BIR extends tax deadlines to Aug. 17 in Habagat-hit areas

The extension gives affected taxpayers more time to comply while prioritizing their safety.

The Bureau of Internal Revenue has extended several tax filing and payment deadlines to Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, for taxpayers in areas affected by heavy rains brought by the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat.

Under Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 89-2026, the extension covers statutory tax deadlines falling from Aug. 10 to 16 for taxpayers under 53 Revenue District Offices and five Large Taxpayer Audit and Excise Divisions.

The relief applies to specified tax filings, payments, remittances, registration requirements, and other submissions made through e-Filing, e-Payment, eFPS, and manual channels.

Commissioner of Internal Revenue Charlito Martin R. Mendoza said the measure was meant to give affected taxpayers more time to comply while prioritizing their safety.

“We recognize the difficulties brought about by the prevailing weather conditions. We are giving our affected taxpayers additional time so they can prioritize their safety this week and comply with their tax obligations without having to worry about penalties,” Mendoza said.

The BIR also issued Bank Bulletin No. 2026-09 directing Authorized Agent Banks to accept applicable tax returns and payments from taxpayers under the affected RDOs until Aug. 17 without corresponding penalties.

RMC No. 89-2026 was issued following Memorandum Circular No. 123 from the Office of the President, which allowed work-from-home arrangements in government offices in Metro Manila and 15 provinces on Aug. 10 due to continued heavy rainfall.

The BIR advised taxpayers to check RMC No. 89-2026 for the complete list of affected RDOs and Large Taxpayer divisions, as well as the specific tax deadlines covered by the extension.

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