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    Date: 2023-05-25 11:55:42.333571

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Copy of 2316

Requested from BIR by m. zamora at 11:55 AM on May 25, 2023.
Purpose: this is for the purpose of submitting to my new employer
Date of Coverage: 10/14/2020 - 12/23/2022
Tracking no: #BIR-221844951834

zamora 11:55 AM, May 25, 2023 

Dear Sir/Madam,

Hope you are doing well.

I am writing in through this website to request and hopefully receive a copy of my BIR 2316 form. This is for the purpose of submitting one of the employment requirement for my new employer. Regrettably, my previous employer is not able to provide me with my BIR 2316 . I worked from oct 2020 to dec 2022.


It would be very much appreciated if you can send me a copy via email as my employment is on the line — I have to submit this on May 29


I hope to hear from you soon.

Thank you.

Arcita 08:56 AM, May 26, 2023 

May 26, 2023

Dear Mr. Zamora:

I refer to my letter of May 25, 2023 11:55:42 AM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Copy of BIR Form 2316.

In general, every employer or other person who is required to deduct and withhold the tax on compensation, including fringe benefits given to rank and file employees, shall furnish every employee from whose compensation have been withheld the Certificate of Income Tax Withheld on Compensation (BIR Form No. 2316) on or before January 31 of the succeeding year, or if employment is terminated before the close of such calendar year, on the day on which the last payment of compensation is made.[Section 2.83.1 of RR 3-2002]. 

If the employee is qualified for “substituted filing”, BIR Form 2316 will suffice and thus becomes the “substitute” income tax return. Otherwise, the employee is still required to file his/her Annual Income Tax Return (ITR) using BIR Form No. 1700 on or before April 15 of the year following the applicable taxable year and attaching thereto BIR Form 2316.

As to your case therefore, you can demand and secure from the concerned employer said BIR Form No. 2316. Your “ITR” is your personal document and as such your employer must release said document to you as a matter of right.

For other concern, email sherry.ann.arcita@bir.gov.ph and indicate in the subject email ticket number #BIR-221844951834, 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 Aug 18, 2023 12:54:08 AM, 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

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