An eCAR is a document issued by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), confirming tax payments related to property transfers. Previously, under RR No. 3-2019, eCARs were valid for five years from the date of issuance. Beyond the prescribed period, an eCAR is deemed permanently expired and has no force and effect. However, taxpayers may request reissuance from the BIR to replace the expired eCARs. Provided that taxpayers shall pay the related costs, which can be a financial burden.
To ease the burden of the taxpayers, the BIR issued RR No. 12-2024 amending Section 5 and 6 of RR No. 9-2019 or the 5-year validity of the eCAR and its Revalidation. Currently, the eCARs issued to taxpayers shall be valid from the date of its issuance until it is presented to the concerned Registry of Deeds. The BIR also amended the revalidation criteria wherein only CARs issued outside of the BIR’s eCAR System are allowed for revalidation.
This Revenue Regulation took effect on July 5, 2024, fifteen (15) days after its publication.
Please be guided accordingly.
Source:
P&A Grant Thornton
Certified Public Accountants
P&A Grant Thornton is the Philippine member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd
As published in SunStar Cebu, dated 11 July 2024
