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Bureau of Internal Revenue

BIR

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is under scrutiny in the Philippines due to allegations of corruption, tax evasion, and misuse of Letters of Authority (LOAs), prompting investigations and reforms. Recent actions include suspending field audits, filing tax evasion cases against contractors, and addressing claims of tax collections being misappropriated by BIR personnel. The agency is also working to restore public trust and improve transparency in its operations.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Mon, December 1, 2025 at 8:08 PM

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Mon, December 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM

BOC may destroy unsold luxury vehicles if not sold by Dec 5

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) may destroy luxury vehicles belonging to contractors Curlee and Sarah Discaya if they remain unsold in the upcoming December 5 auction.

Thu, November 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM

BIR to probe Centerways Construction president over P30M donation to Chiz Escudero

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) will investigate the tax returns of Lawrence Lubiano, president of Centerways Construction and Development Inc., following his P30 million donation to Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero's 2022 senatorial campaign.

Thu, November 27, 2025 at 10:25 AM

BIR files P13.8M tax evasion raps vs 2 Bulacan contractors

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has filed tax evasion complaints with the Department of Justice against two Bulacan-based contractors, SYMS Construction Trading and IM Construction Corporation.

Wed, November 26, 2025 at 7:34 PM

House committee OKs bill extending estate tax amnesty to 2028

The House Ways and Means Committee approved an unnumbered substitute bill consolidating five measures to extend the estate tax amnesty until December 31, 2028.

Wed, November 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM

Govt records P11.2 billion budget surplus in October

The national government recorded an P11.2 billion budget surplus in October, a 76 percent increase from the previous year, attributed to subdued spending and slow revenue growth.

Wed, November 26, 2025 at 12:48 PM

Palace orders probe on alleged 70% tax misuse by BIR personnel

Malacañang is ordering an investigation into claims that approximately 70 percent of taxes collected through Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Letters of Authority (LOA) are pocketed by some BIR personnel.

Tue, November 25, 2025 at 3:29 PM

BIR officials allegedly pocketed 70% of tax collections via LOAs

Senator JV Ejercito revealed that some Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) officials allegedly pocketed 70 percent of collections made through Letters of Authority (LOA), with only 30 percent remitted to the government.

Mon, November 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM

BIR suspends field audits amid complaints and probe

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has ordered the immediate suspension of all field audits and related operations, including the issuance of Letters of Authority (LOAs) and Mission Orders (MOs), following complaints from businessmen and taxpayers.

Mon, November 24, 2025 at 1:29 PM

Tulfo seeks probe on alleged BIR corruption using LOAs

Senator Erwin Tulfo has filed Senate Resolution 180, calling for a Senate Blue Ribbon Committee investigation into alleged corruption within the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) involving the misuse of Letters of Authority (LOAs).

Wed, November 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Business groups welcome new Cabinet appointments, see boost in investor confidence

Business groups and investment promotion agencies have welcomed President Marcos' new Cabinet appointments, expressing optimism that these changes will bolster investor confidence.