Senator Grace Poe lauded the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) for reaching 91 percent in total tax returns filed electronically in the first half of the year.
BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. attended the Senate budget hearing on Aug. 27, 2024, which was presided over by Poe, chairperson of the Committee on Finance.
Poe lauded Lumagui for the agency’s achievement.
“The men and women of the BIR are grateful to Senator Grace Poe for recognizing our efforts in digitalizing our services, particularly the filing of tax returns. Since 2022, the BIR has been consistent in creating a service-oriented culture amongst its ranks. As proof of our commitment to taxpayer service, we have achieved a 100% Nationwide ISO certification this 2024, the first government agency to do so. Our services are now up to par with international standards,” Lumagui said.
The BIR recorded a 91-percent share of electronically filed returns, with only 9 percent of returns filed manually from January to June of 2024.
About 12.25 million returns were filed in the first half, with 11.17 million submitted online and only 1.09 million filed manually.
