By Lane Afable, News Editor
Taxpayers will have more time to properly complete their submissions with all required documents and without incurring penalties after President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced on Tuesday the extension of the filing deadline for the 2025 Annual Income Tax Returns from April 15 to May 15.
In a post on Bongbong Marcos’ Facebook account, President Marcos said the deadline for filing was extended to give taxpayers more time to file properly, including all necessary documents, without penalties or surcharges.
“Pinalawig natin ang deadline ng filing ng 2025 Annual Income Tax Returns mula April 15 hanggang May 15, 2026. Mas may oras ang bawat taxpayer na makapag-file nang maayos, kasama ang lahat ng kailangang dokumento, at walang ipapataw na penalties,” the post stated.
Taxpayers may file using the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) electronic platforms or through authorized agent banks.
“Ginawa natin ito para mas magaan ang pagbabayad ng bawat Pilipino, lalo na sa panahong ramdam ang pagtaas ng presyo ng langis,” the post added.
The post emphasized that government efforts are ongoing to ease the burden on Filipinos in their daily lives, stating that initiatives continue to help address the challenges faced by the public.
“Tuloy-tuloy ang ating ginagawa para maibsan ang bigat sa araw-araw na buhay ng ating mga kababayan,” the post noted.
