Bureau of Internal Revenue(BIR)

October 9, 2023 Dear Mr. Cheng: I refer to my letter of Oct 07, 2023 05:41:53 AM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for INCOME TAX RETURN and/or BIR FORM NO. 2316. We called your mobile number today, October 9, 2023 to validate your existing eFOI request, however, it was unsuccessful. In order to identify or locate the requested information, we are seeking for further clarification specifically: 1. Does your father has a Registered Business between the period of January 2022 to October 2023? 2. Or does he (father) an Individual Earning on Purely Compensation Income from the period of January 2022 to October 2023? 3. Withstanding your answer to the first and second query, did he (father) filed an Income Tax Return for the cited period of January 2022 to October 2023? As an added note/reference, if your father is an Employee for the period of January 2022 to October 2023, his EMPLOYER is required to issue a copy of his BIR Form No. 2316 for aforesaid year of 2022 to 2023 pursuant to Section 2.83.1 of Revenue Regulations No. 02-98, as amended which provides that “The EMPLOYER shall furnish each employee with the original copies of Form No. 2316 xxx.” As proof that his taxes were withheld. This will serve as his Income Tax Return (ITR). Kindly coordinate with his employer if he have not receive a copy of his BIR Form 2316 for Calendar Year (s) 2022 to 2023 (in case his employment with the company has been terminated/ended before the end of this year). For other concern, email [email protected] and indicate in the email subject ticket number #BIR-335978666840, to respond. During the period of us awaiting your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before Jan 01, 2024 06:18:08 AM, your request will be closed. We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time. Thank you. Respectfully, FOI Officer Public Information and Education Division

October 10, 2023 Dear Mr. CHENG: Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Oct 07, 2023 05:41:53 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request You asked for Income Tax Return and/or BIR Form No. 2316. Response to Request Your FOI request is approved. I enclose a copy of [some/most/all] of the information you requested. Your right to request a review In reply, provided hereunder are the Checklist of Documentary Requirements (For those Persons with Low Income/No Income) who may want to avail of the Scholarship and Job/Livelihood Programs: 1. Certification of Low Income/No Income signed by the Barangay Chairman of the place where the applicant resides; (1 original) - Barangay 2. Duly Notarized Affidavit of Low Income/No Income; (1 original) - Taxpayer/Notary Public 3. Proof of Payment of P100.00 Certification Fee and P30.00 loose Documentary Stamp Tax. (1 photocopy) - Collection Section of the Revenue District Office (RDO) having jurisdiction over the place of residence of the taxpayer. Additional Documents, if applicable to the following cases: If transacting through a Representative: Special Power of Attorney (SPA) executed by the taxpayer-applicant; (1 original); and Any government-issued ID of the taxpayer and authorized representative; (1 photocopy). Note: IDs shall be presented and should be readable, untampered and contains consistent information with the documents presented upon application. Kindly accomplish the FOI Request Feedback Form at the link: https://bit.ly/BIRFOISurveyForm01. Please be informed that you have the right to appeal the decision of the undersigned with fifteen (15) days from receipt of this Notice of Denial. For your further guidance, please refer to the Revised People’s Freedom of Information Manual for the Bureau of Internal Revenue, circularized through Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 14-2022, which is available for download at the Bureau's Official Website or www.bir.gov.ph. Thank you. FOI Receiving Officer Public Information and Education Division