Updated Version of the Alphalist Data Entry and Validation Module (Version 7.2)

Recently, the bureau has issued a Tax Advisory with regards of the updated version of the Alphalist Data Entry and Validation Module (Version 7.2) which is available for use for the update the Monthly Alphalist of Payees (MAP); Quarterly Alphalist of Payees (QAP); Summary Alpahlist of Withholding Taxes (SAWT) and Annual Information Return of Income Taxes Withheld On Compensation and Final Withholding Taxes (1604 C); Annual Information Return of Creditable Income Taxes Withheld (EXPANDED)/ Income Payments Exempt From Withholding Tax (1604 E) and Annual Information Return of Income Taxes Withhold On Compensation and Final Withholding Taxes (1604 F).

Please refer https://www.bir.gov.ph/images/bir_files/internal_communications_1/Advisory/2024/TAX%20ADVISORY-%20ALPHALIST%20DATA%20ENTRY%20AND%20VALIDATION%20MODULE%20VERSION%207.2.pdf of the Tax Advisory.

Availability of BIR Form Nos. 1700 and 2000 in the eFPS

The bureau has issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 18-2024 to inform the taxpayers of the availability of BIR Form Nos. 1700 and 2000 in the Electronic Filing and Payment System (eFPS) as follows:

1. BIR Form No. 1700 (Annual Income Tax Return for Individuals Earning Purely Compensation Income (Including Non-Business/Non-Profession Related Income) - Due on or before April 15 of each year covering income for the preceding taxable year.

2. BIR Form No. 2000 (Monthly Documentary Stamp Tax Declaration/Return) - Due within five (5) days after the close of the month when the taxable document was made, signed, issued, accepted or transferred (or when reloading a metering machine becomes necessary or upon remittance by avenue collection agents of collection from the sale of loose stamps.

Please refer: https://www.bir.gov.ph/images/bir_files/internal_communications_2/RMCs/2024%20RMCs/RMC%20No.%2018-2024.pdf of the full text of RMC No. 18-2024.

New Selling Price Threshold of the Sale of House and Lot, and Other Residential Dwellings for VAT Exemption Purposes

As per Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 1-2024 dated January 10, 2024, the Selling Price Threshold of the Sale of House and Lot, and Other Residential Dwellings is adjusted to Three Million One Hundred Ninety-Nine Thousand Two Hundred (Php3,199,200.00) Pesos for Value-Added Tax (VAT) Exemption Purposes.

Please refer the https://www.bir.gov.ph/images/bir_files/internal_communications_1/Full%20Text%20RR%202024/RR%20No.%201-2024.pdf of the full text of RR No. 1-2024.

New Offline eBIRForms Package v7.9.4.2

The bureau has updated the version of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Offline eBIRForms Package from v7.9.4.1 to v7.9.4.2 as part of ease of filing of the BIR returns and payment of taxes of an ease of doing business of the taxpayers in the community.  

To new Offline eBIRForms Package v7.9.4.2 is available for down load at BIR Website (www.bir.gov.ph)

BIR Annual Registration Fee (ARF) is no longer required Effective January 22, 2024

As part of ease of doing business in the community, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued an advisory on January 8, 2024 that the Business Taxpayers is no longer required to pay the Annual Registration Fee (ARF) of Five Hundred Pesos (PHP500.00) effective January 22, 2024 in compliance with Republic Act No. 11976, the "Ease of Paying Taxes Act." With this, business taxpayers are exempt from filing BIR Form No. 0605 and paying the Five Hundred Pesos (PHP500.00) ARF on or before January 31 every year or annually.

Besides, Business taxpayers with existing BIR Certificate of Registration (COR) that includes Registration Fee will retain its validity. These taxpayers may choose to update / replace their COR at the BIR Revenue District Office where they are registered on or before December 31, 2024, by surrendering their old COR.

 Please refer   https://www.bir.gov.ph/images/bir_files/internal_communications_1/2024/Advisories/Advisory_ARF.pdf of the full text of the Advisory from BIR.