TIN ID — Guide on How To Get Taxpayer Identification Number Card from BIR

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Steps in Applying for TIN ID Based on Taxpayer’s Personal Details

TIN ID – Here is a guide on how to get a Taxpayer Identification Number card from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).

One of the most important identification document a person can have is the Taxpayer Identification Number. More popularly called TIN, this document certifies that the person pays taxes to the Bureau of Internal Revenue, the tax-collecting body of the government.

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The Bureau of Internal Revenue, more popularly called BIR, is also the body that releases Taxpayer’s Identification Number ID to the Filipinos. In the ID card it releases, the following details about the person are stated:

  • complete name of the person
  • birthday
  • address
  • photo
  • signature
  • BIR logo
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There are different ways in getting a TIN ID depending on the personal information of the taxpayer. Despite it, the most initial step is always the preparation of the TIN requirements for application.

For new employees, here are the steps that you should do next:

  • Step 1 — Submit your duly-accomplished requirements to your HR. Your employer or company’s HR will process it for your.
  • Step 2 — Wait for the issuance date of your TIN ID.
  • Step 3 — Attach your 1×1 ID picture.

For employed taxpayers who have existing Taxpayer’s Identification Number, here are the steps that you should do next:

  • Step 1 — Go to the RDO in your city or municipality.
  • Step 2 — Submit the documentary requirements.
  • Step 3 — Wait for the issuance date of your TIN ID.
  • Step 4 — Attach your 1×1 ID picture.

For self-employed taxpayers who have existing Taxpayer’s Identification Number, here are the steps that you should do next:

  • Step 1 — Go to the RDO in your city or municipality.
  • Step 2 — Submit the documentary requirements.
  • Step 3 — Wait for the issuance date of your TIN ID.
  • Step 4 — Attach your 1×1 ID picture.

For unemployed taxpayers who have existing Taxpayer’s Identification Number, here are the steps that you should do next to get the BIR-issued ID card:

  • Step 1 — Check the eligibility requirements such as the following:
    • Birth Certificate or any valid government-issued identification document
    • Passport if the applicant is a non-resident alien
    • Marriage Contract (for married women)
    • 1×1 ID picture
  • Step 2 — Submit the documentary requirements to the authorized BIR personnel.
  • Step 3 — Wait for the issuance date of your TIN ID.
  • Step 4 — Attach your 1×1 ID picture.

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