The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) announced that its total revenue collections from January to July 2026 reached P2.003 trillion, outperforming its goal for the period of P1.990 trillion by P13.53 billion (a 0.68% surplus).
The robust seven-month performance also marks a P102.60 billion increase compared to the P1.90 trillion recorded during the same period last year, translating to a 5.4% year-on-year growth.
BIR Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza noted that the bureau has successfully secured approximately 60% of its full-year collection target for 2026. This milestone highlights strengthening taxpayer compliance alongside rigorous collection efforts across all Revenue Regions, Revenue District Offices, and the Large Taxpayers Service.
“We remain guided by the President’s directive to make government services more accessible to taxpayers, and by Secretary Frederick Go’s direction to make tax administration fairer and more efficient for businesses and investors,” Commissioner Mendoza stated.
For the month of July alone, BIR gross collections hit P358.44 billion, easily surpassing the monthly target of P336.07 billion by P22.37 billion (6.66%). July figures further showcased a 5.73% year-on-year growth, outperforming the previous year’s haul by P19.41 billion. “These results show that better taxpayer service, clearer rules, and effective enforcement can support stronger compliance and collection,” Mendoza added.
The sustained revenue momentum is anchored on the Bureau’s five-point reform agenda, BIR DARES, which focuses on:
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Simplifying tax rules and processes
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Expanding digital services
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Improving taxpayer assistance
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Strengthening audit safeguards
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Enforcing strict tax laws against deliberate noncompliance
These strategic reforms aim to secure the government’s revenue base while fostering an enabling environment for economic growth.
“We will continue helping taxpayers comply correctly and on time, while making sure that taxes properly due are collected fairly and efficiently,” Commissioner Mendoza concluded.
