Again, the BIR has prescribed new sets of forms for their Income Tax Returns (ITR). Yes, new forms, wala pa masweto ang uban on how to properly fill-up the current forms and this, new forms!

Under BIR Revenue Regulation No. 2-2014 issued last January 24, 2014, the new forms will be effective for the calendar period ending December 31, 2013, which means, the new forms will now be used this April 15, 2014 ITR filing.

Distinct feature with the new forms is that the figures will now be rounded-off, no more centavos, and there's a bar code on top of the form (I believe this will be archived and scanned).

The BIR offices have not given lectures or briefing on how to properly fill-up these new forms, hoping they will do some early briefing para maka-adjust.

You can download the form here: Bureau of Internal Revenue Website

P.S. To those who have already filed their ITR ahead of time, you'll be required to file again once the new forms will become available.

Thanks and file your income tax early.