MANILA, Philippines — The 2025 annual income tax return (ITR) filing deadline has been extended from April 15 to May 15 to give taxpayers more time to file properly, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced on Tuesday.
In a social media post, Marcos also said this would give taxpayers additional time to submit all required documents without any penalties or surcharges.
They may file and pay through the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) electronic platforms or through authorized agent banks.
“We did this to make it easier for every Filipino to pay taxes, especially at a time when rising oil prices are being felt. We continue to take steps to help ease the burden of everyday life for our fellow citizens,” Marcos said in Filipino.
In 2022, the BIR also extended the deadline to April 18 to accommodate the Holy Week holidays.
The deadline was also extended by one month in 2020 due to COVID-19-related restrictions.
The ITR is a document that summarizes a taxpayer’s total income, allowable deductions, and corresponding tax liability for the entire calendar year.
It determines the final amount of tax payable or any refund due and is typically filed by April 15 of the following year.
