The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has seized illicit cigarettes in Davao region as part of its intensified efforts to apprehend unscrupulous traders and smugglers. BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. said the bureau has successfully seized 717 master cases, equivalent to 358,500 packs, of...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) expects a significant increase in income tax collection next year from online sellers, as the one-half of one percent creditable withholding tax will be enforced by platform service providers like Lazada, Shopee, Amazon, and TikTok. These providers will...
Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui, Jr. reported that the agency has consistently exceeded monthly collection targets, attributing the success mainly to heightened tax enforcement activities. During a media forum hosted by the Philippine Information Agency, Lumagui...
Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui, Jr. clarified that the proposed one percent withholding tax on online sellers adheres to existing law obligating taxpayers with annual earning of more than P250,000 to pay income tax. Lumagui emphasized during a press forum hosted by...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has padlocked more than 100 outlets of a popular household appliance chain store across the country. This step was taken due to allegations of these stores are using either unregistered or tampered Point of Sales (POS) machines, resulting in significant tax...
Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui, Jr. is optimistic about increased participation in the new estate tax amnesty program due to simplified filing procedures. Recently, the BIR chief introduced Revenue Regulations No. 10-2023, implementing changes to the Estate Tax...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has once again earned top marks for its handling of tax-related matters referred by Malacañang during the first eight months of this year. From January to August, the Office of the President's 8888 Citizens' Complaint Center (8888 CCC) forwarded 962 citizen...
Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri told the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to settle the issue regarding delays in refunds on the value-added tax which may prompt foreign investors to pull the plug and move shop to other countries. Sen. Sonny Angara, chairperson of the Committee on...
Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) was honored with the "Rising Tiger & Nation Builder" award by the prominent business and lifestyle magazine, Rising Tigers Magazine. This prestigious accolade was presented recently during the Rising Tigers Magazine Power...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) expects that the local gaming industry will see further growth in the coming years, fueled by increased demand for leisure, travel, and entertainment. In a statement, Ajejandro H. Tengco, Pagcor chairman and chief executive officer, said the gaming...
The Department of Finance (DOF) has announced that the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Bureau of Customs will further intensify their administrative measures to collect more taxes and duties. In a statement, Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said the government's two main tax agencies...
The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has declared final and executory the March 18, 2022 decision of its division that cancelled and set aside the P305.7 million income tax deficiencies assessed against former Pampanga vice governor Juan Miguel "Mikey" M. Arroyo and his wife, Ma. Angela, of Gomeco Metal...
