What is the difference between eBIRForms and eFPS?

eBIRForms is the package most individuals and small businesses use to prepare and submit returns. eFPS is the Electronic Filing and Payment System used mainly by larger taxpayers and those required to enroll.

Can I pay BIR taxes with an e-wallet?

In many cases yes. The BIR accepts several digital payment channels, which commonly include online banking, electronic payment partners, and supported mobile payment apps. Ask AskOnward for the current list.

Do I still have to pay at my home RDO?

Not necessarily. Recent reforms have widened where you can file and pay, so you are generally no longer tied to your home RDO or a single bank.

How to File and Pay BIR Taxes Online

Filing2 min readUpdated May 30, 2026

Filing and paying your BIR taxes no longer has to mean a trip to the office and a queue at the bank. The BIR has online systems for both. Here is how it fits together.

Filing your return online

There are two main systems for preparing and submitting returns:

eBIRForms, the offline and online package most individual taxpayers and small businesses use to fill out and submit returns.
eFPS, the Electronic Filing and Payment System, used mainly by larger taxpayers and those required to enroll.

Paying what you owe

Once a return is filed, you can pay through several digital channels, which commonly include:

Online banking and the BIR's electronic payment partners
E-wallets and mobile payment apps that support BIR payments
Over-the-counter at authorized agent banks, if you prefer in person

Recent reforms have widened where you can file and pay, so you are no longer limited to your home RDO or a specific bank.

Good habits for online filing

Keep the confirmation or reference number you get after filing and paying, since that is your proof. File ahead of the deadline so a system slowdown does not cause a late payment.

Ask AskOnward which system applies to you and what the current accepted payment channels are.

Have a specific question?

Ask AskOnward and get an answer grounded in the official BIR rules, with the current forms, fees, and steps for your situation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between eBIRForms and eFPS?: eBIRForms is the package most individuals and small businesses use to prepare and submit returns. eFPS is the Electronic Filing and Payment System used mainly by larger taxpayers and those required to enroll.
Can I pay BIR taxes with an e-wallet?: In many cases yes. The BIR accepts several digital payment channels, which commonly include online banking, electronic payment partners, and supported mobile payment apps. Ask AskOnward for the current list.
Do I still have to pay at my home RDO?: Not necessarily. Recent reforms have widened where you can file and pay, so you are generally no longer tied to your home RDO or a single bank.

Related guides

This guide is for general information and is not affiliated with the government. For official forms and the latest rules, see the Bureau of Internal Revenue at bir.gov.ph.