What is EFPS?
EFPS refers to Electronic Filing and Payment System developed by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) that allows taxpayers to electronically file their tax returns and make online payments.
EFPS aims to streamline the tax filing process, reduce paperwork, and provide a more convenient way to taxpayers to fulfill their obligations. It is part of the government’s efforts to modernize and digitize tax-related processes.
Getting Started on eFPS
All taxpayers who has a registered business may enroll and use the eFPS Facility. To get started, your business must be registered with BIR-Integrated Tax System in which you must submit a Letter of Intent to avail of the EFPS, as well as a Certification authorizing at least two officers to file tax return and to register for availment of the eFPS. Both documents must be signed by the President of the Corporation.
After submission, you can now go directly to the BIR Website. Select the BIR eServices and click on the eFPS tab. Or you may directly go through this link: https://efps.bir.gov.ph/
1. Click on “Enroll to EFPS”
2. Choose whether your “Corporate” or “Individual”
3. Fill out the necessary taxpayer details on the Enrollment Form Page and set up your Account Details.
4. Verify your active email address by entering the verification code that will be sent to your registered email.
5. Click on the Submit button, and a confirmation message will appear that your enrollment has been successfully received.
6. Wait for an email notification from BIR within 3 to ten working days whether your enrollment has been approved or disapproved.
7. Once your account has been activated, you are now ready to start filing your taxes electronically.
Remember to take note of your Username, Password, Challenge Question and Answer to the Challenge Question as any changes requires submission of Board of Resolution to the BIR except for the Password which you may frequently update on the User Info Facility of your eFPS Account.
Upon successful activation of your eFPS account, you will need to have an online banking facility with any eFPS-AAB (Authorized Agent Bank) who are capable of processing payments in order to complete the tax payments. You may check with your bank how to activate internet banking facility linked with eFPS.
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