RMO No. 25-2005: Instructs all BIR officers and personnel that only the Commissioner or his duly authorized representative/s shall have the authority to officially communicate and disseminate needed data and information, especially collection figures, to appropriate officers and agencies of the government and other third parties, including the press

Summary

RMO No. 25-2005 instructs BIR officers and personnel that only the Commissioner of Internal Revenue or his representative/s may officially communicate BIR data and information.

Key points

1. Who may release data. Only the Commissioner or his representative/s may officially communicate and disseminate needed data and information, especially collection figures. This covers appropriate government officers and agencies and other third parties, including the press.
2. Prior clearance. If official duties require releasing BIR data, written clearance from the Office of the Commissioner must be obtained first. Data released without that clearance and authority is not considered officially released by the BIR.

Who is affected

• BIR officers and personnel

Deadlines and effectivity

• Issued October 18, 2005

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