The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is the primary tax collection agency in the Philippines. It is responsible for collecting taxes and ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations. As part of its mandate, the BIR requires individuals, businesses, and organizations to fill out and submit various forms related to their tax obligations. These forms cover a wide range of tax-related activities, including income tax returns, remittance returns, registration, and certificates.
In this conversation, we have compiled a list of 30 popular BIR forms that individuals and businesses may encounter in their tax-related activities. We have sorted the list by numbers and provided a brief description of each form to help you understand its purpose and the information required to fill it out.
- BIR Form 0605 - Payment Form
- BIR Form 1600 - Monthly Remittance Return of Final Income Taxes Withheld
- BIR Form 1601C - Monthly Remittance Return of Income Taxes Withheld on Compensation
- BIR Form 1606 - Withholding Tax Remittance Return for Onerous Transfer of Real Property Other Than Capital Asset
- BIR Form 1700 - Annual Income Tax Return for Individuals Earning Purely Compensation Income
- BIR Form 1701 - Annual Income Tax Return for Self-Employed Individuals, Estates and Trusts
- BIR Form 1701A - Annual Income Tax Return for Individuals Earning Business and Practice of Profession Income
- BIR Form 1702 - Annual Income Tax Return for Corporations and Partnerships
- BIR Form 1702Q - Quarterly Income Tax Return for Corporations, Partnerships and Other Non-Individual Taxpayers
- BIR Form 1702RT - Annual Income Tax Return for Corporations, Partnerships and Other Non-Individual Taxpayers with No Audited Financial Statements
- BIR Form 1706 - Certificate of Final Income Tax Withheld
- BIR Form 1709 - Information Return for Related Party Transactions
- BIR Form 1801 - Estate Tax Return
- BIR Form 1900 - Application for Authority to Use Computerized Accounting System
- BIR Form 1901 - Application for Registration for Self-Employed and Mixed Income Individuals, Estates and Trusts
- BIR Form 1902 - Application for Registration for Individuals Earning Purely Compensation Income, and Non-Resident Citizens / Resident Alien Employee
- BIR Form 1903 - Application for Registration for Corporations/ Partnerships (Taxable/Non-Taxable) and Other Non-Individual Taxpayers
- BIR Form 1904 - Application for Registration for One-time Taxpayer and Persons Registering under E.O. 98 (securing a TIN to be able to transact with any government office)
- BIR Form 1905. Application for Registration Information Update/Correction/Cancellation
- BIR Form 1906 - Application for Authority to Print Receipts and Invoices
- BIR Form 1921 - Excise Tax Return for Alcohol Products
- BIR Form 2000 - Documentary Stamp Tax on Lease
- BIR Form 2303 - Application for Registration for Corporations/ Partnerships (Taxable/Non-Taxable) and Other Non-Individual Taxpayers
- BIR Form 2305. Certificate of Update of Exemption and of Employer's and Employee's Information
- BIR Form 2306 - Certificate of Final Income Tax Withheld for Compensation
- BIR Form 2307 - Certificate of Creditable Tax Withheld at Source
- BIR Form 2316 - Certificate of Compensation Payment / Tax Withheld for Compensation Payment to Employees
- BIR Form 2550M - Monthly Value-Added Tax Declaration
- BIR Form 2550Q - Quarterly Value-Added Tax Return
- BIR Form 2551Q - Quarterly Percentage Tax Return
Filling out and submitting BIR forms is a critical part of complying with tax laws and regulations in the Philippines. The forms listed in this conversation cover a wide range of tax-related activities and are among the most commonly used by individuals and businesses. By understanding the purpose of each form and the information required to fill it out, you can ensure that you comply with tax laws and regulations and avoid penalties and other consequences.