Bureau of Internal Revenue

Arcita 07:32 AM, Jan 02, 2024

January 2, 2024

Dear Mr. Tagupa:

I refer to my letter of Dec 29, 2023 11:59:54 PM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for 2022 Income Tax Return.

This is in connection with your request for information, with reference number #BIR-148538830097, for the Request for a Copy of BIR Form No. 2316.

After careful consideration, you are to coordinate with your EMPLOYER as the same is Mandated to Issue the BIR Form No. 2316 for the Calendar Year 2022, pursuant to Section 83 of the 1997 Tax Code and Section 2 [2.83.1] of Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 3-2002, respectively. 

The EMPLOYER shall furnish each Employee/s with the Original Copies of BIR Form No. 2316 as Proof that your Taxes were Withheld and this will serve as your Income Tax Return (ITR).  EMPLOYER is required to issue BIR Form No. 2316 on or before January 31 of Every Year and On the Day the Last Payment of Compensation is Paid.     

For other concerns and assistance, kindly email sherry.ann.arcita@bir.gov.ph and indicate in the email subject Reference Number #BIR-148538830097, 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 Mar 25, 2024 11:30:02 PM, your request will be closed.

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

Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Receiving Officer
Public Information and Education Division