(This is an abridged Bureau of Internal Revenue press release.)

MANILA, Philippines – Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. ordered the BIR to allow the use of the remaining Official Receipts until they are fully consumed, instead of only until December 31, 2024.

Further, the submission of Inventory Reports and/or Notice required in compliance with the transitory provisions of Revenue Regulation No. 7-2024 can now be done through email.

These pronouncements under Revenue Regulation No. 11-2024 and Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 66-2024, were issued for the purpose of making the transition to the system under the Ease of Paying Taxes Act (EOPT) more accommodating to taxpayers.

“All remaining Official Receipts can be used, until fully consumed. Inventory reports and notices can be submitted through email. The BIR is committed to making the transition to EOPT as convenient to taxpayers as possible. Comments and suggestions on the different services provided by the BIR and its implementation of the EOPT are welcome,” Lumagui stated.

The BIR will continue to hold EOPT roadshows in the coming weeks as part of the taxpayer education program of Commissioner Lumagui. – Rappler.com