Implementation of Department of Budget and Management (DBM) National Budget Circular (NBC) No. 548 Dated May 15, 2013 Re: Amended Rules and Regulations on the Grant of Representation and Transportation Allowances (RATA) Effectivity of Which is January 1, 2013

June 6, 2013BIR MEMORANDUMTO:All Revenue Officials and Employees Concerned   SUBJECT:Implementation of Department of Budget and Management (DBM) National Budget Circular (NBC) No. 548 Dated May 15, 2013 Re: Amended Rules and Regulations on the Grant of Representation and Transportation Allowances (RATA) Effectivity of Which is January 1, 2013 Pursuant to NBC No. 548 dated May 15, 2013 of the DBM, RATA are granted to government officials in order to defray representation and transportation expenses while in the actual performance of the duties and responsibilities of their positions. HEcSDaAnent thereto, a rationalized scheme on the grant of RATA based on the number of work days of actual work performance in a month by the officials/employees concerned is prescribed:Number of Workdays of Actual WorkActual RATA for a MonthPerformance in a Month   1 to 525% of the monthly RATA  6 to 1150% of the monthly RATA  12 to 1675% of the monthly RATA  17 and more100% of the monthly RATAIn view thereof, the following guidelines shall be followed by those concerned: 1. RATA shall be processed on the...