BIR extends tax deadlines in areas affected by ‘habagat’, storms

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) extended the deadlines for filing tax returns, paying taxes, and submitting required documents in areas affected by tropical cyclones Crising, Dante, and Emong, coupled with the enhanced southwest monsoon or “habagat.”

In a statement Friday, July 25, the BIR said the relief applies to taxpayers in Metro Manila and the provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Abra, Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga, Mountain Province, and Cagayan, which were recently affected by the weather systems.

“We understand the challenges that come with severe weather conditions. Part of our drive for Excellent Taxpayer Service is listening and adjusting to the realities faced by taxpayers. Stay safe, prioritize your families and loved ones. The BIR will be moving the deadline to July 31,” Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. said.

The extension also applies to taxpayers in Cagayan, Nueva Vizcaya, Batan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, Zambales, Marinduque, Oriental and Occidental Mindoro, Palawan, Romblon, Albay, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate, Sorsogon, Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo, and Negros Occidental.

To ease the burden caused by recent weather conditions, all taxpayers and BIR personnel under affected Revenue District Offices and Authorized Agent Banks are given extended time to comply with their tax obligations, the BIR said.,

Should the new deadline fall on a holiday or non-working day, the next working day will be considered the due date.PNA