BIR Online Payment Guide: Easy Ways to Pay Taxes in the Philippines

If you’ve been paying your taxes manually, you know how inconvenient it could be—not to mention that it’s risky because of the serious threat of COVID-19.

This makes the BIR online tax payment a much better alternative to manual payment. Rather than line up at the bank or a BIR Revenue District Office (RDO), you can just stay at home and pay your taxes using your bank account, credit or debit card, or mobile wallet.

Pay your taxes online to take advantage of its many benefits. Get started with this BIR online payment guide.

Why Should You Pay Your Taxes Online?

Online tax payment offers several advantages over manual payment. Here are the best reasons to pay your taxes online.

• Safety – Paying online helps you avoid crowds and long lines, reducing your risk of exposure to the coronavirus. You can just pay your taxes in the safety of your home.
• Convenience – BIR online payment facilities are available 24/7, so you can transact at your most convenient time, or during off-peak hours when the internet is faster.
• Meeting the tax payment deadline – Because BIR online payment is more convenient and faster than manual payment, you’re likely to pay on time and avoid penalties for late tax payment.
• Focusing on your business operations – Manual tax filing and payment is a tedious and time-consuming process. If you’re selling online, tax payment over the internet saves you time and allows you to focus more on growing your business. Now that the BIR wants online sellers to pay taxes^[1], it will be easy for you to comply with tax regulations for online sellers in the Philippines, thanks to BIR online payment options.

Related: Know Your Taxes: Basics of Tax in the Philippines

BIR Online Payment Channels

Here are the different e-payment options you can choose from when paying your taxes to the BIR.

1. Online banking channels

The BIR has several authorized agent banks, including BPI, China Bank, PNB, and UCPB.

Who can pay online: Taxpayers who are enrolled in the BIR Electronic Filing and Payment System (eFPS)

Payment method: Bank transfer

2. LANDBANK Link.BizPortal

Who can pay online:

• Taxpayers with LANDBANK ATM savings or current account
• BancNet ATM/debit/prepaid cardholders
• RCBC and Robinsons Bank depositors using the PESONet facility

Payment methods:

• Bank transfer
• ATM, debit card, or prepaid card
• PESONet

3. DBP Pay Tax Online

Who can pay online:

• BancNet ATM/debit cardholders
• Visa/Mastercard credit cardholders

Payment methods: Credit card or debit card

4. UnionBank online banking and mobile app

Who can pay online: Taxpayers with a UnionBank account

Payment method: Bank transfer

5. GCash app

Who can pay online: Taxpayers with a Globe or TM mobile number registered with GCash who have enough funds in their mobile wallet for tax payment

Payment method: GCash Wallet

6. PayMaya app

Who can pay online: Taxpayers who have a PayMaya account with sufficient balance for tax payment

Payment method: PayMaya wallet

7. Moneygment app

Who can pay online: Taxpayers with a Moneygment account and sufficient funds in their e-wallet for tax payment

Payment methods:

• Moneygment wallet
• ECPay
• Dragonpay
• 7-Eleven
• PayPal

BIR Online Tax Payment Steps for eFPS Filers

If you’re registered to the BIR Electronic Filing and Payment System (eFPS), you should first file your tax return using the eFPS website^[2].

Once you’re done with your tax filing, proceed with these BIR online payment steps through the eFPS:

1. Click on “Proceed to Payment” to go to the eFPS Payment Form page.
2. Select “Bank Transfer” as your payment mode.
3. Choose your bank from among the list of Transacting Banks.
4. Enter your tax payment amount.
5. Click the Submit button. Then click “OK.” This will redirect you to your bank’s online banking site.
6. Log in to your online banking account.
7. Proceed with paying your tax to BIR through the online banking platform.
8. Once you’re done with your BIR online payment, a confirmation page will be displayed to indicate your successful transaction.

Related:

• How to File an Income Tax Return in the Philippines: Guide for Freelancers and Entrepreneurs
• Inheriting Property? Learn About Estate Tax in the Philippines First

BIR Online Tax Payment Steps for eBIRForms Filers

File your tax online using the Electronic Bureau of Internal Revenue Forms (eBIRForms) package, which can be downloaded from the BIR website^[3].

After accomplishing and submitting your tax return, you can proceed to paying your tax using any of the BIR online payment channels.

How to Pay BIR via LANDBANK / PESONet

1. Access the LANDBANK Link.BizPortal^[4].
2. Click the Pay Now button.
3. Enter “BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE” in the Merchant field. Click the Continue button.
4. Select “Tax Payment.” Click the Continue button.
5. Enter the necessary payment details and the captcha code. Agree to the Terms and Conditions. Click the Continue button.
6. Review your payment details. Then provide your LANDBANK or BancNet account information or log-in credentials with other banks.
7. Proceed with the BIR online payment and click the Submit button. A payment confirmation will be displayed, which will also be emailed to you.

How to Pay BIR Using DBP Pay Tax Online

1. Go to the DBP Pay Tax website^[5].
2. Fill out the Taxpayer Details form. Tick the box to confirm that your information is true and correct.
3. Click the Continue button.
4. Enter your full name and email address. Tick the box to confirm that your information is true and correct. Tap the Proceed to Payment button.
5. Select your preferred payment method. Click the Proceed to Pay button.
6. Enter your credit/debit card details (card number, CVV, and expiry date).
7. Click on “Confirm Payment.” Your transaction summary will appear, which you can download as a PDF file. You’ll also receive your transaction details via email.

How to Pay BIR via UnionBank

1. Access UnionBank Online or UnionBank mobile app^[6].
2. Enter your user ID and password to log in to your online/mobile banking account.
3. Click on “Pay Bills.”
4. In the Biller List, select “Bureau of Internal Revenue.”
5. Enter the required payment information.
6. Choose the UnionBank account where your BIR online payment will be debited.
7. Review your payment details.
8. Click on “Pay” to confirm your payment. A payment confirmation will appear, which you’ll also receive via email.

How to Pay BIR Using GCash App

1. Launch the GCash app^[7] and log in to your account using your four-digit MPIN.
2. Tap the Pay Bills icon.
3. Select “Government” > “BIR.”
4. Fill out the Pay BIR form.
5. Confirm your payment details.
6. Your payment confirmation will be displayed. You’ll also receive a text confirmation of your successful transaction.

How to Pay BIR Using PayMaya App

1. Open the PayMaya app^[8] and log in to your account.
2. Tap the Pay Bills icon.
3. Type “BIR” in the search box.
4. Enter your tax information. Tap the Continue button.
5. Review your payment details.
6. Tap the Pay button to confirm your BIR online payment.
7. View the confirmation receipt on the screen. You’ll also receive the payment confirmation via SMS and email.

How to Pay BIR Using Moneygment App

1. Open the Moneygment app^[9] and log in to your account.
2. Tap on “Calculate, pay and file your taxes.”
3. Select “Create or update your profile.”
4. Provide your tax information and personal details.
5. Enter your income and expenses in the income and expense button.
6. Select “View your tax computation and pay” to file your tax.
7. Choose the applicable tax period for your BIR payment. Tap the Continue button.
8. Select your preferred payment method. Tap the Proceed button.
9. Check your email for a confirmation message of your BIR online payment transaction.

Final Thoughts

Part of being a responsible taxpayer and citizen of the country is paying your taxes correctly and on time. Keep your tax payment worries at bay—use a BIR online payment channel to remit your taxes before the deadline.

Sources:

• ^[1] Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 60-2020 (BIR website)
• ^[2] BIR eFPS website
• ^[3] eBIRForms page
• ^[4] LANDBANK Link.BizPortal
• ^[5] DBP Pay Tax website
• ^[6] UnionBank Online

Venus Zoleta

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