by: Robelyn Martinez Yambao Hi guys, Today is another 20th of the month and it's time for me to do my obligation in BIR. Last month, I filed my percentage tax through online using the EBIR forms. What is this 2551M? Form 2551M or Percentage Tax ReturnsAccording to our speaker during the orientation day in applying for certificate of registration in BIR, there are different types of tax returns. It depends on your business of what kind of tax types are applicable for you. This percentage tax is obligatory to pay every 20th of the following month after you register your business. You need to compute your tax due in order to pay the percentage tax. How to File The Percentage Tax ReturnsIn my experience, I didn't know at first how to do it. I registered my business last January 5, 2017 so, when I filed my form 2551M it was almost an error. But, I was relieved that when I verified it in BIR it came out okay. Then, today I filed my return through manual filing. I remembered in our orientation that I should only file in EBIR forms online if only I don't have tax due or I'm exempted. I almost forgot it when I filed last month that's why I did it online. This month, it is a successful filing I should say because it's so easy as 1, 2, 3. Last month, I downloaded the EBIR forms in my computer so I can file my returns or obligations monthly and other returns quarterly. Since I did not know how to do it, I experimented by just filling out the forms online. I followed the instructions and as expected I committed errors. I did trial and error, it was okay because that means I was learning. After submitting the form online, I printed 3 copies of the returns. When I checked my email, I received a confirmation of my submission. So, I also printed a copy of that email confirmation. Then, I went straight to the bank. That was my error because the first step should be going first to the BIR district office for TIN verification before going to the bank for payment. Luckily, the bank accepted my returns. In my hometown, the Metrobank don't accept BIR payments during Mondays. They only entertain BIR clients every Tuesdays through Thursdays. I didn't know that rules again so, when I went there last February 20 which was a Monday, the personnel informed me about the bank rules and in my mind I was panicking because the filing should be every 20th. I got mental block that I didn't think that there are still other banks where I can pay my BIR tax, so funny. By the way, the personnel referred me to the supervisor to present my concern. I asked the supervisor if they can accept my online form. He was confused at first because they never encountered online application in BIR. So, he asked me if I already verified it through BIR. I reacted to him saying why should I if I have already confirmation in my email. I showed to him my email print out saying go to the bank to pay. So, he took my papers and gave to the teller. They accepted it! When I went home, I was still worrying about what I did. So, I went to the BIR just to verify my payment. Then, they said it was okay but they reminded me to go to the BIR first before paying to the bank. That's the time I remembered that I should file online only if no need to pay tax due because of exemption. But, this experience is good for me because I didn't know what category to put in paying the tax due. Through online filing, it was automatic so I just copied the information I made online when paying my next returns this month. In online filing they have category choices to click while in manual it is a blank space so, I know what to write now that I tried online. This month, I went to the BIR district office to get form 2551M. Of course I already have my filled out copy from last month so, the one I got was for preparation next month. The guard gave me the number for the window personnel and it was counter 4. It was so fast, the personnel checked my form and then their system and then stamped it with her signature. By the way, I also asked her to give me a TIN ID Card during that time. She got my information and told me to return after a week because they were going to request for it. Afterwards, I went to the Landbank. I didn't go to Metrobank because the date today is Monday as what I've mentioned earlier they have bank rules. In Landbank, they have their BIR payment slip. That was so nice unlike in Metrobank only ordinary payslip which is confusing to fill up. No comparison of course, I just want to mention it. I asked the guard to complete the BIR payment slip for me because there are codes or account I didn't know. Then, after that he gave me my number for the teller. That's it! So, easy! If you find it interesting and helpful, please share to others. Leave a comment below if you have questions regarding this and hit the like button if you like it :)
71 Comments
ched narcelles
10/6/2017 12:51:32 pm
well inform well transform. Great day to you.
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Robelyn Matinez Yambao
11/13/2017 12:10:17 pm
Hi Ched,
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Larizza Udtuhan
11/13/2017 05:14:01 am
Hi Ms. Robelyn,
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
11/13/2017 12:14:57 pm
Hi Larizza,
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1/26/2018 06:03:49 pm
hello po. i still email my 2551M pero this January ayaw na tanggapin. ano ung email add na gamit nyo? thanks
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Liezel Castro
1/31/2018 11:45:45 pm
Same tayo. Nag-email din ako pero error na.
DIO
11/16/2017 09:22:03 pm
hi mam.
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
11/20/2017 07:42:58 am
Hi Dio,
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Maru
1/18/2018 03:24:17 am
Hi! No you have to pay sa sakop ng RDO mo.
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
1/20/2018 09:24:01 am
Hi Maru,
Don rigor
11/20/2017 12:09:51 am
What if I have no transaction? I haven't filed for 11months ilan po ba ang babayaran ko na?
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
11/20/2017 07:47:13 am
Hi Don Rigor,
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rizza berondo
1/23/2019 12:53:18 am
hi ms rubelyn. just wanted to ask no so kung walang kita nag file ka online on time di na kelangan pumunta sa RDO? hindi kaya magiging open case yun?
rizza berondo
1/23/2019 12:51:13 am
hi, kamusta na po yung case nyo for not filing of returns? halos ganyan din kasi yung case ko di ko alam anong gagawin.
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
1/24/2019 07:24:52 pm
Hi Rizza Berondo,
MM
12/21/2017 09:57:47 am
Hi nung nagfile ka ng 2551M with payment nagpunta ka ba sa bank muna then submit the form to bir after? Thanks
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
12/22/2017 10:26:09 am
Hi MM,
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Nicole
1/9/2018 01:54:14 am
Hi ms robelyn
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
1/9/2018 11:25:25 am
Hi Nicole,
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Ederlyn Trivino Reyes
1/19/2018 10:01:27 pm
Hi po,
joel
1/11/2018 04:16:27 am
hi ask ko lang when to file my o transaction ako and how to file
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
1/12/2018 09:03:50 am
Hi Joel,
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Mary
1/18/2018 03:20:11 am
Hi! Just want to ask, if I just registered January 17, 2018. Do I have to pay my tax on January 20? Sorry. Please answer me. Ayoko magka penalty. :(
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
1/18/2018 01:53:12 pm
Hi Mary,
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jessie
1/19/2018 04:39:29 am
hi! im now doing my online filing of my 2551M. ask ko lang po ano po ilalagay sa #3 date? naka leave po kasi na blank pag click ko ng calendar. thank you. need po your response asap.. thanks again.
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
1/20/2018 09:21:08 am
Hi Jessie,
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Ederlyn Trivino Reyes
1/19/2018 09:59:54 pm
Hi po
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
1/20/2018 09:15:39 am
Hi Ederlyn,
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gina razon
1/21/2018 03:48:21 pm
done na po sa monthly 2551Mbir , kailan po irereport yun sa bir?
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
1/23/2018 06:14:29 am
Hi Gina,
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Ener
2/7/2018 03:56:53 am
Hi! Ask ko lang po nagbayad ako ng 2551M for the month of December 2017 last January 04, 2018. Nagbayad ako sa bank and I have my receipt. Nasubmit ko naman sya sa BIR for TIN Verification, pero wala ako nareceive na confirmation. Okay lang kaya kahit walang email confirmation pero nakabayad naman ako on time. Thanks in advance for the reply.
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
2/12/2018 07:33:26 pm
Hi Ener,
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Ener
2/21/2018 10:58:01 am
Thanks Robelyn - naguguluhan na kasi ako sa BIR, wala na daw 2551M and Quarterly na daw ang tax payment using 1701Q, yan na po ba ang bagong update? Thanks
Ener
2/21/2018 11:04:40 am
Then one more question po, ang nilagay ko pong TAXABLE AMOUNT sa 2551M is yung GROSS SALES ko nung December, tama po ba? GROSS SALES is hindi pa naaalis ang DEDUCTIONS, buong kinita for the month. Thanks.
Robelyn Martinez Yambao
2/21/2018 01:57:44 pm
Hi,
mary
2/16/2018 06:27:39 pm
Hi! Ask ko lang, kasi nag-submit nako ng 2551M online, then they confirm it via email. I just want to know if ppunta paba ako sa RDO ko? And sign a new one sa ready form na 2551M? Kasi i cant print it, kasi xml file siya and I cant convert it on PDF. Kinakabahan nako kasi mag-20 na.
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
2/21/2018 01:52:47 pm
Hi Mary,
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Hannah
2/27/2018 04:33:23 am
Thanks sa information Ms. Magagamit to sa REPOT ko sa TAX. Just passing by .:)
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jane
3/18/2018 01:25:47 am
hi ask ko lang nag file ako ng january i have 2551m ?first payment ko is feb 20 ?? .. tama ba ung month nalagay ko feb ? or dpat january ?
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
3/20/2018 10:03:21 am
Hi Jane,
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Nona
4/1/2018 04:46:50 am
I would like to know how am I going to file itr for yr 2017 when I haven't paid my tax from the previous yr, what shall I do to repay my tax, what forms to use and how much to pay for percentage tax? Income tax. Our business is transportation van. How to compute the taxes, I have no idea what to do. Please help. Thanks
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
4/4/2018 06:12:14 pm
Hi Nona,
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Mariane
4/9/2018 09:11:19 am
Hi there!
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
7/28/2018 01:09:53 pm
Hi Mariane,
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Mic
4/14/2018 11:02:44 pm
Hi, for example I have a business. I was able to sell 10K for March. How much should I declare for 2551?
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
7/28/2018 01:15:01 pm
Hi Mic,
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Mabelle Malong
4/20/2018 09:14:43 pm
Hello. I have a question. Is anyone authorizes to do computaion here in 255m1? Or you need to approach an accountant to do so. Thank you.
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
7/28/2018 01:14:13 pm
Hi Mabelle,
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Nelson Cabrera
7/22/2018 06:07:19 pm
Hi,
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
7/28/2018 01:06:50 pm
Hi Nelson,
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Rob
8/13/2018 09:53:17 pm
Hi Robelyn,
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
8/17/2018 08:10:23 am
Hi Rob,
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SHESHE
9/11/2018 07:39:34 am
Hi po.. bago lang po ako sa pagbabayd ng tax po sa BIR.. umatend naman po ako ng seminar par sa kung paano po proseso ng taxpaying ang problema po, mas marami pa akong di naintindihan sa diniscuss s amin kesa sa naintindihan ko po.. :(
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
9/14/2018 06:49:09 am
Hi SheShe,
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chedie narcelles
9/13/2018 11:59:39 am
nakaka asar na yan system ng BIR sa atin. how many times nilagagay ko sa form online 2551 M and 1701Q as 2018 but then when I check the E mail always the confirmation receipts shows year of 2017. eh paano ganyan eh di puro Penalty na naman. hay nako nakakbuwisit
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
9/14/2018 06:58:11 am
Hi Chedie,
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Daisyner
11/26/2018 08:47:06 pm
Hi.. kapag po ba ndi nakapag file ng 20th, may penalty ang 2551m at 2551q?? Salamat..
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Daryl
1/15/2019 04:34:16 pm
hi. sa COR 2303 ko nakalagay tax type percentage tax - quarterly. so form 2551Q. wala sa reminders yung monthly(2551M) pero binabayaran ko sa book keeper is pareho 2551M at 2551Q. double payment ako?
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
1/17/2019 06:42:47 pm
Hi Daryl,
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cla
1/26/2019 06:37:47 am
hi! can we file two forms of 2551q? my problem is this: one of my pay check for december was given late january, so that i failed to include that 1 check when i already finished filing my 2551q before the deadline. can i then file another 2551q just for that late check? thank you!
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
1/26/2019 08:44:21 am
Hi cla,
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Shaz
3/19/2019 12:42:55 pm
Hello po! Ask ko lang po wala npo bang 2551m? Magbabayad po kasi ako last week sabi sa banko wala ndaw 2551m 2551q ndaw po..
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
3/21/2019 06:27:54 pm
Hi Shaz,
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Joshua
9/16/2019 08:19:18 pm
yes po. sa TRAIN Law. 2551Q na ang gamit. wala na ang 2551M. Quarterly na po ang filing & payment.
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amalia sejera arcillas
8/10/2019 02:16:25 am
regarding on 2551m. is it sales invoice lang po ba ang basehan nun hindi po ang delivery reciept?
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Joshua
9/16/2019 08:20:40 pm
2551Q na po ang filing & payment ng Percentage Tax in the New TRAIN Law.
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roxan
8/19/2020 09:46:45 pm
hi mam ask lang po ako mam efps filling po kami sa tuwing mag submit na po ako nag e error po sya. ngaun august lang po nag start.
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Hi, can I ask about open case.. and hoping you can help me..
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
11/23/2020 10:43:35 am
Hi Gia,
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Francis
4/26/2021 01:13:43 am
I haven't filed a 2551 since opening a transport business, magkano po penalty nun since 2016?
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
4/26/2021 01:13:35 pm
Hi Francis,
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