BIR efforts to bring services 'closer' to taxpayers lauded
MANILA-Senator Win Gatchalian on Thursday lauded the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) in its effort to bring closer to the taxpayers their rights and obligations as he also sought for more hearings to determine if there is a need to create a National Taxpayers Advocate. "We are open for more discussions if a tax advocate is needed. I personally believe that duplication results in confusion" Gatchalian, chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, said. BIR Deputy Commissioner Marissa Cabreros said the agency fully supported the outcome of the hearing on Senate Bill Nos. 1077 or t...