Estimate your Philippine income tax in minutes
Answer simple questions for your taxpayer situation, then see an estimated tax, likely BIR form, and next steps to verify before filing.
Estimated tax
PHP 18,750
Estimated tax
PHP 18,750
Source notes included
Built for verification
Start with your situation
Built around how you actually describe your income
You don't start with form numbers — you start with how you earn. Pick the situation that fits and we'll point you to the right estimate and verification steps.
Employees
Check how compensation income affects your annual estimate and what documents to review.
Freelancers and Professionals
Understand likely income tax treatment when clients pay you directly or issue tax certificates.
Self-Employed Business Owners
Estimate from business income and see which records, deductions, and deadlines may matter.
Mixed Income Earners
Combine salary and business or professional income so your estimate reflects both paths.
How it works
A practical flow for people who are not tax experts
You don't need to learn tax language first. The estimator gathers the basics, then explains your result in ordinary terms.
Choose your income situation
Pick the closest path: employee, freelancer, self-employed, business owner, or mixed income.
Enter only the numbers needed
Add income, withholding, and credits where they apply. You won't hit tax jargon until it actually matters.
Review the estimate
See estimated tax, likely BIR form, and a plain-language explanation of how you got the result.
Verify before filing
Use the source notes and reminders as a checklist before submitting anything through official channels.
Have these ready
Trust and limitations
Helpful guidance without overclaiming
Useful for getting your bearings, and honest about the limits of an educational estimate.
Built for verification
We point you to exactly what to double-check before you file anything official.
Explains why a path applies
You get the reasoning behind your taxpayer path, not just a number on a screen.
Shows likely forms carefully
Forms are shown as likely, with a clear reminder to verify against current BIR requirements.
Uses ordinary language first
Tax terms come with context, so you know what to do without reading BIR circulars first.
This is not an official BIR filing platform
PinoyTaxGuide provides educational estimates for common individual taxpayer situations. Users should verify final filings with current BIR rules, official forms, or a qualified tax professional.
What users should expect
- An estimate for common Philippine individual taxpayer paths
- Likely forms and deadlines presented as items to verify
- A clearer checklist before preparing an official filing
What you get
A tax estimate that explains itself
You leave with a number, a likely path, and the exact items to verify. No guessing, and no pretending this is official filing software.
Your estimated income tax
Based on the income situation you select.
Likely BIR form to verify
The return type that probably applies to you.
Deadline reminders
Shown as guidance specific to your situation.
Source notes and assumptions
So you can double-check the result before filing.
FAQs
Common questions before estimating tax
Clear answers help first-time users understand what PinoyTaxGuide can do, what it cannot do, and how to use the result responsibly.
Is PinoyTaxGuide an official BIR website?+
No. PinoyTaxGuide is not an official BIR website. It is an educational tax estimator and filing guide built to help users understand likely tax treatment, forms, and deadlines more clearly.
Who is this Philippine tax estimator for?+
The product is intended for common Philippine individual taxpayer situations such as employees, freelancers, self-employed professionals, mixed income earners, and small business owners.
Does PinoyTaxGuide file my tax return?+
No. It helps you estimate and understand what may apply. You still need to use official filing channels and verify the final return before submitting.
Is the tax estimate final?+
No. Results are estimates only. Users should verify final filing details against current BIR rules, forms, and official guidance before submitting anything.
Can freelancers and professionals use this?+
Yes. Freelancers are one of the main V1 audiences. The goal is to help them evaluate likely tax treatment, possible forms, and filing steps in a simpler way.
Will this show which BIR form I may need?+
Yes. PinoyTaxGuide is designed to show likely BIR forms and explain why they may apply, while making clear that the suggestion should still be verified before filing.
Do I need an account to start?+
No. The landing flow is designed around starting an estimate quickly, without making users learn tax jargon or create an account first.
Start with an estimate before you prepare the return
Choose your taxpayer situation, answer the guided questions, and get a clearer view of your likely tax, form, and verification steps.
Educational estimate only. Verify final filing details with current BIR rules and official filing channels.