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Business groups back latest BIR audit rules
Manila Bulletin
|January 27, 2026
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is preparing to lift its suspension on tax audits, introducing tightened framework aimed at curbing examiner discretion and restoring private-sector confidence in the nation's tax administration.
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In a statement on Monday, Jan. 26, the BIR said the bureau secured broad support for the proposed reforms during recent consultations with the country's largest business groups.
The new guidelines, drafted by a technical working group led by Deputy Commissioner Marissa O. Cabreros, seek to address perennial complaints regarding inflated assessments and the inconsistent application of tax laws.
Once finalized, these rules will govern all new investigations conducted by the agency.
This story is from the January 27, 2026 edition of Manila Bulletin.
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