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BIR, decoded.

Plain-language articles on the BIR tasks people ask about most: registration, TINs, forms, fees, and deadlines. Read the basics here, then ask AskOnward for the current steps for your situation.

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Compliance3 min read
Senior citizen and PWD discounts: what sellers have to record for the BIR
Giving the discount is only half the job. The BIR cares about how you document it, because that documentation is what lets you claim it back.
Aug 2, 2026Read
Business3 min read
BMBE registration: the certificate that can exempt a very small business from income tax
Barangay Micro Business Enterprise status is one of the few real tax breaks for tiny businesses. Here is what it covers, what it does not, and who can apply.
Aug 1, 2026Read

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BIR, decoded.

BIR, decoded.

Senior citizen and PWD discounts: what sellers have to record for the BIR

BMBE registration: the certificate that can exempt a very small business from income tax

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Business permits and BIR registration: the order that saves you a return trip

VAT-exempt versus zero-rated: two BIR categories that look alike but work very differently

Royalties and the BIR: how licensing income from your creations is taxed

Going into business with a partner: what the BIR expects from a partnership

Working for two employers at once: how the BIR handles your tax situation

How far back can the BIR audit you? The prescription period explained

What the BIR considers a deductible business expense (and what it does not)

BIR compromise settlement: when you can settle a tax deficiency for less than the full amount