BIR La Union exceeds goal by 11.85% amidst pandemic

 

 

        Bureau of Internal Revenue District Officer Charmaine de la Torre revealed Monday that RDO-3 San Fernando City, La Union has exceeded its collection target as of July 31 by more than P157-Million. Amidst the crisis caused by the Corona Virus Disease -19 (COVID-19) pandemic, RDO-3 La Union posted P1.49-Billion in tax collection, exceeding its goal of P1.3-Billion by 11.85%, the highest in the region.

 

 

Bureau of Internal Revenue District Officer No. 3 Chief Charmaine de la Torre

 

 

            De la Torre and her Assistant Revenue District Office -3 Chief  Doris Rimando attributed the

 success to the consistent implementation of enforcement activities as well as taxpayer awareness programs. As part of the Bureau’s Oplan Kandado program, RDO-3 La Union managed to secure a Closure Order for an erring establishment, further raising consciousness among taxpayers to declare their true income and pay the correct taxes or face untoward consequences. The Revenue District Office also held massive information campaigns and dialogues with local government units, as well as tax practitioners to deepen awareness and enjoin active participation of the taxpaying public in nation-building. De la Torre further attributes the collection increase to the implementation of revised zonal values since August last year.

 

 

           Just recently, De la Torre also launched their Webinar Series on various Tax Updates to keep the public updated with tax regulations and issuances. She enjoined the public, especially those engaged in digital (online) transactions to register now with the BIR, where deadline is extended to September 30, 2020. Online businesses who will register on or before the deadline will not be penalized for late registration, filing and payment. Beyond the deadline however, penalties will already be imposed.