Establishment of RDO Sub-Offices in Boracay and Camiguin Islands

September 13, 2013REVENUE ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 003-13SUBJECT:Establishment of RDO Sub-Offices in Boracay and Camiguin Islands   TO:All Internal Revenue Officials and Employees I. BackgroundIn the past, there were Regional Directors and Revenue District Officers who claimed that they could not generate the expected collections in their districts in spite of the robust economic activities particularly in certain islands which have become tourist haven. It was so because of the difficulties encountered by our taxpayers in these islands in complying with their tax obligations. Moreover, the absence of BIR men in these areas to closely monitor taxpayers' activities and serve promptly their needs was also a big factor. Thus through the initiative of said officials, these sub-offices existed in these islands without proper documentation and formal establishment. II. ObjectivesThis Order is being issued to:1. Establish formally the BIR Sub-Offices in the islands of Boracay and Camiguin.2. Prescribe the functions of the sub-office.3. Serve better/address promptly the tax compliance needs/concerns of taxpayers and businesses in the said islands.III. RDO Sub-OfficesThe following revenue districts shall have a sub-office: RDOSub-Office   ...