BIR updates tax refund, credit claim rules
The changes cover claims for excess or unutilized creditable withholding taxes (CWT), as well as taxes erroneously or illegally received or collected and…
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The changes cover claims for excess or unutilized creditable withholding taxes (CWT), as well as taxes erroneously or illegally received or collected and…
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The BIR updated its Offline eBIRForms Package to help qualified micro taxpayers apply for the One-Time Abatement Program, allowing eligible taxpayers with…
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Online sellers and digital businesses have until Oct. 31, 2026 to display the BIR Registration Seal Badge under the extended compliance period.
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The BIR has renewed the suspension of excise taxes on LPG and kerosene following a surge in global crude oil prices above the $80-per-barrel threshold,…
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BIR issued RMC 100-2026 implementing tax suspensions on LPG and kerosene after Dubai crude prices exceeded the $80 threshold under EO 125.
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The BIR renewed the suspension of excise taxes on LPG and kerosene after Dubai crude prices exceeded the $80-per-barrel threshold under Philippine law.
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The BIR released P23.67 billion in tax refunds from January to September 2026, up 90.6 percent from the same period last year.
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The BIR is piloting a digital document tracking system to monitor records, strengthen accountability and reduce the risk of misplaced documents across its…
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The BIR requires covered taxpayers to adopt electronic invoicing by December 31, 2026, under new implementing rules, while micro taxpayers remain exempt.
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The BIR has issued rules requiring covered taxpayers to adopt electronic invoicing by Dec. 31, 2026, as part of the digitalization of tax administration.
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The BIR has approved 5,000 applications under its micro taxpayer abatement program, covering P84.51 million in tax liabilities and penalties.
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The BIR seized illicit vape products and uncovered P1.54 billion in estimated tax liability during a nationwide crackdown on tax violations and noncompliant…
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‘For consumers, the practical effect is straightforward: Once the new rules become effective, VAT will no longer be imposed on the allowable system loss…
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The BIR has removed VAT on the allowable system loss charge within the ERC-approved cap, a move expected to lower covered electricity charges for consumers.
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Qualified export-oriented enterprises may claim refunds for VAT incurred while awaiting zero-rating certification, provided they met the 70-percent export…
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The BIR clarified VAT refund eligibility for export-oriented enterprises during the transition to the new zero-rating certification system.
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The BIR and IMF are strengthening the Philippines’ tax compliance system through data-driven risk management, focusing on high-risk sectors and improving…
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