BIR Clarifies Scope of Audit Suspension Nationwide
Tax Notes BIR Clarifies Scope of Audit Suspension Nationwide
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has released Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 109-2025 to clarify the scope of the audit suspension announced under RMC No. 107-2025, which took effect on November 24, 2025. This suspension halts all field audits and related operations nationwide until further notice.
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Updated Checklist of Documentary Requirements for BIR Registration-Related Frontline Services
Tax Notes Updated Checklist of Documentary Requirements for BIR Registration-Related Frontline Services
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued updated guidelines prescribing a revised checklist of documentary requirements for registration-related frontline services through Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 74-2025. This initiative is aligned with the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018, aiming to streamline processes and minimise delays in taxpayer transactions. The BIR emphasised that only applications with complete documentation will be processed, while incomplete or deficient submissions will not be entertained.
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How to File Final Withholding Tax on Interest Pending BIR Form No. 1602Q Update
Tax Notes How to File Final Withholding Tax on Interest Pending BIR Form No. 1602Q Update
The Bureau of Internal Revenue issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 92-2025 on 22 October 2025, to provide a workaround procedure for accomplishing the Quarterly Remittance Return of Final Income Taxes Withheld on Interest Paid on Deposits and Yield on Deposit Substitutes/Trusts/Etc. (BIR Form No. 1602Q), following the implementation of Republic Act No. 12214, also known as the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA).
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Suspension of all Audit and Other Field Operations of the Bureau of Internal Revenue Until Lifted by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Tax Notes Suspension of all Audit and Other Field Operations of the Bureau of Internal Revenue Until Lifted by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 107-2025, dated November 24, 2025, ordering the suspension of all ongoing field audits and related operations until further notice from the Commissioner.
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BIR Clarifies Documentary Requirements for Business Registration
Tax Notes BIR Clarifies Documentary Requirements for Business Registration
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) 91-2025 last October 8, 2025, as an amendment to the documentary requirements under RMC 74-2025.
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BIR Grants Tax Relief to Typhoon-Affected Areas: Deadlines Extended to 28 November
Tax Notes BIR Grants Tax Relief to Typhoon-Affected Areas: Deadlines Extended to 28 November
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has extended deadlines for all tax filings, payments, and document submissions in regions affected by Super Typhoon “Tino” and Super Typhoon “Uwan.” All deadlines falling within November 2025 are moved to 28 November 2025.
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