As March 2025 approaches, businesses and individuals should be aware of critical tax filing and payment deadlines. Staying on top of your tax obligations can help you avoid penalties and ensure compliance with regulations. Below is a detailed breakdown of the important tax dates in March 2025, along with the key forms and payments due.
Week 1: March 3 - 7
March 3 (Monday)
e-Filing and e-Payment/Filing and payment of 1702Q (ITR) for QE 31 December 2024.
e-Filing/Filing of 1604-E (AIR for EWT) for 2024.
Submission of the SAWT for QE 31 December 2024.
Submission of soft copies of books of accounts and other required documents for YE 31 January 2025 (for those registered under CAS).
Submission of Inventory Lists for YE 31 January 2025.
e-Submission of SLSPI for QE 31 January 2025 (for LTS & eFPS filers).
March 4 (Tuesday)
Submission of attachments to 1702 (ITR), along with 1709 (RPT Form) (if applicable) for YE 31 October 2024 (for e-filers).
March 5 (Wednesday)
e-Filing and e-Payment/Filing and payment of 2000 (DST) for February 2025.
Week 2: March 10 - 14
March 10 (Monday)
Filing and payment of 1601-C (WTC) for February 2025 (non-eFPS filers).
Filing and payment of 0619-E and 0619-F (EWT and FWT) for February 2025 (non-eFPS filers).
e-Filing and e-Payment/Filing and payment of 1600 (VAT/PT withheld) for February 2025.
e-Submission of sales report using CRM/POS and/or other sales machines with TIN ending in even and odd numbers for February 2025.
Issuance of 2307 (Certificate of VAT/PT withheld) for February 2025.
March 11 (Tuesday)
e-Filing of 1601-C (WTC) for February 2025 (Group E).
e-Filing of 0619-E and 0619-F (EWT and FWT) for February 2025 (Group E).
March 12 (Wednesday)
e-Filing of 1601-C (WTC) for February 2025 (Group D).
e-Filing of 0619-E and 0619-F (EWT and FWT) for February 2025 (Group D).
March 13 (Thursday)
e-Filing of 1601-C (WTC) for February 2025 (Group C).
e-Filing of 0619-E and 0619-F (EWT and FWT) for February 2025 (Group C).
March 14 (Friday)
e-Filing of 1601-C (WTC) for February 2025 (Group B).
e-Filing of 0619-E and 0619-F (EWT and FWT) for February 2025 (Group B).
Remittance of HDMF contributions for February 2025 for employers whose names begin with letters A to D.
March 17 (Monday)
Filing with the SEC of the annual report for YE 30 November 2024 by corporations whose securities are registered under the SRC/RSA.
e-Filing of 1601-C (WTC) for March 2025 (Group A).
e-Filing of 0619-E and 0619-F (EWT and FWT) for March 2025 (Group A).
e-Payment of 1601-C (WTC) for March 2025 (all eFPS filers).
e-Payment of 0619-E and 0619-F (EWT and FWT) for March 2025 (all eFPS filers).
e-Filing and e-Payment/Filing and payment of 1702 (ITR) and other required attachments for YE 30 November 2024.
e-Filing and e-Payment/Filing and payment of 1707-A (CGT) for YE 30 November 2024.
Submission of bound loose-leaf books of accounts and other required documents for YE 28 March 2025 registered under loose-leaf.
Submission of notarized sworn declaration of new income recipients, availing of lower EWT rate or tax exemption, by withholding agents to the BIR for March 2025.
Submission to PEZA via ACMS of 1702Q (ITR) filed with the BIR on 04 April 2025 by PEZA-registered enterprises for QE 31 December 2024.
Remittance of PHIC contributions for March 2025 by employers whose PEN ends in 0 to 4.
Remittance of HDMF loan payments for March 2025.
March 19 (Wednesday)
Submission to PEZA/BOI of AFS and ITR filed with the BIR on 17 March 2025 by PEZA/BOI-registered enterprises whose YE is 31 October 2024.
Submission to PEZA/BOI of ATIR and ABR (Annexes A.1 to B.2) by PEZA/BOI-registered enterprises for YE 31 October 2024.
Remittance of HDMF contributions for March 2025 by employers whose names begin with letters E to L.
March 20 (Thursday)
Submission to PEZA of EZMPR by PEZA-registered enterprises for March 2025.
Remittance of PHIC contributions for March 2025 by employers whose PEN ends in 5 to 9.
March 24 (Monday)
Remittance of HDMF contributions for March 2025 by employers whose names begin with letters M to Q.
March 25 (Tuesday)
e-Filing and e-Payment/Filing and payment of 2550Q (VAT) for QE 28 March 2025.
e-Filing and e-Payment/Filing and payment of 2551Q (PT) for QE 28 March 2025.
Submission of SLSPI for QE 28 March 2025 (non-eFPS filers).
March 28 (Friday)
Remittance of HDMF contributions for March 2025 by employers whose names begin with letters R to Z or numeral.
Plan Ahead to Stay Compliant
March is a busy month for tax filing, especially for businesses handling withholding taxes, VAT, and other compliance reports. Mark your calendars, prepare your documents, and ensure that payments and submissions are made on time to avoid unnecessary penalties.
For any clarifications, it's best to consult with a tax professional or visit the tax authority's website for the latest updates. Stay proactive and make tax season stress-free!