Bureau of Internal Revenue Issuances
REVENUE MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR
RMC No. 99-2026
September 24, 2026
Reiteration of the Requirement to Post Proof of BIR Registration Under Revenue Regulations Nos. 7-2024 and 15-2024 and Extension of the Period for Compliance with the Display of the BIR Registration Seal Badge
RMC No. 98-2026
September 22, 2026
Prescribing Policies and Guidelines on the Issuance of Electronic Invoice under Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 8-2022 and RR No. 11-2025, as Amended by RR No. 26-2025
REVENUE DELEGATION AUTHORITY ORDER
RDAO No. 59-2026
September 24, 2026
Designates the Assistant Commissioner of the Legal Service as Officer-In-Charge in view of the approved leave of Legal Service’s Deputy Commissioner from September 21 to 25, 2026
RDAO No. 60-2026
September 24, 2026
Authorizes the OIC-Asst. Regional Director of Revenue Region No. 12-Negros Island Region to sign documents specified in the Order in view of the approved leave of RR 12’s Regional Director from October 18 to 23, 2026
Tax Advisory
Public Advisory:
Please be advised that, as of September 14, 2026, the BIR has not accredited, authorized, certified, recognized, or endorsed any entity as an official BIR e-Invoicing Service Provider (ESP), partner, representative, or solution provider of electronic invoicing and sales reporting system.
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https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/BIR/pdf/EIS Public Advisory Sep 2026 – redacted.pdf
Public Advisory:
The Registered Business Enterprises Taxpayer Service (RBETS) will be temporarily relocated due to the ongoing renovation of the NTC Auditorium.
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https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/BIR/pdf/Advisory on RBETS Relocation.pdf
BIR sets electronic invoicing rules ahead of December 31 compliance deadline.
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https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/BIR/pdf/PR101SEP2326.pdf
Tax And Business Related News
BIR WEEKENDER BRIEFS
Volume No. 17 Issue No 38 Week ending September 25, 2026
Coro de Rentas Internas Shines at CSC Himig Lingkod Bayani Grand Finals – Coro de Rentas Internas (CRI), representing the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the National Capital Region (NCR), delivered a commanding performance that captivated both the audience and the panel of judges at the Civil Service Commission’s Himig Lingkod Bayani: 2026 Government Choral Competition Grand Finals.
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https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/BIR/pdf/v17n38%20web.pdf
BIR releases ₱23.67 billion in tax refunds from January to September, nearly double last year’s level
BIR Website / September 25, 2026
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), under Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza, released P23.67 billion in tax refunds from January to September 2026, compared with P12.42 billion during the same period last year, as the Bureau accelerated the release of approved refunds to taxpayers and businesses.
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https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/BIR/pdf/PR103SEP2526.pdf
BIR pilots digital document tracking system to strengthen accountability, traceability
BIR Website / September 24, 2026
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), under Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza, is piloting the Document Tracking and Management System (DTMS) to improve the tracking, handling, and accountability of official documents across BIR offices.
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https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/BIR/pdf/PR102SEP2426.pdf
BIR Micro Taxpayer Abatement Program draws 6,234 applications in first two months
BIR Website / September 22, 2026
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), under Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza, reported 6,234 applications under its one-time Abatement Program for Micro Taxpayers in the first two months of implementation.
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https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/BIR/pdf/PR100SEP2226.pdf
MORE Power welcomes VAT removal from system loss
Philippine News Agency / Perla Lena / September 21, 2026 -ILOILO CITY
The top executive of More Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) here welcomed the removal of value-added tax (VAT) on system loss, seeing it as a positive development amid the country’s power crisis.
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https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1284509
BIR sets electronic invoicing rules to boost digital tax system
Philippine News Agency / Anna Leah Gonzales / September 23, 2026
In a statement on Wednesday, the BIR said the Revenue Memorandum Circular issued on Sept. 22 covers small, medium, and large taxpayers engaged in e-commerce or internet transactions; taxpayers under the Large Taxpayers Service; large taxpayers under the Ease of Paying Taxes framework; and taxpayers using a computerized accounting system and computerized book of accounts with accounting records and other invoicing software.
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https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1284690
Marcos to decide swiftly on DBCC proposal on oil excise tax
Philippine News Agency / Darryl John Esguerra / September 23, 2026
Under Republic Act No. 12316, the President may, upon the recommendation of the DBCC and in coordination with the Energy Secretary, suspend or reduce excise taxes on specified petroleum products when the one-month average Dubai crude price reaches or exceeds USD80 per barrel. The relief may be granted for up to three months per instance.
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https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1284685
PBBM open to real property tax suspension – Palace
Philippine News Agency / Ruth Abbey Gita-carlos / September 23, 2026 – MANILA
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is open to suspending increases in real property valuations amid concerns that higher assessments could add to the financial burden of property owners, Malacañang said Wednesday.
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https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1284679
BIR orders e-commerce, large taxpayers to switch to electronic invoices
Manila Bulletin / Jun Ramirez / September 23, 2026
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) issued official implementing guidelines for its mandatory electronic invoicing system, setting a firm Dec. 31 compliance deadline for broad segments of the business sector.
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https://mb.com.ph/2026/09/23/bir-orders-e-commerce-large-taxpayers-to-switch-to-electronic-invoices
Mendoza: BIR reforms to put an end to audit-related abuses
Manila Bulletin / Hannah L. Torregoza/ September 23, 2026
Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Charlie Mendoza assured that the agency is implementing reforms that would put an end to abuses related to the issuance of Letters of Authority (LOA) and other related anomalies.
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https://mb.com.ph/2026/09/23/mendoza-bir-reforms-to-put-an-end-to-audit-related-abuses
BIR rolls out document tracking system
Philippine News Agency / Anna Leah Gonzales / September 24, 2026 – MANILA
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has implemented a new system to improve the tracking, handling and accountability of documents across its offices. The system provides information on a document’s status, physical location and chain of custody. It also assigns each document a system-generated Document Control Number (DCN) for reference and monitoring as it moves between BIR offices.
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https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1284735
Higher excise taxes sought on luxury motor vehicles
Philippine News Agency / Jose Cielito Reganit / September 24, 2026
House Bill No. 11465, filed Wednesday, proposes to change Sections 149 and 150 of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as amended, to strengthen the tax framework on luxury and other non-essential consumption.
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https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1284761
BIR tax refunds up in January to September
Philippine News Agency / Anna Leah Gonzales / September 25, 2026 – MANILA
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) recorded higher tax refunds in January to September this year.
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https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1284820
BIR pilots digital tracker for tax documents
Inquirer.Net / Nyah Genelle C. De Leon / September 24, 2025 – MANILA, Philippines
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is piloting a new digital system to track official documents from receipt to release, covering tax case files, verification requests and other confidential records.The online facility will implement the Document Tracking and Management System (DTMS) under Revenue Memorandum Order No. 21-2026.
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https://business.inquirer.net/612665/bir-pilots-digital-tracker-for-tax-documents
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