The BIR has officially extended the deadline for filing your 2025 Annual Income Tax Return (ITR) from April 15 to May 15, 2026. This applies to freelancers, self-employed professionals, and business owners who file their own ITR. What Exactly Changed? Based on RMC No. 030-2026 Old deadline: April 15, 2026… Read MoreBIR Extends 2025 Annual Income Tax Filing Deadline to May 15, 2026
Missing a tax deadline can still happen, and it’s more common than you think. But the important thing is knowing what comes next so you can handle it calmly and move forward. There are three types of charges that get added when a return is filed late. Let’s walk through… Read MoreBIR Compromise Penalty and Other Late Filing Charges in 2026: What You Need To Know
This is for Filipino freelancers and mixed-income earners who want an extra income flow that can compound over time, without turning into a spam account or a full-time reseller. Selling online is the new normal now. Your friends buy from TikTok. Your cousin sends budol finds at 1 a.m. Even… Read MoreHow to Start Affiliate Marketing in the Philippines: A Practical Income Stream for Freelancers
For freelancers, self-employed professionals, and small business owners in the Philippines So you’ve decided to go legit, and that’s a great first step. Maybe you’re a freelancer who just landed a big client, a professional who’s leveling up and ready to take your career to the next stage, or an… Read MoreYour BIR Certificate of Registration (COR): What It Is and How to Get One in 2026
Every year is always a tax season for business owners and self-employed individuals. And if you’ve been receiving payments with taxes already deducted, you’ll need to know where to put them when you file. Let’s break down the forms you need and the tax rates you should know when it… Read MoreATC Code BIR 2026: The Latest Reference for Your Withholding Taxes
Running a business or being self-employed in the Philippines also requires you to do this: registering your Books of Accounts online via ORUS The good news? You no longer need to line up at the BIR just to register them. But the question is how do you do it on… Read MoreHow to Register Books of Accounts in ORUS 2026 (Step-by-Step Guide)
This is for PH freelancers and agency owners who want extra income from digital products, without taking on more clients. Client work pays bills. But it also eats time. Most freelancers get into it because of the promise of time, financial, and energy freedom. However, most also find that freelancing… Read MoreHow to Sell Digital Products in 2026
Many Filipinos ask the same question:“Am I paying the right amount of tax?” Not too little.Not too much.Just right. With a system that’s supposed to compute taxes approximately, surely there’s a way to know.. right? How Do You Know If You’re Paying an Approximate Amount of Taxes? For most taxpayers,… Read MoreThis is where your taxes go, and why knowing the amount matters
This guide is for employed professionals with side gig jobs who want to protect their day job, stay tax-compliant, and avoid unnecessary drama. Side gigs are no longer optional for many Filipinos. They are a financial reality. Millions now rely on freelance income to supplement their salary, driven by rising… Read MoreDo I Need to Tell My Employer About My Freelance Income?
From annual income tax returns to monthly withholding taxes, this guide breaks down all the key deadlines for 2026 so you know what to file and when. But the why should you care about the deadlines? Missing a tax deadline can lead to penalties, interest, or even legal headaches. By… Read MoreBIR Tax Calendar 2026: Don’t Miss These Deadlines
Whether you’re a business owner, an employee, or a side hustler, staying ahead of your taxes is always a smart move. The key to a better year is planning ahead to keep your finances healthy and running smoothly. To prepare ahead, here are the things you need to know about… Read MoreBIR Tax Table and Contribution (SSS, Philhealth, & Pag-ibig) for 2026
This guide is for Filipino agency owners and self-employed operators who want to lower their tax bill legally by claiming the right deductions with solid proof. Running an agency is not just client delivery. It is retainers, project invoices, subscriptions, contractor payouts, reimbursements, rush costs, and the occasional urgent purchase… Read MoreExpense Deductions for Agency Owners: What You Can Claim
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