BIR, IMF push data-driven tax compliance
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are working to strengthen the agency’s Compliance Risk Management (CRM) system…
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Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on BIR tax refund and credit claim rules.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are working to strengthen the agency’s Compliance Risk Management (CRM) system…
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The BIR clarified that qualified export-oriented enterprises may claim VAT refunds for eligible purchases and importations incurred while awaiting zero-rating…
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The BIR clarified that qualified export-oriented enterprises may claim VAT refunds on eligible purchases and imports made while awaiting zero-rating…
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Electricity consumers could see lower power bills as the BIR moves to remove VAT from allowable system loss charges classified as government-mandated…
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The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is preparing to remove the value-added tax (VAT) imposed on allowable system loss charges in electricity bills, a move…
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BIR destroys 240,550 illicit vape products with P1.54 billion in estimated tax liabilities as officials target large-scale illegal vape distribution.
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‘If technology can do more of that retrieval and cross-referencing, our revenue officers can spend more of their time examining what the authorities mean,…
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BIR flags 25 of 65 gasoline stations in Luzon during a fuel-marking drive targeting tax leakages, with affected fuel inventories subject to testing and…
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The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) flagged 25 of 65 gasoline stations tested during the first three days of its large-scale Fuel Marking enforcement drive…
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The BIR extended tax filing and payment deadlines to 18 August 2026 for taxpayers affected by habagat and eBIRForms issues, while clarifying early withdrawal…
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The BIR collected P2.003 trillion from January to July 2026, exceeding its seven-month target by P13.53 billion as tax revenues rose 5.4 percent year on year.
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The BIR extended tax deadlines falling from 10 to 16 August to 17 August for taxpayers in areas affected by southwest monsoon rains, covering 58 revenue…
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A unified online portal is being eyed that would serve as a single submission point for audited financial statements of SEC-registered companies.
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The Bureau of Internal Revenue has expanded the list of VAT-free medicines to 2,277, adding drugs for cancer, diabetes, tuberculosis, hypertension, high…
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Under the latest BIR Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 87-2026, VAT exemptions now cover 708 medicines for cancer, 537 for hypertension, 331 for diabetes, 300…
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The Department of Finance (DOF) is proposing higher excise taxes on sweetened beverages, e-cigarettes, alcohol, plastics and vehicles to offset revenue losses…
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The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is set to implement President Marcos’ tax reform agenda, focusing on taxpayer-friendly measures that simplify compliance,…
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