Guide on How to Pay Taxes Using Electronic BIR Forms

Electronic BIR Forms (eBIRForms) makes it very convenient for everyone who pays taxes. It allows us to pay taxes without needing to go to BIR. You can use eBIRForms to prepare and file your tax returns accurately without any hassle since it’s a downloadable tax preparation software where you can fill out tax returns offline and submit tax returns online.

Who are Required to Use Electronic BIR Forms?

• Persons who are accredited to print receipts or invoices
• Persons who are accredited tax agents and their client-taxpayers
• Real estate agents or developers who are One-time transaction (ONETT) taxpayers
• No Payment return taxpayers
• Local government units (Barangays not included)
• Taxpayers who are registered with the National Electrification Administration
• Taxpayers who are registered with the Local Water Utilities Administration

Here is the list of persons who don’t need to use eBIRForms:

• Persons with disability (PWDs)
• Senior Citizen
• Employees who have two or more employers within the taxable year;
• Or one employer, whose income tax has been withheld correctly and the spouse wasn’t qualified for substitute filing
• Qualified for substituted filing but chose to file their income tax return on their own

Here’s How to File eBIRForms Online:

1. Visit the eBIRForm page or just click this link: eBIRForms page
2. Click the “eBIRForms” to download the offline package
3. Afterward, you should extract the files from the downloaded zipped folder on your computer
4. Then click on the “Offline eBIRForms Package.setup.exe” file
5. Click the “Run as administrator” to install
6. Once the installation is complete, look for the “BIRForms” program on your PC and then open it
7. Fill out the Offline eBIRForms to create a profile, just fill out all the required information
8. Choose the appropriate ITR for your taxpayer type
9. Once done choosing, click the “Fill-up” button
10. The system will then will display the full image of the ITR, double-check it
11. And then click the “Validate” button
12. Upon creating, a message confirming the successful validation will appear
13. Click the “Final Copy” button to save a copy of your ITR
14. Check your email for the confirmation status from the BIR
15. Then print three copies of your ITR
16. Click the “Submit” button to forward the online version to the BIR
17. The system will then show you options on whether to transmit your ITR via eBIRForms or eFPS. Choose the right e-filing system.
18. Afterward, proceed with the payment online

Here’s How to File eBIRForms Offline:

1. Visit the eBIRForm page or just click this link: eBIRForms page
2. Click the “eBIRForms” to download the offline package
3. Afterward, you should extract the files from the downloaded zipped folder on your computer
4. Then click on the “Offline eBIRForms Package.setup.exe” file
5. Click the “Run as administrator” to install
6. Once the installation is complete, look for the “BIRForms” program on your PC and then open it
7. Fill out the Offline eBIRForms to create a profile, just fill out all the required information
8. Choose the appropriate ITR for your taxpayer type
9. Once done choosing, click the “Fill-up” button
10. The system will then will display the full image of the ITR, double-check it
11. And then click the “Validate” button
12. Upon creating, a message confirming the successful validation will appear
13. Click the “Final Copy” button to save a copy of your ITR
14. Check your email for the confirmation status from the BIR
15. Then print three copies of your ITR
16. Go to the nearest authorized agent bank (AAB) under the jurisdiction of RDO and submit your accomplished ITR associated with the requirements.
17. Proceed to the payment counter and then pay your tax due
18. Once done paying, receive the copy of your stamped and validated ITR and deposit slip from the teller

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