Bureau of Internal Revenue

Arcita 07:39 AM, Mar 31, 2023

March 31, 2023

Dear Ms. Quinto:

I refer to my letter of Mar 31, 2023 06:49:51 AM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for BIR Form 2316  for the Calendar Year 2022-2023.

In order for us to work further in your request, kindly provide the (Complete) Name of your Employer, Employer’s TIN and Employer’s Registered Address for the period 2022 and email the requested information at sherry.ann.arcita@bir.gov.ph and indicate in the email subject tracking number #BIR-869170298448, to respond.

Please be informed, your EMPLOYER is required to issue a copy of your BIR Form 2316 for Calendar Year 2022 (being your recent Income Tax Return)  pursuant to Section 2.83.1 of Revenue Regulations No. 02-98, as amended which provides that “The EMPLOYER shall furnish each employee with the original copies of Form No. 2316 xxx.” As proof that your taxes were withheld. This will serve as your Income Tax Return (ITR). 

"BIR FORM NO. 2316 SHOULD BE ISSUE ON OR BEFORE JANAURY 31 FOLLOWING THE CALENDAR YEAR, OR, IF THE EMPLOYEE IS TERMINATED BEFORE THE END OF THE CALENDAR YEAR, ON THE DAY THE LAST SALARY OF THE EMPLOYEE IS PAID”.

During the period of us awaiting your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before Jun 22, 2023 11:34:29 PM, your request will be closed.

We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.

Kindly accomplish the FOI Request Feedback Form at the link: https://bit.ly/BIRFOISurveyForm01.

Thank you.

Respectfully yours,

FOI Receiving Officer
Public Information and Education Division