2013 BIR Monitor

The Philippines has received a "largely compliant" rating in its implementation of international standards on Exchange of Information with the adoption of the Philippines Phase 2 Report at the 6th Meeting of the Global Forum for Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes held on November 21 to 22, 2013 in Jakarta, Indonesia.

To strengthen the culture of performance and accountability in the revenue service, the BIR Strategic Performance Management System (BIR SPMS) has been established in the Bureau through the issuance of RMO No. 26-2013 last October 1.

Starting October 1, 2013, patients should pay their doctor's professional fee directly to the hospital or clinic where they were admitted and confined.

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) celebrated its 109th Founding Anniversary on August 1 and 2, 2013 with significant and fun-filled activities.

Commissioner Kim S. Jacinto-Henares reminds candidates of the May 13, 2013 election regarding their tax obligations through the issuance of RMC No. 48-2013 last July 8.

The validity of unused/unissued principal and supplementary receipts/invoices printed prior to January 18, 2013 has been extended until August 30, 2013.

BIR announced the availability of the Accounts Receivable Monitoring System (ARMS) on May 3, 2013 in Revenue Region (RR) Nos. 5-Caloocan, 6-Manila and 7-Quezon City.

The BIR has issued several revenue issuances and Bank Bulletins containing guidelines on the filing of Income Tax returns (ITRs) this year.

BIR offices across the country campaign for the early filing of Income Tax return (ITR) and correct payment of taxes, as expressed in the Bureau's 2013 tax campaign theme, "I love the Philippines, I pay taxes correctly."

Nine (9) Revenue District Offices were conferred by the Civil Service Commission with the Citizen's Satisfaction Center Seal of Excellence Award in 2012.