RMC No. 61-2012: Authorizes the use of Electronic BIR Forms (eBIRForms) Package in the preparation and filing of tax returns

Summary

RMC No. 61-2012 authorizes the use of the Electronic BIR Forms (eBIRForms) Package to prepare and file tax returns, on a pilot basis in Metro Manila.

Key points

1. What the package does. Taxpayers can fill up the forms offline. They can encode, validate, edit, save, delete, view and print returns, with automatic computations and validation of the inputted information.
2. Who can use it. It is available to all non-Electronic Filing and Payment System taxpayers, with or without internet access.
3. Where to get it. Taxpayers with internet access download it from the BIR website http://www.bir.gov.ph. Those without internet access download it from the BIR e-lounges.
4. System requirements. It supports Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 and needs at least 50 MB of free hard disk space. It runs best on 2GB or higher RAM with Internet Explorer version 8 or higher, and is best viewed at 1152 x 864 screen resolution.

Who is affected

• Non-Electronic Filing and Payment System taxpayers in Metro Manila (pilot)

Deadlines and effectivity

• Pilot start: October 16, 2012

Summary by Tax Resources PH. It is not a substitute for the full text of the issuance or professional advice.