THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has extended the deadlines for selected tax filing and payment obligations in areas affected by the Southwest Monsoon, giving taxpayers until Aug. 17, 2026 to comply without incurring penalties.
The extension, announced through Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 89-2026, covers statutory tax deadlines originally scheduled from Aug. 10 to 16, 2026 for taxpayers under revenue offices affected by the persistent heavy rains.
A total of 58 BIR offices and units are covered by the measure, including 53 Revenue District Offices (RDOs) and five Large Taxpayer Audit and Excise Divisions.
The extension applies to specified tax filings, payments, remittances, registration requirements, and other mandatory submissions made through electronic platforms such as e-Filing, e-Payment and the Electronic Filing and Payment System (eFPS), as well as manual transactions.
BIR Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza said the agency approved the extension to ease the burden on taxpayers affected by the adverse weather.
“We recognize the difficulties brought about by the prevailing weather conditions. We are giving our affected taxpayers additional time so they can prioritize their safety this week and comply with their tax obligations without having to worry about penalties,” Mendoza said.
The BIR also issued Bank Bulletin No. 2026-09, directing Authorized Agent Banks (AABs) to accept applicable tax returns and payments from taxpayers under the affected RDOs until Aug. 17 without imposing corresponding penalties.
The memorandum was issued following Memorandum Circular No. 123 from the Office of the President, which authorized work-from-home arrangements in government offices in Metro Manila and 15 provinces on Aug. 10 upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council due to continuous heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon.
The BIR advised taxpayers to refer to RMC No. 89-2026 for the complete list of covered revenue offices and the specific tax obligations included in the deadline extension.
