Suspension of Deadlines in the Acceptance of Tax Returns and Payment of Internal Revenue Taxes of Taxpayers in the Province of Batangas

January 14, 2020 BANK BULLETIN NO. 001-20 TO : All BIR Authorized Agent Banks SUBJECT : Suspension of Deadlines in the Acceptance of Tax Returns and Payment of Internal Revenue Taxes of Taxpayers in the Province of Batangas In view of the announcement of Batangas Governor Mark Leviste declaring the province of Batangas under the State of Calamity due to the recent volcanic eruption of the Taal Volcano affecting numerous cities, towns and municipalities in its vicinity, this Office found it proper to suspend the deadlines, for the month of January, on the filing and payment of tax returns in the area until such time that the situation returns to normal. All Authorized Agent Banks (AABs) are hereby advised to accept tax payments from the taxpayers under the jurisdiction of Revenue District Offices (RDOs) No. 58 (Batangas City, West Batangas) and No. 59 (Lipa City, East Batangas) that are directly affected by the volcanic eruption without imposing penalties for their tax returns until an advisory from this Office is issued to resume regular operations. For your guidance and strict compliance. (SGD.) CAESAR R. DULAY Commissioner of Internal Revenue