The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has warned celebrities and influencers against promoting vape products that may not comply with tax regulations. In a statement on Thursday, Aug. 22, BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. urged public figures to verify the tax compliance of the vape products...
The festive mood took a hit on Sunday, Aug. 18, when the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) conducted a raid at the Philippine Vape Festival 2024, targeting illegal products. BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. headed a team that raided this year's vape festival in Las Piñas after surveillance...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) unveiled on Thursday its new logo during its 120th anniversary. Its previous logo had not been changed for the past 60 years, the BIR said. Earlier, the BIR held a logo-making contest with the best entry to be rewarded P100,000. The logo, BIR Commissioner Romeo...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has extended the deadline for filing and paying various taxes to July 31 due to the economic and financial hardships caused by Super Typhoon Carina in affected areas. "In this time of need and disaster, the BIR will extend the deadlines for submission, filing,...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) seized a vending machine openly selling illegal vape products near popular hangout spots for youth. In a Facebook post by BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr., he said the vending machine in a public building housing several businesses was found to sell illegal...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has released a detailed guide on invoicing requirements under Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 77-2024. Titled "GABAY PARA SA INVOICING REQUIREMENTS," BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. offers businesses and taxpayers clear ways to adhere to proper...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has started implementing the withholding tax requirement for online sellers who conduct business on electronic marketplaces like Lazada and Shopee. In a statement, BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. said there will be no further extensions for online...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has instructed its employees to refrain from connecting government-issued laptops to public Wi-Fi networks. Under Revenue Memorandum Order (RMO) 22-2024, dated June 14, 2024, and signed by BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr., the bureau said the directive is...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue is looking for a new look to its logo to celebrate its 120th anniversary this year through a competition with the best entry to be rewarded P100,000. One of the factors that led to the decision to have the logo changed for the first time since the bureau’s...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has caught a syndicate that tricked taxpayers into paying them millions of pesos to help with their tax issues. BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui said this group of private citizens, who were not affiliated with the bureau, convinced the victim that they...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has decided to extend the transition period for the implementation of a one percent withholding tax on online merchants. Based on BIR memorandum circular no. 54-2024, electronic marketplace operators and digital financial services providers now have until July...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue's (BIR) specialized unit responsible for managing the tax affairs of large corporations in the country is projected to collect P1.841 trillion this year. According to BIR Revenue Memorandum Order (RMO) No. 11-2024, the Large Taxpayers Service (LTS) is tasked...
