Receiving a tax return is not the same as receiving a payment demand. Start with the filing deadline and records for the relevant year.
What to have ready
Before you start
BIR60 may require employment, property, and personal-business information. Employer reporting does not replace your return. Use current IRD guidance for the relevant year and Individual Tax Portal requirements.
What to do, step by step
- Check the year and particulars and list each income source.
- Check each claim against the official notes rather than copying a friend's deductions.
- File on paper or through an eligible electronic route, complete the signature, and retain confirmation.
- Review the assessment, payment dates, and objection deadline when issued. Correct errors through the official process.
Costs, timing, and things to check
Filing, payment, and objection deadlines differ. Extensions require the appropriate process.
Cross-border work, rental, or self-employment can need individual tax advice; the bank-account location alone does not determine tax treatment.
Report your own circumstances, keep filing proof, and review the assessment.
Official information and enquiries
These are the reference and service entry points for this guide. Check current fees, eligibility, and schedules with the authority. The preparation date is not each source's official update date.