How to get Tax Identification Number from BIR

Its your first job. You are very excited and happy to wear new office barong or your new shoes. When you get to the HR department, the assistant to the assistant manager of HR told you that you cant start just yet. You have to secure your TIN or your Tax Identification Number. So guys this is the step by step instruction in how to secure your TIN.

Procedures

a) Accomplish BIR Form 1902 (you can download this from BIR Website http://www.bir.gov.ph/birforms/form_apl.htm#1902) and submit the same, together with the required attachments to the employer.

b) The employer shall accomplish the applicable sections of the application form.

c) Submit BIR Form 1902 to the RDO having jurisdiction over the place of residence of the applicant or to the RDO having jurisdiction over the business address of the employer.

d) The registrant-employee shall inquire from the TSS of the RDO when the TIN can be issued and received by the applicant.

Deadline
- New employees shall accomplish and file the application within ten (10) days from the date of commencement of employment

Documentary Requirements
- Birth certificate or any valid identification showing name, address and birth date of the applicant employee
-Certificate of employment or valid Company ID

The above procedure is for those who are earning purely compensation income meaning walang ibang kita kung hindi and sweldo lang.

Visit www.bir.gov.ph for more info.

Magbayad ng wastong buwis. Consider this as your charity work to the Philippines.