BIR clarifies the computation of Donor’s Tax in case the heir waves/renounces his share from the specific property forming part of the estate of the decedent.

BIR publishes the Agency Accountability Timelines under Section 5.0 of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) Memorandum Circular No. 2021-1 titled “Guidelines on the Grant of the Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 under Executive Order No. 80, s. 2012” and published under RMC No. 85-2021.

As instructed by the Department of Finance (DOF), the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is currently exploring methods to properly tax activities under the digital economy and enhance revenue collections by closing tax leakages.

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) releases Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 10-2020, pursuant to section 4(z) of the Republic Act No. 11469, otherwise known as “Bayanihan to Heal as One Act”, amending Section 2 of the RR No. 7-2020 further extending the deadlines for submission, filing, and payment of significant documents and/or taxes due to prolonged implementation of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) until April 30, 2020.

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) released Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 60-2020 emphasizing the required compliance of businesses transacting through digital means. The circular highlights the obligations of online businesses, under the provisions of Section 236 of the Tax Code, to secure registration and tax compliance with BIR.

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) releases Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 36-2020, pursuant to Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 8-2020 and RMC No. 35-2020, clarifying the exemption from Documentary Stamp Tax (DST) as a relief for payers of qualified loans.

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) prescribes the guidelines and procedures on Digital/Online Learning in the BIR.

BIR creates the Alphanumeric Tax Code (ATC) for Excise Taxes on Exports of Sweetened Beverages Products paid through Payment Form – BIR Form No. 0605.

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) released Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 97-2020 establishing a standard policy/guidelines on the use of BIR Form No. 0605. The said form shall now be authorized for use on certain transactions only to avoid challenges in monitoring and reconciling the record of taxpayers.

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) will amend Revenue Regulation (RR) No. 5-2017, granting Persons With Disabilities (PWD) a discount for select products that may fall under necessities and prime commodities starting in September 2019.

BIR further amends pertinent provisions of RR Nos. 2-2006 and 11-2013, as amended by RR No. 2-2015, more particularly on the manner of submission of copies of BIR Form Nos. 2307 and 2316.

BIR suspends the running of the statute of limitations on assessment and collection of taxes pursuant to Section 223 of the NIRC of 1997, as amended, due to the declaration of ECQ and MECQ in the National Capital Region and other areas of the country.

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) released a tax advisory, issued on March 30, clarifying the amount of tax payments relative to the eFPS facility — a BIR online system for computation of penalties. 

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) allows manufacturers and importers of COVID-19 essentials to enjoy fiscal incentives during the COVID-19 pandemic.

BIR teams up with DBP and MyEG for the implementation of an enhanced online tax payment service in the Philippines.