RMC No. 55-2004: Prescribes the BIR’s policy on the handling of TIN verification queries raised by companies

Summary

RMC No. 55-2004 prescribes the BIR’s policy on handling TIN Verification queries raised by companies such as credit card and telephone companies.

Key points

1. How companies send inquiries. Company inquiries are raised in writing by e-mail at contact_us@cctr.bir.gov.ph, by fax at fax no. 981-7202, or by mail addressed to Commissioner Guillermo L. Parayno, Jr., Attn: BIR Contact Center (BIRCC) Manager.
2. Authorized representatives. Company heads specify in writing the name and e-mail address of designated representatives, at most two, authorized to sign TIN Verification letter requests. Without a formal designation, the BIRCC does not process the company’s requests.
3. Individuals. Individuals can still inquire by telephone at 981-8888. The BIRCC responds if the caller correctly supplies all the validation questions asked by BIRCC Agents.

Who is affected

• Companies such as credit card and telephone companies
• Individuals inquiring about a TIN

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