BIR sets February 2026 as Tax Awareness Month

February 2026 will be observed as Tax Awareness Month under Proclamation No. 486, s. 2024, which declares the month of February of every year as “Tax Awareness Month,” according to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).

In line with the proclamation of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the BIR said it issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 9-2026 to formally guide and strengthen the nationwide observance for February 2026.

The BIR said it will lead a coordinated, monthlong information and education campaign aimed at improving public understanding of taxpayer registration requirements, the filing of applicable tax returns, and the importance of paying the correct taxes on time.

The campaign will be anchored on the BIR’s year-round theme, “Mahusay na Serbisyo, Katumbas ng Buwis Mo,” which the agency said reflects its commitment to deliver excellent service to taxpayers with integrity and professionalism in collecting revenues for nation-building.

Through RMC No. 9-2026, the BIR said it seeks to enjoin government agencies, local government units, academic institutions, state universities and colleges, non-government organizations, multisectoral partners, and private-sector stakeholders at national and local levels to participate and support activities promoting tax awareness.

The BIR also said the circular encourages BIR external partners to initiate and undertake activities that will help enhance taxpayers’ voluntary compliance, particularly the timely filing and payment of correct taxes.

Under the issuance, the BIR encouraged its revenue regions, district offices, and external partners to disseminate BIR-approved tax awareness materials through physical displays and digital platforms.

The BIR said partners may repost official BIR tax advisories and filing reminders as part of the information drive.

The BIR also encouraged the organization of tax seminars, briefings, contests, media engagements, and other information and education initiatives in coordination with the agency.

The BIR said the participation of BIR officials and personnel as resource speakers in partner-led activities is likewise encouraged.

To ensure message consistency and accuracy, the BIR advised agencies and organizations to use only the official 2026 Tax Awareness Month materials released through the BIR’s official website and social media channels.

The BIR said the 2026 observance aligns with its DARES reform agenda, which it defined as Digital and Data Transformation, Audit Reform and Accountability, Revenue Collection and Base Protection, Employee Empowerment and Welfare Promotion, and Service Excellence and Stakeholder Engagement.

The agency said Tax Awareness Month serves as a platform to translate these reforms into practical, citizen-focused initiatives by making tax information more accessible, consistent, and responsive to taxpayer needs.