e-BIR FORM.... Irregular? Illegal?

In some forum or social network, my initial 'ETM' was mentioned. I was being asked to spearhead a 'revolt' against the unilateral and onerous action of the management and staff of the Bureau of Internal Revenue in relation to the so-called 'electronic BIR Forms'.

According to the information that I gathered, the use of the e-BIR Form is a MUST. Those who will violate this BIR's order shall be dealt with the full force of the law.

It is understood that the purpose of imposing the use of these e-BIR forms is geared toward to the correct assessment of taxes. However to protect the interest of the Philippine Government in collecting taxes, the BIR must not increase the burden of complying with the preparation and filing of returns and reports. The tax itself is a burden, a cost or an expense. Thus, to impose an additional burden, a cost or an expense in paying it is unnecessary, irregular and unwanted.

To use the e-BIR Forms, a taxpayer needs electricity, a computer, an internet connection, and the competence in using an internet service and the software incorporated in every e-BIR Form. The BIR's management would agree that not every taxpayer in this Republic is internet-literate. It would also accept that not all areas in the Philippine has electricity and internet connections. Notwithstanding that many taxpayers at this point are still illiterate in using computer and don't own a computer hardware.

I laughed aloud when I heard a BIR-official emphasising in a TV propaganda that an immediate crash-course was set-up for the BIR's front-liners so that these BIR personnel may have the competency to teach the taxpayers on how the e-BIR Forms preparation and filing shall be utilised. E-lounges were also set up to help those who don't have computer hardwares.

As one can see, the e-BIR Form set up is hastily made because even the front-liners of the BIR are not qualified to help a taxpayer in need. A crash-course for that matter is not enough. E-lounge program is a futile act to cover up incompetency.

Let ETM remind every taxpayer that you still have the option to file your return manually. The question is that the BIR and the AAB (bank) would not accept it.

Here are the simple procedures to be followed...
1. Prepare a check for the amount due.
2. Type your correct info on the required BIR Form.
3. Attach the check to the BIR Form.
4. Attach the required attachments to the BIR Form.
5. Prepare a covering letter for the check, BIR Form and its attachments.
6. Address the covering letter to the BIR Chief.
7. Include in the covering letter the reason why you are paying your tax due and filing you BIR Form and its attachment to the BIR Chief. (Main reason is that you are incompetent to use the e-BIR Form).
8. File the letter together with the original check, BIR Form and its attachments to the Office of the BIR Commissioner.
9. Have a copy of the covering letter, photocopy of your check, BIR Form and its attachments be stamped 'received', signed and dated by the BIR Commissioner's secretary or clerk.
10. Wait for a reply.

Please be guided accordingly.

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