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Verified facts
What happened
The Bureau of Internal Revenue extended specified statutory tax deadlines falling from August 10 to 16, 2026, to Monday, August 17, for taxpayers under offices affected by continued heavy rainfall from the southwest monsoon.
The relief was issued through Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 89-2026 and covered 53 regular Revenue District Offices and five Large Taxpayer Audit and Excise Divisions.
Context
Context
The extension applied to specified filings, payments, remittances, registrations and required submissions made through electronic or manual channels, as enumerated in the circular.
The BIR also issued Bank Bulletin No. 2026-09 directing authorized agent banks to accept applicable returns and payments from covered taxpayers through August 17 without the corresponding penalties.
Filipino relevance
Why this matters
The measure gave affected taxpayers additional time to prioritize safety and recover access to offices, banks and digital services disrupted by heavy rain.
Taxpayers still needed to confirm that their office and particular obligation were included in the circular rather than assuming that every deadline had been moved.
What to watch next
What to watch next
Covered taxpayers should consult the complete annexes of RMC No. 89-2026 or their Revenue District Office for the exact filings and payments included in the extension.