The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has reached a significant milestone, collecting nearly P3 trillion in taxes last year – the highest figure posted in two decades, as announced by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday.
During the 2025 BIR National Tax Campaign Kickoff at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), President Marcos highlighted that the BIR collected over P2.85 trillion in 2024, exceeding its previous record of P2.52 trillion in 2023.
President Marcos emphasized that the bureau’s revenue last year could substantially support public infrastructure, financing 1,140,800 new schools, 190,133 kilometers of roads, and 167,014 rural health facilities.
“Today, we renew our call to our fellow citizens to pay the correct taxes,” he said. “Every citizen who faithfully pays their taxes contributes to our nation’s progress.”
The President reiterated his appeal to Filipinos to fulfill their tax obligations accurately.
To bolster its tax collection efforts, the BIR has expanded its tax base, streamlined key processes and documentary requirements, and implemented digitalization of the tax system.
These initiatives resulted in the registration of 74,656 new establishments in 2024, raising the total number of registered taxpayers to nearly 5.7 million—a milestone that translates to new government projects and more economic opportunities for Filipinos.
Moreover, the BIR intensified its compliance enforcement by inspecting and verifying 307,028 establishments, recovering P257.01 million through compliance checks.
President Marcos acknowledged the BIR’s efforts against tax fraud, particularly through the Run After Fake Transactions (RAFT) program, which led to cases filed against ghost sellers and buyers. This initiative generated P4.33 billion in 2024, a significant increase from the P617.95 million collected in 2023.
Crackdowns on illicit trade, including cigarettes, vapes, and other excisable goods, contributed P110.33 million in revenue last year.
