MANILA, Philippines — Makaraan ang 20 taon, nakopo na ng Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) ang P2.848 trilyong target collection nito para sa taong 2024.
Ayon kay BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui, Jr., ang collection goal ay aprubado ng Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) noong March 22, 2024.
“After 20 long years, the BIR has finally reached its full collection target. The BIR has collected at least Php 2.848 trillion for 2024. All credit belongs to the men and women of the BIR. Mabuhay po kayong lahat!” sabi ni Commissioner Lumagui.
Anya, ang P2.848 trillion mark para sa 2024 ay isasapinal sa mid-February 2025.
“Our dedication to Good Governance reforms, manifested by our shift to a taxpayer-oriented agency, has increased the voluntary compliance of taxpayers. This goes to show that if government agencies improve their services, processes, and programs, our countrymen will do the right thing and pay their proper share of taxes,” dagdag ni Commissioner Lumagui.
Sa ilalim ng pangasiwaan ni Lumagui, winakasan nito ang mga naglipanang Ghost Receipts o mga pekeng resibo sa pamamagitan ng paglikha sa Run After Fake Transactions (RAFT) task-force at nanguna rin na buwisan ang mga retail at online stores sa pamamagitan ng pagpapatupad ng witholding tax system laban sa mga ito.
“The BIR will continue its cooperation with the private sector and its taxpayers. You are our partner in nation-building. Without your support, we could not have reached our Php 2.848 trillion goal. Marami pong salamat sa inyong walang-sawang suporta sa amin,” dagdag pa ni Lumagui.