Dealing with taxes in the Philippines can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not sure where to start. Whether you’re registering your business, securing important documents, or filing your taxes, the process can be time-consuming and confusing.
To help make things more organized, the BIR introduced the BIR eAppointment System. This online system allows taxpayers to book appointments before visiting a BIR office. By doing this, the process becomes more efficient, helps reduce long lines, and saves everyone time.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how the BIR eAppointment System works and how you can combine it with digital tools like Taxumo and Taxumo Marketplace to make tax compliance faster and hassle-free.
Part 1: Understanding the BIR eAppointment System
What it is:
The BIR eAppointment System is an online scheduling tool that allows taxpayers to book their visit in advance before going to a Revenue District Office (RDO). It’s designed to reduce waiting times, manage the number of people in the office, and give you a smoother transaction experience. Instead of walking in and taking your chances, you simply choose a slot online, then show up at the scheduled time.
What you can do with it:
- Book an appointment for services like:
- Business registration
- Filing and paying taxes
- Requesting tax documents and more
How Taxumo can help:
If you want to skip the BIR visit altogether for some transactions, check Taxumo Marketplace.
You can browse services from accredited partners for things like business registration, bookkeeping, and tax compliance, perfect if you’re looking for alternatives or faster processing.
Part 2: Filing Taxes Online
While some transactions still require a BIR visit, most tax filings and payments can now be done online, saving you trips altogether.
Why file taxes online?
- Convenience – Do it anytime, anywhere.
- Accuracy – Automated computation reduces errors.
- Faster compliance – No need for manual forms or physical payment queues.
How Taxumo Makes It Easy
Instead of manually filling out tax forms, visiting payment centers, or stressing over deadlines, Taxumo lets you handle everything in just a few clicks.
If you’d like to learn the process and get expert guidance:
- Book a one-on-one private session to talk about your tax concerns and learn how to file taxes. → Book your private session here
- Join a free group session where you can still ask questions and learn alongside other business owners → Book a FREE group session here
With Taxumo, you can:
- File income tax, percentage tax, and other forms online.
- Pay through multiple channels (GCash, Maya, bank transfer, etc.).
- Automatically generate and store your tax forms for future reference.
- Get reminders so you never miss a deadline.
✅ No need to book a BIR appointment for most filings, Taxumo prepares and submits your forms for you.
When You Still Need to Visit the BIR
Even with online filing, you’ll still need a BIR appointment for:
- Business registration and initial COR release
- Requesting certain certificates or clearances
- Updating or transferring RDO records
For these, you can use the BIR eAppointment System for a smooth visit, and handle the rest of your tax tasks online with Taxumo or through the Taxumo Marketplace.
The Bottom Line
The BIR eAppointment System is a big step towards making taxpayer transactions faster and more organized. Combine that with online tax filing platforms like Taxumo and the expert support available in the Taxumo Marketplace, and you can save yourself from unnecessary trips, long lines, and paperwork stress.
Skip the hassle, file your taxes the smart way.
Start filing online or book expert help through Taxumo today.