The bureau of internal revenue (BIR) orders the immediate suspension of its inspection activities, following complaints of abuse of letters of authority (LOA).
“I have ordered the immediate suspension of all video audits in other capacities and other related activities, including the issuance of Letters of Authority (LOAS) and Revenue Memorandim circular (RMC), according to Charlito Martin R. Mendoza said in a statement.”
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Treasury Secretary Frederick D. Ngena said in a separate statement that all field audits were suspended “in response to concerns raised by taxpayers regarding the issuance of tax orders.”
LOA allows incomeefICERS to open an investigation on the debts of the taxpayer, and it is necessary before any testing can proceed.
“We hear the people. We hear your concerns and we are working on them quickly. The people deserve better,” said Mr Go.
“The Department of Finance is committed to protecting our taxpayers from abuse through a comprehensive review of our existing policies and procedures,” he added.
Mr. Mendoza, who reflected on his post on November 13, said the temporary suspension will apply to all BIR offices affected by research and field operations.
This includes the major taxpayer service, revenue districts and the state ofefICES, inspection division, value-added tax reports audit units, and intelligence and special audit units.
“Exceptions to the suspension apply only to urgent or legally mandated cases such as active criminal investigations, one-time transactions, refund requests that require auditing, or urgent action on joint taxpayers.
Mr. Mendoza also said that he ordered the creation of a technical working group in the areas of Authorization and Objectives of Formation and Evaluation Reforms.
The group will review existing processes, identify operational and program vulnerabilities, recommend revised protocols, and include digital Visers and similar audit standards, he said.
“This suspension is necessary to protect the rights of taxpayers, strengthen internal discipline, and ensure the integrity of our assessment procedures. We take all complaints seriously, and any abuse of authority, abuse, or irregularities are not Put it in the Bureau,” said Mr. Mendoza.
At that time, Senator Erwin T. Tulfo filed a resolution senate Hon. 180 He urges the Blue Committee to investigate the misuse and “weapons operation” of Laas.
“We hope that Blue Ribbon will deal with this as soon as possible because they have been abusing this while everyone else is busy with Fours Control Medio,” said the newsboy in mixed Filipino and English.
In the resolution, Mr. Tulfo said the Committee should examine the integrity of the existing audit protocol and the LOA and the consistency of the documents and internal accountability mechanisms, as well as staff accountability mechanisms; and recommending changes.
“We received complaints from companies that used the LOA to declare their businesses, even though they had already paid taxes,” he said.
Business groups alleged that the BIR staff issued excessive and unusual Laas, such as those covering taxes that have already been settled and paid in full; improperly combined multiple tax years; and rigged tests to replace UNOFefIcerial areas.
Mr Tulfo said the loas are used to pressure your own businesses to pay “UgofefICIAL “Tax, with reduced payment prepared by BIR staff.
He was adding to what was done excessively,” he added. “Even if a businessman or business has paid their taxes, they will still check it.”
Mr. Tulfo said he intends to invite Bir Commer Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui, Jr. and examiners in the Senate Probe. – Aubrey rose a. with a baby and They don’t live
