BIR extends tax filing, payment deadline in Metro Manila to Nov. 19

GMA Network - Nov 11, 2026

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Wednesday announced that the deadlines for filing of tax returns and tax payments in Metro Manila due on November 16 to 18, will be extended to November 19 amid the ASEAN Summit and Related Summits 2026.

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