How to Pay BIR Taxes Online (2026): GCash, Maya, LandBank & More

You've computed your tax and filed your return. Now you need to actually pay — ideally without lining up at a bank. The good news: you can pay BIR taxes from your phone in a few minutes. The catch: filing and paying are two separate steps, and doing only one of them is one of the most common ways freelancers and small business owners end up with penalties.

First: file, then pay

If you use eBIRForms (most freelancers and sole proprietors do), the order is:

1. File your return in eBIRForms — e.g. 1701Q or 2551Q — and wait for the BIR email confirmation.
2. Pay the tax due through one of the channels below, on or before the deadline.
3. Keep both — the filing confirmation and the payment confirmation.

Filing without paying leaves you with an unpaid balance that accrues interest. Paying without filing means the BIR has money but no return — you're still treated as a non-filer. You need both.

If your tax due is ₱0 (e.g. a zero-income quarter), you only file. There's nothing to pay.

Your online payment options

The BIR accepts payments through several electronic channels. The common ones for individuals:

• GCash — via Bills → Government → BIR. The most convenient for most people.
• Maya — via Bills → Government → BIR.
• LandBank Link.BizPortal — the BIR's long-standing online payment portal. Accepts payment from various banks and e-wallets.
• DBP PayTax Online — lets you pay using a debit or credit card.
• Online banking — several authorized agent banks (e.g. UnionBank) offer BIR payment in their apps.

Not into online payments? You can still pay over the counter at an authorized agent bank (AAB). Under the Ease of Paying Taxes Act (RA 11976), you can generally file and pay at any AAB or RDO — not just the one where you're registered.

Channel names, menus and convenience fees change from time to time, so check the current list on the BIR website before you pay.

Step by step: paying with GCash or Maya

1. Open the app and go to Bills (Pay Bills) → Government → BIR.
2. Enter your details exactly as on your return:
   • TIN — usually 9 digits plus the branch code (00000 for most individuals)
   • RDO code — the 3-digit code on your Certificate of Registration (Form 2303)
   • Form type — e.g. 1701Q, 2551Q, 1701A
   • Tax type and ATC — e.g. income tax (IT) or percentage tax (PT)
   • Return period — the quarter or year you're paying for
   • Amount — the exact tax due from your return
3. Review everything carefully. A wrong TIN, form, or period can send your payment to the wrong place — fixing it later means letters to your RDO.
4. Confirm and pay. Screenshot the receipt and save the email/SMS confirmation with the reference number.

Step by step: LandBank Link.BizPortal

1. Go to the Link.BizPortal site and choose Bureau of Internal Revenue as the merchant.
2. Select the payment type (e.g. eBIRForms payment) and fill in your TIN, RDO, form, tax type, period, and amount.
3. Choose your payment method (bank account, debit card, or e-wallet, depending on what's available) and complete the payment.
4. Save the confirmation page and email.

What to keep as proof

Store these together, by quarter, with your books of accounts:

• The eBIRForms filing confirmation email
• A copy of the return you filed
• The payment confirmation (screenshot + email/SMS with reference number)

These are what you'll show if the BIR ever says you didn't file or pay — and what banks and embassies may ask for as proof of income.

Mistakes that lead to penalties

• Paying at 11:59 PM on the deadline. Apps go down and payments can take time to post. Pay at least a day or two early.
• Filing but forgetting to pay (or the reverse). Do both, same day.
• Wrong form or period. Paying your Q3 tax under Q2 makes Q3 look unpaid.
• Not filing zero returns. If you're registered, you file every quarter — even with ₱0 income. Missed zero returns are how open cases pile up.
• Losing the confirmation. Without proof, it's your word against the system.

Late payment brings a surcharge, interest, and possibly a compromise penalty. The Ease of Paying Taxes Act reduced these for micro and small taxpayers, but they still add up — and they apply even when the amount you owed was small.

Upcoming payment deadlines

• October 25 — 2551Q for Q3 (if you're on graduated rates and non-VAT)
• November 15 — 1701Q for Q3
• April 15 — annual income tax return (1701 or 1701A)

The full list is in our 2026 BIR tax calendar. If tax was withheld from you, subtract your Form 2307 credits before paying — so you don't overpay.

Know the amount before you open GCash

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Common questions

Can I pay BIR taxes with GCash?

Yes. In GCash, go to Bills → Government → BIR, enter your TIN, RDO, form, tax type, period and amount, then pay. Save the receipt and reference number.

Do I need to file before paying?

If you use eBIRForms, yes — file first and wait for the BIR confirmation email, then pay. Both must be done by the deadline.

How long does it take for an online payment to reflect?

It varies by channel and can take a few days. That's why you should pay early and keep your confirmation — the date of your payment is what counts.

Is there a fee for paying online?

Some channels charge a small convenience fee; others don't. Check the fee shown in the app before confirming.

What if I paid the wrong amount or form?

Don't pay again under the correct form until you've sorted it out. Contact your RDO with your payment proof — they can advise on correcting or applying the payment.

Disclaimer: General information only, not tax or legal advice. Payment channels, menus, fees and procedures change — verify at bir.gov.ph or with your RDO, and have a CPA review your filings.