Make a research of Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Officers of the Philippines and

conduct an additional research of their specific work.

*Commissioner of Internal Revenue

- The power to interpret the provisions of this Code and other tax laws shall be under the
exclusive and original jurisdiction of the Commissioner, subject to review by the Secretary of
Finance.
- The power to decide disputed assessments, refunds of internal revenue taxes, fees or other
charges, penalties imposed in relation thereto, or other matters arising under this Code or other
laws or portions thereof administered by the Bureau of Internal Revenue is vested in the
Commissioner, subject to the exclusive appellate jurisdiction of the Court of Tax Appeals.

*Revenue Officer (Taxpayer’s Assistance)

- Conducts face-to-face interviews with taxpayers.
- Obtains and analyzes financial information to ascertain the ability to pay the tax bill.
- Designs payment plans to help those with tax arrears pay them over time.
- Garnishes wages and seizes personal property to pay off delinquent taxes.

*Administrative Officer (Budget Officer)

- Reviews fiscal documents and accounts relating to disbursement of funds;
- Participates in the budget execution and reporting activities;
- Prepares ROA, vouchers, payroll, etc. covering payments chargeable against authorized
allotments.
- Liaises/follow-up with the Department of Budget and Management in connection with
budgetary matters
- Prepares schedules of expenditures for the Department in accordance with the performance
budget
- Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Reference:
https://www.bir.gov.ph/index.php/philippine-transparency-seal/bir-officials.html