BIR Form 1701A

Those who opted for the 8% income tax rate or the Optional Standard Deduction (OSD) are required to file their Annual Income Tax Return using BIR Form 1701A. With Taxumo, you can prepare, file, and pay this form online, quick and hassle-free!

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About Form 1701A

Full Name	Annual Income Tax Return for Individuals Earning Income PURELY from Business/Profession
Issued by	Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
Current Version	January 2018 (ENCS)
Who must File	This form is specifically for individuals who earn zero income from a salary (no day job) and fall into one of these two categories: The 8% Flat Rate Takers: You opted for the 8% flat income tax rate on your gross sales/receipts. The OSD Takers (Graduated Rates): You are under the regular graduated tax table but chose the Optional Standard Deduction (OSD)—meaning you just deduct a flat 40% of your income as “expenses” instead of keeping track of every single receipt (Itemized).
VAT Threshold	Under ₱3M. Since this form is for simplified filers (8% or OSD), it is only available to those whose gross annual sales or receipts do not exceed the ₱3 Million VAT threshold. If you cross ₱3M, you are required to register for VAT and must switch to the regular Form 1701.
Filing Channel	eFPS, eBIRForms, or online tax software providers (TSPs) like Taxumo.

Deadline

Next Deadline

April 15

*Dates above are the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) official deadlines. Taxumo sets its deadlines 2-3 days prior to ensure your filings are processed and submitted on time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Form 1701 and 1701A?

Use 1701A if you earn purely from your business/profession AND use the 8% Flat Tax Rate or OSD.
Use 1701 if you are a Mixed-Income Earner or use Itemized Deductions, regardless of your income level.

How to File BIR Form 1701 on Taxumo?

Log in to your Taxumo account.
Check your profile and make sure you’re set to 8% Flat Income Tax Rate.
Enter your annual income in the dashboard.
Review the computation – Taxumo will automatically compute your tax due using the 8% rate (less the ₱250,000 deduction, if applicable).
Click “File Now” to submit your 1701A electronically.
Pay online through the available payment channels (bank transfer, GCash, Maya, etc.).
Get your confirmation – Taxumo saves your BIR acknowledgement and a copy of your filed 1701A in your account.

Can I pay my 1701A in installments?

Yes. If your total tax due exceeds ₱2,000, the BIR allows you to pay in two equal installments. The first is due on April 15, and the second installment is typically due on or before October 15.

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