The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) announced that it has surpassed its revenue targets for April 2026, collecting a total of P422.378 billion in gross revenues.
Based on preliminary data as of May 13, 2026, the BIR exceeded its monthly goal by P12.776 billion, representing a 3.12% increase over the set target. This performance also reflects a year-on-year growth of P551.11 million compared to the same period in 2025.
The strong fiscal performance is particularly noteworthy as it follows President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s directive to move the deadline for filing 2025 Annual Income Tax Returns (AITR). The extension was granted to provide taxpayers ample time to fulfill their obligations accurately and submit necessary documentation without the pressure of immediate penalties.
BIR Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza credited the Bureau’s success to a proactive and nationwide synchronization of tax administration efforts.
“Our robust collection performance is a direct result of the intensified tax campaigns spearheaded by our National Office, Revenue Regions, Revenue District Offices, and the Large Taxpayer Service,” said Commissioner Mendoza. “These initiatives were designed to foster a culture of voluntary compliance and encourage taxpayers to file early, ensuring that the government maintains its fiscal momentum despite the adjusted deadlines.”
The BIR continues to implement strategic reforms and enforcement programs aimed at streamlining tax processes and broadening the country’s tax base to support the national government’s developmental goals.
