The BIR’s Ease of Closing Business in the Philippines
Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 47-2026 was issued by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to simplify and ease the process for closing a business or cancelling a taxpayer’s business registration with the BIR. It applies to businesses that have permanently stopped operations or have otherwise become subject to closure or cancellation of registration. This […]
Understanding BIR’s New Cost-to-Collect Threshold under RMO 11-2026
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has increased the cost to collect threshold for Accounts Receivable and Delinquent Accounts (AR/DA) from ₱20,000 to ₱80,000 under Revenue Memorandum Order (RMO) No. 011-2026, issued on May 12, 2026. The order takes effect immediately and applies to all internal revenue officers and concerned personnel involved in collection enforcement. […]
A Risk You Need to Know: Why DST Deserves Attention
Documentary Stamp Tax (DST) is one of the most frequently overlooked areas in Philippine tax compliance. While often treated as a mere mechanical tax on documents, DST in reality attaches to transactions, privileges, and instruments that evidence the transfer of rights or the creation of obligations. Because of this, DST exposure often arises unintentionally in […]
Save Time with BIR e-Filings for Micro & Small Taxpayers
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 37-2026, dated April 27, 2026, amending RMC No. 20-2026. This update introduces the electronic filing of BIR Form No. 1701-MS (Annual Income Tax Return for Individuals Classified as Micro and Small Taxpayers) through the Offline eBIRForms Package version 7.9.6. This development is […]
“Mekeni, Tuki Ka”: What You Need to Know from Toastmasters Philippines DisCon 2026
Imagine this: two people are chatting, then suddenly, one pulls out his phone—not to reply to a message or take a call, but to ask ChatGPT something that only requires basic human connection or social intuition. It’s not rocket science, just simple, everyday question. It was in this frame of mind that I chose to […]
What You Need To Know About The BIR Registration Seal Badge
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 38-2026, introducing new compliance requirements for businesses with an online presence. This advisory outlines the key provisions and implications for taxpayers engaged in e-commerce, digital services, and online content creation. Key Highlights of RMC No. 38-2026 Mandatory Posting of Proof of Registration […]
Taimur Haider, ACCA
Audit Manager
Imy Eulin, CPA
Tax Advisor
The Law in Numbers: Quantifying the Impact of Increased De Minimis Benefits
In the Philippines, the true measure of wealth lies not in gross income but in disposable income—the amount left after taxes and mandatory contributions. As one maxim reminds us, “A penny saved is worth two pennies earned, after taxes.” For compensation-income earners, statutory deductions such as withholding tax on compensation (WTC), Social Security System (SSS), […]
RMC No. 030-2026: Extension of Deadline for Filing of 2025 Annual Income Tax Returns
Filing for Income Tax Returns Is Extended Pursuant to Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 030-2026, the Bureau of Internal Revenue has extended the deadline for the filing of the 2025 Annual Income Tax Returns (AITR), payment of the corresponding taxes due, and submission of required attachments from 15 April 2026 to 15 May 2026, without […]
