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BIR, KOICA COMPLETE E-INVOICE, SALES REPORT SYSTEM

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), together with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), marked the completion of the Electronic Invoicing and Sales Reporting System (EIS) Post Management Support Project and the formal turnover of the enhanced EIS during a Recognition and Transition Ceremony held at the BIR National Office, Quezon City.  The ceremony was […]

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BIR, SWISSCHAM PARTNER ON TAX ADMINISTRATION

Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Charlito Martin Mendoza reported on the first six months of the Bureau’s reforms under the BIR DARES agenda during the Swiss Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (SwissCham) “Policy to Practice” Roundtable.  During the event, the BIR and SwissCham also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen public-private […]

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BIR CLARIFIES CLUB SHARE TRANSFER TAX TREATMENT

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 72-2026, clarifying the tax treatment of nominee transfers of proprietary club shares that do not involve any change in beneficial ownership while removing the requirement for qualified transactions to secure a prior confirmatory ruling. BIR Commissioner Charlito Martin Mendoza said the issuance […]

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BOC COLLECTS P86B, EXCEEDS JUNE COLLECTION TARGET

The Bureau of Customs (BOC), under the leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, sustained its strong revenue performance in June 2026, collecting ₱86.073 billion, surpassing its monthly target of ₱83.220 billion by ₱2.853 billion.  This brought the BOC’s total revenue surplus for the first half of 2026 to ₱11.478 billion, with cumulative collections reaching ₱491.748 billion, […]

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BIR’S ‘OPLAN KANDADO’ COVERS 132 CLOSURE ORDERS

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) conducted Nationwide Oplan Kandado 2026 covering 419 cases involving an estimated P742.1 million in potential tax exposure based on the corresponding 5-Day VAT Compliance Notices.  Operations were monitored through the National Command Center in Revenue Region No. 7A in Quezon City, where Revenue Regions reported the results of the […]

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BIR SEIZES P9M-WORTH OF CIGARETTES IN ISABELA

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), through Revenue Region No. 3 – Cagayan Valley, seized approximately 101,000 packs of suspected illicit cigarettes during an enforcement operation conducted recently at TD Hotel in Cauayan City, Isabela.  The confiscated cigarettes have an estimated floor price of P9,016,512.40.  The operation was carried out under the leadership of OIC-Regional […]

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FILING OF 44 TAX CASES VS ‘BGC BOYS’ GETS DOJ OK

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has approved the filing of forty-four (44) criminal tax cases against former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials Jaypee De Leon Mendoza, Henry C. Alcantara, and Brice Ericson D. Hernandez.  The cases involve combined tax liabilities exceeding P1.68 billion and […]

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BIR TAPS ARTISTS TO COMPOSE OFFICIAL HYMN

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) tapped respected OPM industry partners in selecting its official hymn as part of the Bureau’s upcoming 122nd Anniversary Celebration in August, while also opening discussions on possible future collaboration to help promote tax education through music and creative engagement.Ogie Alcasid met with members of the BIR Executive Committee, led […]

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BIR OPENS TAX ABATEMENT FOR MICRO TAXPAYERS

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has opened a one-time tax abatement program for micro taxpayers, offering micro businesses and stop-filers an opportunity to resolve outstanding tax liabilities, clean up their records, and start with a clean slate. Through Revenue Regulations No. 4-2026, the BIR prescribes the guidelines and procedures for the availment of a […]

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BOC TURNS OVER 19 DISCAYA LUXURY VEHICLES TO BIR

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) turned over to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) the custody of the 19 motor vehicles, including two (2) utility task vehicles (UTVs), linked to the Discaya family, following the completion of Customs enforcement actions and in accordance with established procedures. The 19 units form part of a total of […]