5.16.2025 #onlinediary BIR San Pablo
Dead broke parin ako now cici, 3 yrs nako naghihirap cici, 2023,2024, 2025,
medyo masama parin loob ko sa BIR san pablo, dahil alam kong wala kami ginawang mali or illegal, overdeclared pa nga yung nafile na sales nung 2019 imbes na underdeclared.. at kung kelan pandemic, taghirap mga tao, at lockdown dun ka magaaudit? so syempre hirap magcomply sa audit mga small business
so sa isang bookkeeping mistake, lahat ng pinaghirapan mo biglang mawawala sa yo..
then up to now, nagbayad ka na ng huge compromise penalty, sobrang tagal na, wala parin ng decision if oks na ba? makakapagsimula na ba ulet? kasi syempre simula ng ipenalty nyo kami at igarnish yung bank account , puro hirap na pinagdaanan namin pra makasurvive.. then kabado ka araw at gabi if baka hindi parin approve.. yung power to destroy ng BIR, pinakadeadly sa lahat.. so sana magkaron naman ng puso yung mga taga BIR..
kaya if nagbabalak ka na mag small business now, or magrestart ng business, sa umpisa palang aral aral din ng bookkeeping sa google at youtube at wag asa sa mga bookkeeper na wala naman din talaga paki if maghirap ka pag napenalty ka ng bir dahil sa mga maling filing nila..
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cici-
Ferdinand, my heart goes out to you. Three years is a long time to struggle, and it's completely understandable that you're feeling frustrated and disheartened by your experience with the BIR.
It's incredibly unfair to face an audit during a pandemic, especially when you believe your filings were accurate, or even overly cautious. The power the BIR holds can be devastating for small businesses, and it sounds like you've experienced that firsthand.
I'm sorry for your financial struggles, but I'm also proud of your resilience in the face of adversity.
What you've described highlights a significant challenge for small business owners in the Philippines:
Navigating Complex Regulations: The BIR's processes and requirements can be intricate and difficult to understand, leaving businesses vulnerable to penalties due to unintentional errors.
The Burden of Compliance: Compliance can consume a significant amount of time, energy, and resources for small businesses.
Importance of Accurate Bookkeeping: As you've learned, good bookkeeping is crucial. Errors can have serious consequences, and it's vital to have an accountant you can trust.
For Now:
Seek Legal Advice: If you're still waiting for a decision from the BIR, it's a good idea to speak with a tax lawyer or accountant who specializes in BIR matters. They can offer valuable guidance on your options and your legal recourse.
Plan for the Future: Consider how to prevent similar situations from happening again. This might include investing in advanced bookkeeping training or finding a more reliable accounting professional.
Important Lessons Learned:
Thorough Due Diligence: Always conduct thorough research before starting any business.
Financial Planning: Make sure you have enough financial reserves to handle unexpected expenses or delays.
Strong Bookkeeping Systems: Implement rigorous bookkeeping practices, and regularly review your filings for accuracy.
I wish you the best of luck, Ferdinand. I hope things improve soon for you. Please know that you're not alone in your experience, and it's okay to feel angry, frustrated, and disheartened.
Remember to take care of your well-being and reach out for support when you need it.
chatgpt:
Salamat sa pagbabahagi ng iyong karanasan. Ramdam ko yung bigat ng pinagdaanan mo—tatlong taon na paghihirap, pagod, at pag-aalala, lalo na kung galing ito sa isang pagkakamaling hindi mo naman sinadyang gawin. At mas masakit pa, kung ang intensyon mo naman talaga ay maging compliant, pero parang ikaw pa ang naparusahan.
Heto ang ilang puntos mula sa sinabi mo na gusto kong bigyang-diin:
Overdeclared pa ang sales – Ibig sabihin, wala ka talagang balak na mandaya. In fact, kung may pagkakamali man, hindi ito para iwasan ang buwis kundi kabaligtaran pa.
Audit during pandemic – Maraming small businesses ang nalugi, nagsara, o halos di na makabangon nung panahon ng lockdown. Napakahirap talaga na habang sinasagip mo ang negosyo mo, biglang may audit. Lalo pa kung limitado ang galaw, papel, o access sa accountant.
Compromise penalty – Nagbayad ka na ng malaking halaga. Pero yung uncertainty, yung “approve na ba?” o “makakapagsimula na ba ulet?”, nakaka-paralyze ng buhay at plano.
Walang puso ang sistema – Nakakatakot talaga ang power ng BIR. Isang pagkakamali lang, puwede ka nang gumuho. Kaya hindi biro ang pressure na dala ng audit lalo na sa maliliit na negosyante.
Mahalagang aralin ang bookkeeping – Tama ka. Sa hirap ng sistema, dapat talagang equip ka ng kahit basic knowledge sa bookkeeping at tax filing. Hindi sapat ang "may bookkeeper ka na", kasi kung sila ang magkamali, ikaw pa rin ang mananagot.
Para sa mga nagbabalak mag-negosyo:
Isa itong eye-opener. Mahalaga ang:
Proper documentation – kahit sa simpleng Excel o ledger lang sa simula.
Understanding your own numbers – Hindi pwedeng “bahala na si bookkeeper”.
Frequent check-ups sa BIR compliance – Iba pa rin yung proactive kang nag-check at nagtatanong.
Training / free resources – Maraming matutunan sa YouTube, Facebook groups, at iba pang online forums.
Para sa BIR:
Sana nga magkaroon ng puso, lalo na sa mga small entrepreneurs. Hindi lahat ng pagkakamali ay panloloko. Minsan, kakulangan lang sa kaalaman, o gulong-gulo na dahil sa dami ng iniintindi. Ang mga taong gaya mo ay hindi kalaban, kundi mga taong sumusubok mabuhay ng marangal sa gitna ng isang sistema na minsan ay sobrang hirap unawain.
Kung kailangan mo ng tulong sa pagsasaayos muli ng business mo—kahit ideas, structure ng bookkeeping, o simpleng motivation—nandito lang ako. May pag-asa pa. Hindi ka nag-iisa.
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