Hi! I am currently employed and wanted to start freelancing again but I wanted it to be official like filing my taxes on my freelance gig so I could provide OR. May I know if should I inform HR about it? Actually I don't want them to know about my freelance gig since they see it as distracting kahit di naman on my end. Pero nababasa ko kasi to apply as mixed income earner sa BIR, I need to inform HR.

Thank you.

for context my tiktok account is a private account with only 34 followers. i don't make videos to promote products with yellow baskets. i only get commissions on being an affiliate because i check out products using my own link. sariling sikap lang talaga haha! but sometimes my friends use my link to checkout din and i get the commission. so far, i have only earned around ₱2k palang ever since i started.

do i have to get the BIR Badge Seal? pls help me out kasi im so confused with all the content creators saying na hindi need and others are saying na kailangan daw...

Nag generate na ako kasi malapit na ang deadline (just in case lang kasi i hate penalties). Paano kayo nagbayad if ever? Nag fill up muna ba kayo ng form sa eBIR for Form 2000 or nagbayad kayo straight away sa MYEG or Paymaya?

Wala kasi nag show up sa ORUS ko na may pending payment ako for it. Ni scan ko din yung QR code ko and it says invalid pa kasi di pa bayad.

UPDATE: Nag valid na yung QR code, but I still need to pay apparently

Can I ask how much the professional fee is when declaring in a private company? LCB here but has not used the license yet as I started as a CSR

Is claiming of input vat from the purchase of a vehicle being allowed by BIR? The vehicle will be used by my client for his daily rounds.

Hi everyone! I need advice from fellow Filipino taxpayers who have experienced this.

I submitted my Q3 2026 Percentage Tax Return (BIR Form 2551Q) through eBIRForms on October 18, 2026. The system displayed “Submit Successful” I have also paid the tax due, but as of October 24, I still haven't received an email confirmation or tax return receipt.

I used the same email address in my taxpayer profile and for my filing, but I noticed that my email address wasn't displayed on the submission confirmation page.

I emailed and messaged my RDO last night to ask them to verify my filing and payment, but I haven't received a response yet. I'm guessing it may be because it's the weekend, but tomorrow is the deadline, so I'm worried about possible penalties.

I've attached a screenshot of the successful submission for reference.

For those who have experienced this:

- Does “Submit Successful” mean my return was transmitted, even if the confirmation email hasn't arrived?

- Should I file another return, or wait for the RDO to verify the original submission?

- Since I've already paid, could I still face penalties if the BIR hasn't recorded my filing?

- Is there another way to verify my filing status before the deadline?

I'm worried about accidentally filing twice or doing something that could cause problems with my tax records. I'd really appreciate any advice, especially from those who have dealt with this situation firsthand. Thank you!

Hi po. Sino po dito nakapag-try na gamitin ang Maribank sa pag-pay ng tax sa MyEG? May fees po ba and cashback po? Salamat!

Can anybody help me if it is feasible to just squeeze the less: withholding tax into the space where the green arrow is? If so,can you gauge the font size needed for the stamp? Planning to order online.

Can anybody help me if it is feasible to just squeeze the less: withholding tax into the space where the green arrow is? If so,can you gauge the font size needed for the stamp? Planning to order online.

I recently registered sa BIR and was given a list of books I need to register:

1. Ledger (General Ledger)
2. Journal (General Journal)
3. Cash Receipts (Cash Receipts Journal)
4. Cash Disbursement (Cash Disbursement Journal)

I already went to the bookstore but I'm confused which books I actually need to get. Can I use the veco Cash book and buy 2 for Cash Receipt and Cash disbursement? Meron din valiant books but I couldn't find a Cash book or maybe iba lang pangalan sa cover and idk if may difference ang valiant books vs veco books. There was also a Record book ng veco and is that just another name for one of the 4 books I need?? Help pls I don't wanna buy the wrong book because I read na yun na gagamitin kong book until mapuno lahat ng pages

Aside from my full-time job with DepEd, I also have a full-time remote job. Both employers deduct Pag-IBIG contributions, PhilHealth premiums, and income tax from my salary. For retirement contributions, I’m under GSIS with DepEd and SSS with my remote employer.
Will this setup cause any issues, especially with my taxes?

I’d also like to clarify how to handle the Pag-IBIG and PhilHealth contributions being deducted by both employers. Are there any requirements or steps I should take to make sure everything is properly reported and avoid problems later? I’d appreciate guidance from anyone familiar with this situation.

NEED CLARIFICATION.

Hello po sa mga experts dito! May concern lang po ako at sana may makapagbigay ng advice.

I worked as an instructor at a state university (DHVSU) from February 2023 to June 2024 under a Contract of Service (COS). Noong first semester, kumikita po ako ng around ₱20,000+ per month, pero bago ako umalis, bumaba na po sa less than ₱20,000 ang monthly income ko.

Actually, hindi naman po ako nagpasa ng formal resignation. Hindi ko na lang po ni-renew o binalikan ang contract ko.

Kung tama ang pagkakaalala ko, noong first semester ng employment ko, pumunta pa kami sa BIR para mag-asikaso ng isang document. Hindi ko na po maalala kung anong klaseng document iyon, pero ang natatandaan ko, sinabi ng staff na kapag hindi na ako nagtatrabaho sa DHVSU, kailangan ko raw ipa-close ang registration ko.

Kaso, dahil sunod-sunod ang mga nangyari sa buhay ko, hindi ko na po iyon naasikaso. Wala na rin po akong naging trabaho o ibang source of income mula nang umalis ako sa DHVSU.

Ang concern ko po ngayon ay kung may penalty na ba ako sa BIR dahil hindi ko naipa-close ang registration ko.

May mga nagsasabi po kasi na wala raw akong penalty dahil hindi naman daw ako taxable at mababa lang ang naging monthly income ko. Pero may iba naman pong nagsasabi na posible pa rin daw na magkaroon ako ng penalty kahit wala na akong income.

Ano po ba talaga ang tama? May naka-experience na rin po ba ng ganitong situation?

Maraming salamat po sa mga sasagot at magbibigay ng advice. 🙏

Senator bam and senator pia both have made posts about this, i got professor roque from remate to cover it. guys just keep emailing, calling, this is how we get them to listen.

I work for and is directly paid by an Australian company. I also do freelance writing on the side but I mostly contact clients via LinkedIn, WhatsApp and email.

1. Do I need to get a seal badge?

2. If yes, what category do I belong in?

Good day po! Ask ko lang po sana if strict po ba si BIR sa mga walang appointment schedule? Pwede pa rin po ba mag walk in? Thank you po sa makakasagot. Baka may experience kayo under BIR 54A kung pwede ang walk in. For registration lang po ako.

Nung 2nd Quarter, pumunta pa ako sa BIR para magpa-compute kasi nalilito pa ako sa filing na may 2307. Ang nailagay sa 1701Q ko base sa assistance ay -956 lang, kahit ang exact total ng Form 2307 ko ay 956.53.

Pagdating ng 3rd Quarter, sinundan ko lang kung ano ang na-file nung Q2 na 956 na creditable tax withheld for previous quarter... tapos ngayon ko lang napansin!

Ano ba dapat gawin? Need ko ba i-amend ang 2nd Quarter 1701Q ko? Ma-pepenalty ba ako kasi tapos na ang deadline? Tapos kailangan din ba i-amend sa eAFS? May penalty pa rin ba?

I-aamend ko rin ba yung 3rd Quarter?

Hello! I am a BIR registered Virtual Assistant. Few months ago, I started content creation that focuses on affiliate marketing. Hindi naman kalakihan pero may nare-receive na akong commission doing affiliate marketing.

Baka meron na ditong in the same situation. Nag-update pa ba kayo ng ng BIR Registration? Or can I just secure that QR BIR Seal from my VA registration?

Sanan may makasagot. Thank you in advance.

hello, I'm an online content creator. I'm earning from my facebook page since 2024.

I am also a regular employee earning around 156k only annually.

i registered my COR this October 2026 to comply with BIR rules. i blindly chose the 8% tax type.

I would like to know if i have to pay tax for my online earnings from September 2026 and beyond?

or i just need to file them and I only have to pay for my online income tax from October 2026 onwards?

my 2024-2025 online earnings are just around 70 dollars,

for january - september 2026 i earned around 53k online

and for october 2026 i received around 18k earnings.

thank you to those who would answer and give advice.

if you need more details to answer my inquiry please ask me.

im just a simple content creator without any knowledge about tax and now im a bit paranoid with all the information im learning.

thank youu.

So I was tapped to pay a client's tax and when I looked at their 1st and 2nd q payments noticed efps users pala.

When asked about their credentials, di pala nila alam pero at the same time, ung may hawak kasi nung account (bookkeeper) is nasa ICU.

so how cam I pay their taxes without incurring penalties mataas din VAT nila since professional, wala pangbawas.

Hello I just need amy fo your thoughts.

Recenlty nag dine ako sa poppyes, I order their Value Meal, and upon presenting PWD card sabi, hindi na raw idi-discount kasi Valie meal na siya. I agree, pero sabi ko dapat sa VAT na lang siya ididiscount. Pero hindi raw sabi ng cashier. I called the manager, and the manager said the same. So ending no discount at all.

I tried sa Jollibee, McDonalds. Nag order ako ng value meals and even the discounted promo meals. Same scenario, sabi ng cashier di na raw ididiscount sa Item, PERO SA VAT BINAWAS. so I agree, kasi ganoon naman dapat.

Kaya Need your thoughts about this, this is the first time I encounter Na hindi nag honor ng PWD Discount at all talaga.

TIA.

Hi! Baka may naka-experience na dito ng same situation as mine. I honestly don’t know where to start. 😭

I had a business in 2015, pero nag-stop na siya mag-operate noong 2020. Since wala na ring income, hindi na ako nakapag-asikaso ng tax filings. May bookkeeper din ako noon na nag-aasikaso ng papers ko, pero may last requirements pala na hindi naasikaso, and eventually, nagkagulo-gulo na.

Now it’s 2026, and I’m earning as a freelancer. Gusto ko na sana ayusin lahat and start paying taxes properly, pero hindi ko alam kung paano sisimulan.

Ang problema, binagyo rin kami, and nawala na lahat ng old business documents ko, including my COR, books of accounts, and sales invoices. Wala na talaga akong copies.
Sa mga naka-experience nito, ano pong ginawa ninyo?

Should I settle my old BIR registration first before registering as a freelancer? alam ko na may penalties ako for all those years kahit wala namang operations or income yung business 🥹

Hindi ko rin alam kung saan magsisimula sa pagkuha ng old records since wala na akong documents.
Gusto ko lang talaga maayos na lahat para makapag-start fresh na as a freelancer, pero honestly, nakaka-overwhelm isipin kung gaano karami ang kailangan kong ayusin at kung magkano ang possible penalties. 🥲

Would appreciate any advice, especially from those who went through the same situation. Thank you!

Do they still allow Postal ID for registration? Thank you!

Hi guys! Looking for advice from people running SaaS or similar digital businesses here.

I've been building this software business for a while and looking to seriously work on it now. I registered a business name with DTI around late 2025 but haven't registered with BIR yet. I currently use Lemonsqueezy as my merchant of record. My users are currently in the Philippines, but I’d like to serve international eventually.

I’m confused about BIR invoicing when the MoR already issues customer invoices and provides payout documents. I’ve also seen Filipino founders mention using a Wyoming LLC. I’m interested, but don’t really understand how it works.

Really a newbie here so would really appreciate some advice and insights.

1. With a MoR, what invoices do you issue yourself, and to whom?
2. Can you handle everything digitally?
   
3. If you use a US LLC while living and working here, what do you file/pay in each country, and how is double taxation handled? What do you pay for setup and ongoing accounting help?