Bureau of Internal Revenue

Also known as BIR

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is responsible for managing tax collections and implementing tax policies in the Philippines, with a focus on digital transformation to enhance taxpayer services. Recently, BIR extended VAT filing deadlines for non-resident digital service providers to August 5 due to flooding and implemented a 12% VAT on digital services starting June 1, generating an estimated PHP102.12 billion by 2028. Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. expressed confidence in meeting the PHP3.2 trillion tax collection target for 2025 through strict enforcement against tax evaders and existing policies.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

Recent stories about BIR

BIR confident in P3.2T tax collection target for 2025

Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. expressed confidence in meeting the P3.2 trillion tax collection target for 2025, higher than last year's P2.8 trillion.
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Marcos launches updated eGov PH app with new features

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. launched the eGov PH Super App in San Juan City, touting it as a modern solution to simplify government transactions for Filipinos.
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Marcos pledges internet for all public schools by year-end

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced on Monday during his fourth State of the Nation Address that all public schools without internet access will be connected by year-end.
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Philippine budget deficit surges to PHP 241.6B in June

The National Government's budget deficit surged to PHP 241.6 billion in June as spending outpaced revenue collections, according to the Bureau of the Treasury.
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BIR extends tax document submission and payment deadlines until July 31 for storm-affected regions

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) extended tax-related document submission and payment deadlines for areas affected by tropical storms Crising, Dante, typhoon Emong, and the southwest monsoon until July 31, 2025.
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DigiPlus supports tighter online gaming rules for player protection

As lawmakers push for tighter controls on online gaming, industry players like DigiPlus Interactive Corp. support updated rules that protect users while keeping the sector accountable.
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BIR exceeds PHP1.5T revenue target for H1 2025

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) exceeded its PHP1.5 trillion revenue collection target for the first half of 2025, marking a significant increase from the same period last year.
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Recto studies stricter online gambling rules, higher taxes

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto is studying stricter regulations for online gambling, including higher taxes and additional measures to protect public welfare.
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DOJ files PHP73M tax evasion charges against Buenviaje Builders, Synergy Sales

On Friday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed 18 criminal charges with the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) against Buenviaje Builders, Inc. and Synergy Sales International Corporation for tax evasion.
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BIR files PHP793M tax evasion cases against illicit cigarette ops, wins one at CA

On Monday, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) announced that it had filed tax evasion cases against two large-scale illicit cigarette operations for PHP793 million in unpaid taxes and obtained a favorable ruling from the Court of Appeals on one case involving PHP796.95 million.
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