Requested from BIR by R. Palo at 12:44 PM on
Nov 05, 2023.
Purpose: Supporting documents for Australian tourist visa application
Date of Coverage: 05/01/2022 - 09/30/2023
Tracking no: #BIR-455593923932
Palo 12:44 PM, Nov 05, 2023
Good day.
I want to request, if possible, a stamped copy of the Annual Income Tax Return that I filed for Fiscal Year 2022. Likewise, I request a stamped copy for each Quarterly ITR I have filed so far (2022 Quarter 2 & 3, 2023 Quarter 1-3).
I make this request to have legal documents that will support my claim of self-employment, which I wish to declare in my tourist visa application to Australia.
I hope the request could be granted; or if not, that I receive clear instructions on how to obtain the documents I have mentioned.
Thank you for taking time to read this request.
Arcita 06:51 AM, Nov 06, 2023
November 6, 2023
Dear Ms. Palo:
Thank you for your request dated Nov 05, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Stamped Copy of Annual ITR for FY 2022 & all filed Quarterly ITRs.
We received your request on Nov 05, 2023 and will respond on or before Nov 24, 2023 12:44:43 PM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.
Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://foipmo01272020144559-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEEJJUi00NTU1OTM5MjM5MzIM, for request with ticket number #BIR-455593923932.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Receiving Officer
Public Information and Education Division
Dela Torre 11:00 AM, Nov 10, 2023
November 10, 2023
Dear Regibelle Lyn Palo,
I refer to your letter dated Nov 05, 2023 12:44:43 PM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Stamped Copy of Annual ITR for FY 2022 & all filed Quarterly ITRs.
In order for us to proceed with your request, we need to have a copy of your quarterly filed ITRs. It would be helpful to know if you paid your returns by bank because, as per our systems in the Bureau, there are no records found.
Here are the requirements on how to obtain Certified True Copy of Returns:
1. Written Request indicating the Return being requested and the specific purpose of the request.
2. Photocopy of Two (2) government-issued IDs w ith 3 specimen signatures.
3. Certification Fee (counter 7/eFPS) and Documentary Stamp (counter 7).
If transacting through a representative, additional requirements apply:
• Special Power of Attorney (SPA) indicating the Return being requested, the name of the representative, and the specific purpose of the request.
• Photocopy of a Valid ID with 3 specimen signatures of the Representative.
You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEEJJUi00NTU1OTM5MjM5MzIM, for request with ticket number #BIR-455593923932, 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 Feb 02, 2024 01:20:33 AM, your request will be closed.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Charmaine C. de la Torre
FOI Officer
Palo 10:16 AM, Nov 17, 2023
Thank you for the information.
A personnel in my RDO (#21A) contacted me as well, informing me of the requirements. However, I forgot to write down her name.
Palo 09:20 AM, Nov 23, 2023
As already stated, I've received a call 2 weeks ago from my registered RDO (21A), where a personnel informed me of the requirements, and that I must appear in person to have the certified copies. My only problem now is that I forgot to write down the name of the female personnel who called me.
As for the copies of my quarterly filed ITRs, I have already informed the female personnel at RDO 21A that I filed mine electronically, receiving the confirmation receipt via email. The RDO personnel and I have agreed that I will print those emailed confirmations and present them to her in person along with the uncertified copies of my quarterly ITRS.
Dela Torre 09:21 AM, Jan 22, 2024
Jan 22, 2024
Dear Regibelle Lyn,
I refer to my letter of Nov 10, 2023 about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Stamped Copy of Annual ITR for FY 2022 & all filed Quarterly ITRs. In particular, I had requested specific information for you to clarify upon in order for us to proceed with the request.
As we have not received a reply within the 60-day working period since the letter requesting for clarification was sent out, we regret to inform you that this request will be closed as of Feb 02, 2024.
You may wish to submit a new request describing the specific information you are looking for, and we will be able to consider it under the guidelines as stated in Executive Order No. 2.
Your right to request a review
If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to or visiting our central office. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request.
If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Charmaine C.
FOI Officer
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