Bureau of Internal Revenue Issuances
REVENUE MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR
RMC No. 30-2026
April 14, 2026
Extension of the deadline for the Filing of 2025 Annual Income Tax Returns and Payment of the Corresponding Taxes Due Thereon Including Submission of Required Attachments
RMC No. 33- 2026
April 27, 2026
Provides clarification on the filing and payment of Estate Tax under the Estate Tax Amnesty
RMC No. 34-2026
April 28, 2026
Availability of the BIR Digital TIN ID through the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) eGovPH Mobile App
RMC No. 34-2026
April 28, 2026
Availability of the BIR Digital TIN ID through the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) eGovPH Mobile App
REVENUE MEMORANDUM ORDER
RMC No. 35-2026
April 28, 2026
Clarifying the Deadline of Filing of Request for Reconsideration of the Full or Partial Denial of the Claim for VAT/Excise Tax Refund Within the National Office Pursuant to Revenue Regulations No. 8-2025 and Request for Reconsideration of the Final Decision on Disputed Assessment Pursuant to Revenue Regulations No. 12-99, as Amended, in Light of Memorandum Circular No. 114 Dated March 6, 2026
RMC No. 36-2026
April 28, 2026
Availability of Offline Electronic Bureau of Internal Revenue Forms (eBIRForms) Package Version 7.9.6.0
RMC No. 37-2026
April 28, 2026
Amending Pertinent Provisions of Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 20-2026 to Include Electronic Filing of BIR Form No. 1701-MS Through the BIR Offline eBIRForms Package 7.9.6
RMC No. 38-2026
April 28, 2026
Prescribing the Issuance and Posting of the BIR Registration Seal Badge on Online Websites, E-Commerce or E-Marketplace Seller/Merchant’s Page and Other Platforms, and Announcing the Availability of QR Code in the BIR Certificate of Registration
REVENUE DELEGATION AUTHORITY ORDERS
RDAO No. 22-2026
April 28, 2026
Designates the OIC-Head Revenue Executive Assistant of the Large Taxpayer Service (LTS)-Programs and Compliance Group as Officer-In-Charge of the LTS in view of the approved leave of LTS’ OIC-Assistant Commissioner
RDAO No. 23-2026
April 29, 2026
Designates the OIC-Chief of the Legal Division of Revenue Region (RR) No. 7A — Quezon City to perform the power and duties of Assistant Regional Director on all matters, except for the documents specified in the Order in view of the approved leave of RR No. 7A’s OIC-Asst. Revenue Director
Other Government Regulatory news
NOTICE
April 14, 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), through a Notice dated April 14, 2026, has officially extended the deadlines for the submission of AFS and other required reports. This extension aligns with the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) issuance of Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 30-2026, which moved the deadline for filing the 2025 Annual Income Tax Returns (AITR) to May 15, 2026.
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COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2026 –07
April 23, 2026
The Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), pursuant to Executive Order No. 110, s. 2026 declaring a State of National Emergency, has approved the extension of the deadline for the submission of required reports for Calendar Year 2026 covering Fiscal Year 2025 operations until May 31, 2026, without penalty. The CDA also clarified that Certificates of Compliance (COC) expiring on April 30, 2026 shall remain valid until the extended deadline. The memorandum circular takes effect immediately upon publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
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https://cda.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MC-2026-07-ONAR.pdf
PHILIPPINE ECONOMIC ZONE AUTHORITY
MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2026- 027
April 20, 2026
The Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) has issued Advisory No. 007-2026 extending the deadlines for submitting the Annual Tax Incentives Report (ATIR) and Annual Benefits Report (ABR) for Taxable Year 2025. For registered business enterprises (RBEs) using a calendar-year accounting period, the deadline for filing both ATIR and ABR is moved from May 15, 2026 to June 15, 2026. RBEs following a fiscal-year accounting period are likewise given until June 15, 2026 to submit the Employment and Compensation Data under the ABR. The extension aligns with the adjusted income tax return filing deadline following the declaration of a national energy emergency.
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https://www.peza.gov.ph/sites/default/files/memorandum_circular_no._2026-027.pdf
Tax And Business Related News
BIR WEEKENDERS BRIEFS
Volume No. 17, Issue No. 17 Week Ending May 1, 2026 – BIR Website
On April 24, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), through Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 34-2026, announces the availability of the BIR Digital TIN ID via the eGovPH mobile app. The project was made possible in collaboration with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). Both Online Registration and Update System generated and DICT eGovPH App-accessed BIR Digital TIN IDs are recognized as valid government-issued identification, subject to applicable authentication and verification processes.
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https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/BIR/pdf/v17n17.pdf
DOE: PH fuel supply adequate; rollback for diesel, kerosene set
Philippine News Agency / Anna Leah Gonzalez / April 27, 2026 – Manila
The Department of Energy (DOE) on Monday said the country still has sufficient fuel supply. In an online briefing, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said that as of April 24, the country has an average of 54 days’ worth of fuel supply.
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https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1273793
Meralco clarifies electricity bill charges
Philippine News Agency / Anna Leah Gonzalez / April 27, 2026 – Manila
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) on Monday clarified its bill charges, noting that all items were approved before implementation. Meralco issued the statement to address confusion and counterclaims circulating on social media about electricity bill charges.
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https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1273800
Rice tariff cuts, fake PWD crackdown seen to help ease inflation
Philippine News Agency / Anna Leah Gonzalez / April 28, 2026 – Manila
Cutting rice import tariffs and cracking down on fake person with disability (PWDs) discounts could help ease inflationary pressures from the Middle East conflict, an economist from global financial institution HSBC said Tuesday.
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https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1273898
Peso weakens; PSEi closes in the red
Philippine News Agency / Joann Villanueva / April 28, 2026 – Manila
The Philippine peso weakened against the US dollar on Tuesday, while the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) closed in negative territory.
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https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1273914
BIR: No deadline for amnesty seekers to submit proof of estate settlement
Business World / April 28, 2026
THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said heirs filing for the estate tax amnesty face no deadline to submit proof of estate settlement.In Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 33-2026 issued on Monday, the BIR clarified that the proof of settlement of estate is nevertheless required to process and issue an electronic certificate authorizing registration (eCAR).
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https://www.bworldonline.com/economy/2026/04/28/746154/bir-no-deadline-for-amnesty-seekers-to-submit-proof-of-estate-settlement/
BIR : Tax non-compliance rising among online sellers
The Philippine Star / Aubrey Rose Inosante / April 28, 2026 – Manila Philippines
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) are exploring advanced technology such as data and blockchain analytics to tighten tax compliance among online sellers.
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https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/04/28/2524004/bir-tax-non-compliance-rising-among-online-sellers
BSP seen to hike policy rate to 6%
Inquirer. Net / Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral / April 29, 2026 – Manila
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas may raise its policy interest rate to 6 percent if the war in the Middle East extends beyond May, according to HSBC, which warned of a “second wave” of inflation driven by higher food prices.
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https://business.inquirer.net/587698/bsp-seen-to-hike-policy-rate-to-6
As tax cuts spread globally, Filipinos hit by power bill spikes
The Philippine Star / April 29, 2026 – Manila Philippines
Filipino households are dealing with sharp increases in electricity bills this month, even as governments around the world cut energy taxes to cushion the impact of the global energy crisis.
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https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/04/29/2524456/tax-cuts-spread-globally-filipinos-hit-power-bill-spikes
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