BIR enables digital access to TIN IDs through the eGovPH mobile app

Tax Notes

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) continues to strengthen the government’s digitalisation initiatives by expanding access to the Digital Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) ID through the eGovPH mobile application, following the issuance of Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 34 2026 on 28 April 2026.

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Temporary Suspension of Excise Taxes on LPG and Kerosene under RR No. 3 2026

Tax Notes

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) issued Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 3 2026 to implement Executive Order (EO) No. 114, series of 2026, which shall temporarily suspend the imposition of excise taxes on specific petroleum products pursuant to Section 148 of the Tax Code, as amended.

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RMC No. 30‑2026: Deadline for the filing of 2025 Annual Income Tax Returns and payment of the corresponding tax due thereon extended until 15 May 2026

Tax Notes

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 30‑2026 on 14 April 2026, extending the deadline for the filing of the 2025 Annual Income Tax Returns (AITRs), the payment of the corresponding income taxes due thereon, and the submission of required attachments from 15 April 2026 to 15 May 2026.

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RMC No. 24‑2026: Clarifying the tax treatment of cross‑border services

Tax Notes

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 24‑2026 to clarify the proper application of RMC Nos. 5‑2024 and 38‑2024 on the tax treatment of cross‑border services.

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Guidelines on VAT Exemption for Indigenous Natural Gas under RR No. 2 2026

Tax Notes

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) issued Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 22026, to implement the value-added tax (VAT) exemption granted under Republic Act (RA) No. 12120, otherwise known as the Philippine Natural Gas Industry Development Act. RR No. 2-2026, to promote the development and utilization of indigenous natural gas in the Philippines.

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SEC MC No. 9-2026: Guidelines on the Filing of AFS and GIS

Tax Notes

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released Memorandum Circular No. 9‑2026 on 13 February 2026, outlining updated rules for the filing of annual financial statements (AFS) and the general information sheet (GIS).

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