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BIR Extends Tax Deadline to June 30 for General Santos, Sarangani, and South Cotabato
The Bureau of Internal Revenue gave earthquake affected taxpayers in parts of south central Mindanao more time to complete filing, payment, and document submission requirements. The relief covers obligations that fell during the disruption after the June 8 earthquake.
The BIR extended tax deadlines to June 30, 2026 for taxpayers registered under RDO 110 (General Santos City and Sarangani) and RDO 111 (South Cotabato). Filers who comply by that date will not face penalties, surcharges, or interest.
Key Takeaways
- The extension is tied to earthquake disruption in the covered revenue districts.
- Taxpayers should confirm their registration RDO before relying on the relief.
What the Circular Covers
Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 62-2026, signed by BIR Commissioner Charlito Martin Mendoza, applies to taxpayers under RDO 110 and RDO 111.
Covered obligations include withholding tax, VAT, percentage tax, corporate income tax, capital gains tax, excise tax, books of accounts, registration documents, and other required submissions.
The circular applies to electronic and paper filings. Readers who need form by form coverage should check the BIR circular or the compact facts box below.
No Penalties for Timely Filers
The circular states that covered taxpayers will not face surcharges, penalties, or interest if they comply by June 30.
The relief applies only to the covered revenue districts. Taxpayers registered elsewhere should follow their original deadlines unless BIR issues a separate advisory.
Why BIR Issued the Relief
The June 8 earthquake damaged homes, offices, and public facilities across parts of southern Mindanao. BIR issued the circular the following day so affected households and businesses could address safety, recovery, and basic operations before completing tax obligations.
Mindanao Live's main June 2026 earthquake report has the broader damage, casualty, and recovery context.
Sources
- Philippine News AgencyOfficial PNA coverage of RMC 62-2026 with full scope of covered taxes.
- GMA NewsGMA report with BIR commissioner's statement.
- InquirerInquirer report with penalty exemption details and covered RDOs.
- SunStarSunStar column with detailed provisions of the BIR circular.
- BusinessMirrorDay-of coverage with form-by-form breakdown.
- Grant Thornton PhilippinesProfessional tax summary with comprehensive detail on covered obligations.
- BIRBIR official website tax reminder page for covered taxpayers.
- BIR PhilippinesBIR official Facebook page used to announce revenue memorandum circulars and deadline reminders.