Bureau of Internal Revenue

Arcita 02:04 PM, Nov 18, 2022

November 18, 2022

Dear Ms. Matalog:

I refer to my letter of Nov 18, 2022 12:32:36 PM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for BIR Form 2316.

We called your mobile number today, November 18, to verify your existing eFOI request, but it was unsuccessful.

Please allow me to ask if you receive a copy of the BIR Form 2316 or Certificate of Compensation Payment/Tax Withheld For Compensation Payment With or Without Tax Withheld from your EMPLOYER? If the answer is no, please coordinate with your former employer and ask for the copy of said form from year 2021.

Please be informed that BIR Form 2316 must be accomplished by your EMPLOYER for each employee receiving salaries, wages, and other forms of remuneration, indicating the total amount paid and the taxes withheld for the calendar year. It must be issued to the employee on or before Jan. 31 of the succeeding year, or on the day of last payment of wages in case of termination from employment. This certificate, will serve as your ITR being an employee earning purely compensation income regardless of the amount. You are qualified to “Substituted Filing” of Income Tax Return (ITR) pursuant to Revenue Regulation (RR) No. 2-98 as amended. 
 
You may email sherry.ann.arcita@bir.gov.ph for assistance and indicate in the subject email ticket number #BIR-694687326445, 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 10, 2023 05:59:54 AM, your request will be closed.

We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.

Kindly accomplish the FOI Request Feedback Form at the link: https://bit.ly/BIRFOISurveyForm01.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Officer
Public Information and Education Division