BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) RDO-20 office in Galleria Victoria, Balanga City, has collected P1.3 billion for the first quarter of this year.
Atty. Mercedes Estalilla, the chief of RDO-20, said the bureau has successfully collected a staggering P1,384,773,000 billion for the first quarter of 2024.
This figure not only surpassed their target collection of P1.203 billion but also reflects a surplus of over P180 million. RDO-20 has set an ambitious target of P873.723 million for the month of April, that will further contribute to their overarching goal of reaching P6.175 billion by the end of the year.
In light of the upcoming deadline for filing and paying the 2023 Annual Income Tax Return on April 15, 2024, Atty. Estalilla has also emphasized the importance of avoiding the rush.
To assist taxpayers in fulfilling their obligations conveniently, RDO 20 Bataan has established a Tax Assistance Center at SM Bataan, located on the 2nd floor beside the kettle korn kiosk. The center will be operational from March 23, 2024, to April 15, 2024, between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except on Sundays and holidays.
RDO-20 Bataan enaures efficient tax compliance and collection, fostering a conducive environment for economic growth and development in the region.