BIR extends tax deadlines to aid taxpayers affected by Cebu Earthquake

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The Bureau of Internal Revenue, following the instruction of Commissioner Lumagui, has announced the extension of deadlines for the filing of tax returns and payment of corresponding taxes, as well as the submission of other required documents, in light of the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck the province of Cebu on September 30, 2025.

Taxpayers and BIR personnel under the jurisdiction of Revenue District Office No. 80 (Mandaue City, Cebu), No. 81 (Cebu City, North), No. 82 (Cebu City, South), No. 83 (Talisay City, Cebu), and No. 123 (Large Taxpayers Division - Cebu), including their Authorized Agent Banks, shall benefit from the extension of all deadlines falling within October 2025.

All tax obligations falling due within October 2025 may now be filed and paid on or before October 31, 2025, as provided under Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 88-2025. The complete list of covered BIR forms and returns is enumerated in the said Circular.

“This extension allows our taxpayers sufficient time to comply with their tax obligations without adding to the burdens caused by the calamity. This reaffirms our commitment to responsive, compassionate, and excellent taxpayer service, especially during times of crisis,” said Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui, Jr.

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