Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. signed a memorandum of agreement with its Multi-Sectoral Group representing the different industries in the private sector.
The BIR said that through the Multi-Sectoral Group, the private sector could voice out their concerns with current and proposed polices and regulations of the BIR. Regular dialogues and consultations with the private sector is in keeping with Lumagui thrust for excellent taxpayer service, it said.
“The BIR welcomes both the old and new members of our Multi-Sectoral Group. The retention of old members and the addition of new members show that our relationship with the private sector is a productive and fruitful one. The private sector is, and always will be, our partner in nation-building. Regular discourse and exchange of ideas between the BIR and representatives from the private sector will create a more stable taxation system in the Philippines” Lumagui said.
Returning members of the Multi-Sectoral Group include Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Tax Management Association of the Philippines, Management Association of the Philippines, Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines, Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Association of Certified Public Accountants in Public Practice, Association of CPAs in Commerce and Industry, Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. and Joint Foreign Chambers of the Philippines.
New members include the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc., Makati Business Club and Alliance of Tech Innovators for the Nation.
