BIR REVIE: Check TIN Online, Submit Complaint, Find RDO

The Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) assesses and collects all national internal revenue taxes, fees, and charges. The agency enforces tax laws and assists taxpayers with tax issues. The BIR collects taxes from individuals, corporations, and other organizations to fund the government's education, healthcare, and infrastructure projects.

Taxpayers in the Philippines receive a Tax Identification Number (TIN) from the BIR. This TIN tracks tax compliance for people and businesses in the country. Before doing business, verify a taxpayer's TIN to make sure they're authentic with the BIR.

To streamline queries, BIR launched REVIE, the agency's Digital Assistant or Chatbot, accessible through the official website (www.bir.gov.ph). BIR REVIE can answer most of your tax-related questions, including checking your own TIN number. Check out the guide below on how to use BIR REVIE.

How to Check Your TIN Number Online

If you forgot your TIN number, you could retrieve it via BIR REVIE. Here are the steps:

1. Open your web browser and go to https://www.bir.gov.ph.
2. Click the "I want to" drop-down menu and select "Go to Home Page."
3. On the bottom right of your screen, click the robot image to chat with REVIE.
4. Click the robot image again.
5. REVIE will provide you with options for its services.
6. Click the "right arrow" button until you see "TIN Inquiry," then click the "View" button.
7. Enter the following information: full name, sex, and birthdate.
8. Click the "Submit Form" button.
9. A live agent will respond to you shortly. Just prepare one valid government-issued ID for verification. Agents are available to attend to your query from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Mondays to Fridays (excluding holidays, non-working days, and work suspension).

How to Check TIN's Validity Online

To know whether the TIN of the person you are transacting with is valid/registered with BIR, you can inquire through REVIE. Here are the steps:

1. Open your web browser and go to https://www.bir.gov.ph.
2. Click the "I want to" drop-down menu and select "Go to Home Page."
3. On the bottom right of your screen, click the robot image to chat with REVIE.
4. Click the robot image again.
5. REVIE will provide you with options for its services.
6. Under "TIN Validation," click the "View" button.
7. Enter the following information: 9-digit numbers of TIN, full name, sex, and birthdate.
8. Click the "Submit Form" button.
9. You'll receive a response from REVIE indicating whether the TIN is valid or not.

How to Find BIR RDO Code Online

To know the Revenue District Office (RDO) where you are registered, you can inquire through REVIE's RDO Finder module. Here are the steps:

1. Open your web browser and go to https://www.bir.gov.ph.
2. Click the "I want to" drop-down menu and select "Go to Home Page."
3. On the bottom right of your screen, click the robot image to chat with REVIE.
4. Click the robot image again.
5. REVIE will provide you with options for its services.
6. Click the "right arrow" button until you see "RDO Finder," then click the "View" button.
7. Enter the following information: 9-digit numbers of TIN, full name, sex, and birthdate.
8. Click the "Submit Form" button.
9. You'll receive a response from REVIE indicating the RDO Code along with the location.

How to Submit a Complaint to BIR Online

You can send a complaint to BIR online via REVIE's eComplaint module. Here are the steps:

1. Open your web browser and go to https://www.bir.gov.ph.
2. Click the "I want to" drop-down menu and select "Go to Home Page."
3. On the bottom right of your screen, click the robot image to chat with REVIE.
4. Click the robot image again.
5. REVIE will provide you with options for its services.
6. Click the "right arrow" button until you see "eCOMPLAINT," then click the "View" button.
7. Click the "Let me choose the E-Complaint form" button.
   • NO OR - complaints regarding non-issuance of receipts/invoices
   • DISIPLINA - complaints against erring BIR personnel
   • R.A.T.E. - complaints related to tax evasion or tax avoidance
   • OTHERS - complaints for other tax-related matters
8. Click the "File a complaint" button for your chosen form.
9. Fill up the form. Enter your full name, mobile number, and your complaint.
10. Click the "Submit Form" button.

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For any concerns, you can contact BIR through these channels:

• Email: contact_us@bir.gov.ph
• Customer Assistance Division Hotline Number: 8538-3200
• Facebook: https://ift.tt/1LasxYS

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