Books and Beyond Group of Companies, OPC

08/09/2026

𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐈𝐑 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞? 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰🚨

Filing tax returns late leads to three immediate BIR penalties:

1. Surcharge – An instant penalty added to your total tax due.
2. Interest – A daily charge that grows every day your payment is delayed.
3. Compromise Penalty – A fixed administrative fine for late submission. (Take note: This applies even if you have ZERO income or tax due for the period!)

What should you do?

1. File Voluntarily: Submit late returns immediately before receiving a BIR notice.
2. Compute & Pay: Visit your RDO or use tax software to settle fees right away and stop daily interest.

Avoid unnecessary penalties and keep your business compliant!

📩 Need help with your tax compliance, bookkeeping, or business filing? Send Books & Beyond a message today!

31/08/2026

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR VERY OWN CHRA! 🌟

We proudly congratulate Precy M. Balisacan, CHRA, for successfully passing the Certified Human Resource Associate (CHRA) Assessment Examination – Batch 74 (August 22, 2026)!

Thank you for setting a benchmark of perseverance and professionalism. We are so proud of you!

✨ To God be the glory!

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR VERY OWN CHRA! 🌟

We proudly congratulate Miss Precy Balisacan ,CHRA, for successfully passing the Certified Human Resource Associate (CHRA) Assessment Examination – Batch 74 (August 22, 2026)!

Thank you for setting a benchmark of perseverance and professionalism. We are so proud of you!

✨ To God be the glory!

28/08/2026

𝑯𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝑵𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒆: 𝑵𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵𝑨𝑳 𝑯𝑬𝑹𝑶𝑬𝑺 𝑫𝑨𝒀

Please be advised that in observance of National Heroes Day, our office will be closed and all operations will be suspended on Monday, August 31, 2026.

Regular business operations, including client support and email correspondence, will resume on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

We encourage everyone to take this time to rest and honor the legacy of our national heroes. Have a safe and restful long weekend.

21/08/2026

𝑹𝑬𝑴𝑬𝑴𝑩𝑬𝑹𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑵𝑰𝑵𝑶𝒀 🎗️

Under Republic Act 9256, signed on February 25, 2004, August 21 of every year is declared as Ninoy Aquino Day in remembrance of the death anniversary of former Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.

May this day serve as an inspiration for us to be faithful, courageous, and willing to serve for the good of others and our nation.

20/08/2026

𝑯𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝑵𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒆: 𝑵𝒊𝒏𝒐𝒚 𝑨𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒏𝒐 𝑫𝒂𝒚

Please be reminded that today, August 21, is observed as a national special non-working holiday across the Philippines. As we take this time to reflect on our nation's journey toward democracy, please note that our offices will be closed.

Have a safe and meaningful holiday!

18/08/2026

💡 Tax Tip:
Never rely solely on “sabi sa BIR” or “ganito kasi ang proseso.”

Always verify the applicable BIR issuances, Citizens Charter, and Checklist of Requirements, including relevant issuances such as RMC 27-2024 and its annex.

Knowing the actual rules can help prevent unnecessary delays—and make the Ease of Doing Business work for you, not against you.

📌 Save this post for your next RDO transfer.
And share this with a business owner who needs to know.

17/08/2026

Colossians 3:12: "Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience."

15/08/2026

𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 2026 𝐭𝐚𝐱 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮!

Here is your monthly reminder to settle your BIR forms:
Aug 17: Forms 1601-C, 0619-E/F (eFPS Group A), and 1701Q
Aug 29: Form 1702Q

𝙉𝙤𝙩𝙚: 𝙀𝙭𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙨 𝙖𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙬𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙤𝙣 (𝙎𝙚𝙚 𝙍𝙈𝘾 𝙉𝙤. 89-2026). 𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙣 𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨/𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙢𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙙𝙖𝙮.

Let the experts handle the numbers so you can focus on your business. Send us a message today!

🏢 Books and Beyond Group of Companies OPC
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14/08/2026

𝑩𝑰𝑹 𝑻𝑨𝑿 𝑨𝑫𝑽𝑰𝑺𝑶𝑹𝒀: 𝒆𝑩𝑰𝑹𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒔 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑼𝒑𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔

Did you experience delays or non-receipt of your system-generated email confirmation when filing through the eBIRForms Package v7.9.6.1?

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) released an advisory outlining why this happens and what steps you can take:

𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒐𝒏 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑵𝒐𝒏-𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒊𝒑𝒕:
Your email inbox is inactive or out of storage space.
The confirmation email went straight to your Spam or Junk folder.
Your company firewall blocks emails from [email protected].

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝑪𝒂𝒏 𝑫𝒐:
1. Print a Screenshot: Capture and print the "Submit Successful" pop-up message. Present this as proof of filing (per RMC No. 20-2026 and Bank Bulletin No. 2026-04) alongside your printed tax return, then pay via BIR ePay facilities or Authorized Agent Banks (AABs).

𝑻𝒂𝒙𝒑𝒂𝒚𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒊𝒅 𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒕 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒅𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒄 𝒑𝒂𝒚𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕.

2. Visit an RDO: Head to your nearest Revenue District Office e-lounge for assistance with electronic filing and payment.

Please be guided accordingly! Stay compliant and share this with fellow taxpayers who might need it. 💡📊

14/08/2026