Bureau of Internal Revenue

Arcita 10:20 AM, Aug 23, 2023

August 23, 2023

Dear Mr. Rodrigueza Jr:

I refer to my letter of Aug 19, 2023 06:36:22 PM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Latest ITR for the last 2 years.

In order to identify or locate the requested information, we are seeking for further clarification specifically:

1. Did you have a Registered Business between the period/year 2021 to 2023? Or were you an Individual Earning on Purely Compensation Income from the period/year 2021 to 2023?

2. Withstanding your answer to the first and second query, did you file an ITR for the cited period/year 2021 to 2023?

As an added note/reference, if you are an Employee for the period/year 2021 to 2023, your EMPLOYER is required to issue a copy of your BIR Form 2316 for the aforesaid years 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 your taxes were withheld. This will serve as your Income Tax Return (ITR).

Kindly coordinate with your employer if you have not receive a copy of your BIR Form 2316 for Calendar Year 2021 to 2023. 

For other concern, email sherry.ann.arcita@bir.gov.ph and indicate in the subject email ticket number #BIR-931267556789, 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 Nov 15, 2023 02:17:42 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