Being a taxpayer means understanding the importance of contributing a part of your earnings for the betterment of the country. As proof that you are a taxpayer and a responsible member of society, you can apply for a Tax Identification Number (TIN) at your nearest branch of the Internal Revenue Office (BIR).
But how to get a TIN ID, you ask? It’s not as difficult as you think. Sure, the process can be complicated with all the forms you need to keep track of. Not to mention, the tin card itself isn’t as necessary as other government IDs.
General TIN Identification Requirements
Before proceeding to the steps on how to obtain a TIN identification, you should prepare the following TIN identification requirements, especially if this is your first time registering as a taxpayer. Please note that the TIN ID app is free.
- Completed BIR registration form (either 1902 or 1904)
- A valid identity document
- Birth certificate issued by PSA
- Community tax certificate
- 1 × 1 image (if applicable)
- Marriage contract (if applicable)
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Where to get the TIN ID
Can you get your TIN ID at any BIR branch? No, you cannot go to any branch for your TIN ID request.
Each taxpayer in the Philippines is assigned only one Tax District Office (RDO) with jurisdiction over their place of residence or business. Your designated RDO is where you can pay taxes, update information, or request or replace TIN IDs. This means you must go to your RDO to get your TIN ID.
You can check your RDO by calling the BIR Customer Assistance Division or by emailing contact_us@bir.gov.ph.
How to get TIN identification for new hires
For new employees, the Human Resources department is generally responsible for processing TIN identification requests.
Here are the steps to get your TIN for new taxpayers.
- Obtain BIR Form 1902 and submit the necessary requirements for your HR.
- The time of processing your application for you. Just wait for your card after a few days.
- If your employer asked you to process your TIN application yourself, go to the RDO where your business is registered and submit all the requirements there. Your ID will be processed within the day.
How to obtain a NIF identification for the Unemployed
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For students and unemployed Filipinos over the age of 18, you can obtain a NIF Identification under Executive Order No.98. This EO makes the TIN ID an essential requirement to transact with other government offices.
Here are the NIF identification requirements for the unemployed and students:
- Birth certificate, driver’s license, passport, Community Tax Certificate or any other document or identification issued by an authorized government body
- Passport (for non-resident aliens)
- Marriage contract (for married women)
Once you have these requirements, just follow these steps on how to get your TIN ID:
- Fill out the BIR Form 1904 and take your requirements (mainly your birth certificate) to the RDO of the city in which you reside.
- Submit the requirements to authorized personnel.
- Once your request is processed, wait for the date of issuance of your NIF.
