Amendment to Submission Deadline and Penalty Provisions
- Operators of public utility vehicles must submit their Income Tax Returns to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on or before May 15 of each year.
- Failure to submit the ITR on time incurs a penalty of Php 250.00 per year.
- If the penalty is paid but the ITR is still not submitted, the operator’s unit/s will not be confirmed for registration until the ITR is filed.
Policy Considerations and Coordination with Government Agencies
- The Board emphasizes coordination with other government agencies to support government programs.
- The requirement and penalty serve to enforce compliance and facilitate proper regulation.
Supersession and Effectivity
- This Memorandum Circular supersedes any previous inconsistent issuances.
- The circular becomes effective fifteen (15) days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation or the Official Gazette.
Signatories and Adoption
- Adopted on December 29, 2006.
- Signed by the Chairman and Board Members of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB).