Bureau of Internal Revenue

Also known as BIR

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) reported a 22.5% rise in annual income tax returns this year, attributing it to its digitalization efforts and early awareness campaigns. The BIR is confident in meeting its PHP3.23 trillion collection target for 2025 despite economic challenges by intensifying enforcement against non-compliant businesses and illicit trade. Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. emphasized the importance of vape industry compliance, with a targeted excise tax collection of PHP343.10 billion for 2025.

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Last updated at April 25, 2025.

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BIR reports 22.5% rise in tax filings, no extension

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) reported a 22.5 percent increase in annual income tax return filings this year, attributed to its early tax awareness campaign and digitalization efforts.
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DOF simplifies tax incentives for ed and skills dev

The Department of Finance has released Revenue Regulations No. 13-2025 to simplify tax incentives for private entities investing in education and human capital development.
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SM Supermalls hosts nationwide job fairs with JobStreet on Labor Day

SM Supermalls celebrates Labor Day by reaffirming its commitment to supporting Filipino job seekers through strategic partnerships and nationwide job fairs.
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Gatchalian calls for penalties against officials mishandling cigarette smuggling cases

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian called for administrative penalties against government officials involved in dismissing cigarette smuggling cases due to technicalities.
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BIR eyes PHP3.23T collection target for 2025, Q1 exceeds expectations

Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. expressed confidence in reaching the PHP3.23-trillion collection target for this year, with preliminary first-quarter collections exceeding expectations.
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Cigarette, liquor sales drop due to inflation

Sales of cigarettes and liquor in sari-sari stores decreased last year due to inflation reducing consumers' purchasing power.
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BIR intensifies digital tax services for April 15 deadline

As the April 15 income tax filing deadline approaches, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has intensified its digital services and extended banking hours to simplify the process for taxpayers.
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BIR updates VAT-exempt medicines list, adds eight drugs

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has released an updated list of value-added tax (VAT)-exempt medicines, including those for diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and mental illness.
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DOJ files 4 tax evasion cases against Ever Bilena officials

The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed tax evasion cases against officials of local cosmetics manufacturer Ever Bilena Cosmetics Inc.
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Gatchalian raises concern over low tobacco smuggling conviction rate

Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian expressed concern over the low conviction rate for tobacco smuggling cases by the Bureau of Customs (BOC), noting only two out of 1,295 seizures since 2018 have resulted in convictions.
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