BIR Urges Taxpayers: Submit and Pay 2024 ITR by April 15
On Friday, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) urged taxpayers to settle their dues when submitting their 2024 Income Tax Returns (ITR) by the deadline of April 15, 2025, to evade any fines.
In an official announcement, BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. urged taxpayers to submit their yearly Income Tax Returns through electronic means via the agency’s digital platforms—the Electronic BIR Forms (eBIRForms) or the Electronic Filing and Payment System (eFPS).
Lumagui stated that those who do not have internet access can utilize the eLounge facilities at the Revenue District Offices (RDOs). There, they will receive assistance with electronically filing their 2024 annual ITR.
The BIR National Office plans to set up an e-filing hub or Tax Assistance Center at the BIR National Training Center (NTC) Auditorium to serve all taxpayers.
It will be available from March 24 to April 15, 2025—skipping Sundays and holidays—from 8 AM to 5 PM.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is dedicated to simplifying the process of tax submission and payments by guaranteeing that both our online filing center and the digital lounges at Regional District Offices (RDOs) are accessible to support taxpayers throughout each stage. We strongly advise submitting your yearly Individual Tax Return (ITR) promptly along with the complete Income Tax owed on the same date via the BIR’s digital tools and multiple payment options such as Authorized Agent Banks, Revenue Collection Officers (RCOs), and several electronic systems including MAYA, GCash, MYEG, among others. This will ensure a seamless and stress-free procedure,” stated Lumagui.
To assist the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) during the tax-filing period, designated agent banks will be available on two Saturdays next month—specifically April 5 and April 12, 2025. Additionally, bank operating hours will be extended until 5 p.m. from April 1 through April 15, 2025, for accepting tax payments.
“Our objective is to simplify tax compliance and eliminate hassles for our taxpayers. We will keep improving our services and put in additional effort to reach this aim,” Lumagui stated.
— VDV, GMA Network News
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