The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), through Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 89-2026, extended to August 17, 2026, specified statutory tax deadlines falling from August 10 to 16, 2026, for taxpayers under Revenue District Offices (RDOs) affected by the continued heavy rainfall brought about by the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat.
The Circular covers 58 BIR offices and units, including 53 regular RDOs and five Large Taxpayer Audit and Excise Divisions. The extension applies to specified tax filings, payments, remittances, registration, and required submissions through e-Filing, e-Payment, eFPS, and manual channels, as enumerated in the Circular.
Commissioner of Internal Revenue Charlito Martin Mendoza said the extension reflects the BIR’s commitment to putting taxpayers at the heart of its decisions.
“The extension reflects the BIR’s commitment to putting taxpayers at the heart of its decisions.”
“We recognize the difficulties brought about by the prevailing weather conditions. We are giving our affected taxpayers additional time so they can prioritize their safety this week and comply with their tax obligations without having to worry about penalties,” Mendoza explained.
The BIR has likewise issued Bank Bulletin No. 2026-09 covering the acceptance by Authorized Agent Banks (AABs) of applicable tax returns and payments from taxpayers under the affected RDOs until August 17, 2026, without the corresponding penalties.
“We recognize the difficulties brought about by the prevailing weather conditions.”
RMC No. 89-2026 was issued pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 123, dated August 9, 2026, issued by the Office of the President upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), allowing work-from-home arrangements in government offices in Metro Manila and 15 provinces on August 10, 2026, due to the continued heavy rainfall brought about by the Southwest Monsoon.
The BIR reminds taxpayers to check the complete list of affected RDOs and Large Taxpayer divisions, as well as the specific tax deadlines covered by the extension, under RMC No. 89-2026.
