09/02/2026
𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵
In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s declaration of the month of February of every year as “Tax Awareness Month” under Proclamation No. 486, s. 2024, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 9-2026 to formally guide and strengthen the nationwide observance for February 2026.
As the country’s premier revenue-generating agency, the BIR leads a coordinated, month-long information and education campaign aimed at improving public understanding of taxpayer registration requirements, the filing of applicable tax returns, and the importance of paying the correct taxes on time.
Anchoring the tax campaign is the BIR’s year-round theme, “Mahusay na Serbisyo, Katumbas ng Buwis Mo,” which reflects the Bureau’s commitment to deliver excellent service to taxpayers with integrity and professionalism in order to collect taxes for nation-building.
Through RMC No. 9-2026, the BIR seeks to: (1) enjoin all agencies of the government, local government units, academic institutions, state universities and colleges, non-government organizations, multi-sectoral partners, and the private sector at the national and local levels to actively participate and support the activities that promote tax awareness; and (2) encourage BIR External Partners to initiate and undertake activities that will help enhance taxpayers’ voluntary compliance, particularly the timely filing and payment of correct taxes.
In accordance with the said issuance, the BIR encourages its Revenue Regions / District Offices and External Partners to disseminate BIR-approved tax awareness materials through physical displays and digital platforms; repost official BIR tax advisories and filing reminders; and organize tax seminars, briefings, contests, media engagements, and other information and education initiatives in coordination with the BIR. The participation of BIR officials and personnel as resource speakers in partner-led activities is likewise encouraged.
To ensure message consistency and accuracy, the BIR advises all concerned agencies and organizations to use only the official 2026 Tax Awareness Month materials released through the BIR’s official website and social media channels.
The 2026 observance is aligned with the BIR’s DARES reform agenda, which underscores Digital and Data Transformation, Audit Reform and Accountability, Revenue Collection and Base Protection, Employee Empowerment and Welfare Promotion, and Service Excellence and Stakeholder Engagement. Tax Awareness Month serves as a platform to translate these reforms into practical, citizen-focused initiatives by making tax information more accessible, consistent, and responsive to taxpayer needs.
