigarette operation in Bulacan and Valenzuela, following a raid last November. In a statement on Monday, Feb. 17, BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. said the bureau filed an...
BIR officers are providing clear explanations and step-by-step guidance to help taxpayers navigate the system. The TCVD emphasizes education and support, fostering a collaborative approach to fiscal responsibility. A friendlier, more sustainable approach to tax compliance is gaining traction...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) will aggressively continue its campaign against ghost receipts, illicit vape products, and illegal cigarettes throughout 2025, Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. announced. Lumagui's statement follows President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s recent warning during the...
