The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) collected P279.135 billion in gross revenues in May 2026, posting a 14.15% year-on-year increase or P34.610 billion in additional collections compared to the same month last year. The May collection also exceeded the Bureau’s P279.056-billion goal by P78.22 million.
BIR Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza said the strong May performance reflected both the positive impact of the extended filing season and the continued cooperation of taxpayers in meeting their tax obligations.
“The extension granted by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. helped taxpayers manage their finances and comply with their tax obligations in a more orderly manner during this energy crisis. It gave taxpayers additional time to file and pay correctly while easing compliance pressures during a difficult period,” Commissioner Mendoza said.
“I commend our Revenue Regions, Revenue District Offices, Large Taxpayers Service, and National Office for the work they put in during the extended filing season. From our frontline personnel assisting taxpayers in our offices and eLounges, to our back-end teams ensuring continuity of operations, everyone had a part in this result. This was especially important as some areas had to continue serving taxpayers despite power and internet interruptions,” Commissioner Mendoza said.
For January to May 2026, the BIR collected P1.434 trillion in gross revenues, up 5.49% or P74.582 billion from the same period in 2025. The five-month gross collection also exceeded the Bureau’s P1.424-trillion target by P9.709 billion.
Commissioner Mendoza said the growth was achieved alongside continuing reforms under the BIR DARES agenda. In May, the Bureau launched the Taxpayer Portal for the Large Taxpayers Service, rolled out the Registration Seal Badge and QR-enabled Certificate of Registration for online businesses, implemented the Ease of Closing Business reform that simplified the closure and cancellation of BIR registrations, and issued measures to implement the new mining royalty regime under Republic Act No. 12253.
“The May results show that revenue growth and BIR DARES reforms can move together. We will continue to support taxpayers through clearer rules, simpler processes, and better digital services, while protecting the revenue base through stronger enforcement and compliance monitoring,” Commissioner Mendoza said.
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