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Looking for your RDO code?
In this guide, you’ll learn how to get or verify any RDO code so you know where your tax records are kept and which BIR office you should transact with.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is not substitute for professional advice.
Related: How to Transfer RDO Using BIR Form 1905
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What is RDO in BIR?
RDO, which stands for Revenue District Office, is a sector under the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) that keeps the records of taxpayers under its jurisdiction.
An RDO performs many tax functions, but the most familiar to taxpayers is its array of frontline services, such as processing of Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) registration and TIN card issuance.
Although the BIR has more than 100 RDOs in the Philippines, each taxpayer is assigned to only one RDO.
Since BIR registration records are not centralized (as every RDO keeps its own records of its registered taxpayers), you can access your information and transact only with the RDO where you’re presently registered.
Thus, it’s important to know the RDO where you’re registered.
What is an RDO code?
An RDO code is a three-digit numeric or alphanumeric code assigned to each RDO in the country.
The BIR uses these codes for tracking the amount of tax collection within a particular region, as well as recording and processing tax returns, tax payments, and withholding taxes.
For taxpayers, the RDO code matters only when filling out tax forms, as it’s required for every transaction with the BIR.
How to Know Your BIR RDO Code: 3 Ways.
Do you already have a TIN but don’t know or can’t remember your RDO code? You can retrieve or verify your correct RDO code in any of these three ways:
1. Check your BIR Form 1901/1902/1903/1904/1905.
Look for a copy of the BIR form you filed when you applied for a TIN.
It’s the BIR Form 1901 for self-employed, BIR Form 1903 for corporate taxpayers, or BIR Form 1904 for one-time taxpayers and people registered under EO 98.
If you’re an employee, you may request a copy of your BIR Form 1902 from the HR department of the employer that handled your TIN registration.
However, if you previously filed for RDO transfer, you need to find your updated RDO code, which is written on your copy of the BIR Form 1905.
Once you’ve gotten hold of your BIR form, you can find your RDO code somewhere at the upper right of the document.
2. Contact the BIR hotline.
You may inquire about your RDO code by calling the BIR’s Customer Assistance Division.
For security purposes, the BIR provides the RDO code over phone call rather than email. When you call the BIR contact center, you’ll be asked for your full name, TIN, birthdate, mother’s maiden name, and other details to verify your identity.
Here are the numbers to call when you need to know your RDO code:
- 8981-7030
- 8981-7003
- 8981-7040
- 8981-7020
- 8981-7046
- 8981-7419
- 8981-7452
- 8981-7478
- 8981-7479
Related: Tax in the Philippines: An Ultimate Guide to Filing and Paying Taxes
3. Visit the nearest RDO.
This method for verifying your RDO code may be the most inconvenient, but it’s a sure way to get the information you need, especially if you can’t get through the busy BIR hotlines.
Go to any RDO and request a TIN verification slip. Fill it out with your full name, birth date, and address. If you’re a married woman, you should indicate your maiden name.
Present your accomplished slip to the BIR officer who will then stamp it and indicate your TIN, RDO code, and RDO location.
Related: How to Verify Lost or Forgotten TIN (Taxpayer Identification Number)
At a Glance: The Updated List of BIR RDO Codes in the Philippines.
Go back to the main article: Tax in the Philippines: An Ultimate Guide to Filing and Paying Taxes
About the Authors.
Miguel Dar is a CPA and an experienced tax consultant who specializes in tax audits. He provides tax advice to various start-up enterprises and clarified tax concerns of individual taxpayers. This includes assisting clients in registering their businesses, tax and bookkeeping training for start-up businesses, settling open cases, tax planning for future tax compliance and answering tax-related inquiries. Connect with him on Linkedin.
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Hi,
What if I am an employee, and my ITR was filed by my company under RDO 124, but I also have a COR under self-employed and earning income from profession under RDO 044. How should I file my annual ITR?
You’re a mixed-income earner so you should follow the procedure in filing an income tax return for mixed-income earners. For more information, please go to this page: https://filipiknow.net/income-tax-return/
Yes, I’ll be using BIR form 1701. But what RDO should I use?
The RDO where you’re currently registered. If you have no idea which RDO holds your tax records, contact the BIR hotline or inquire at the nearest RDO. This information is already in the same article I just gave you: https://filipiknow.net/income-tax-return/#2_File_your_tax_returns_at_the_correct_venue
Hi,
Good day.
I just want to ask po regarding about sa “How to Transfer RDO Using BIR Form 1905” then on “BIR Form 1905 filing for RDO transfer of employees with a new employer.”
Im currently unemployed po as of the moment and then may new employer na din po ako. I just want to ask if pwede po ba talaga via email ifile ang BIR 1905 form?, since if physical po pupunta need po ng COE, eh wala pa po ako copy ng COE sabi po kasi within 50-60 working days pa daw po mabibigay ng former employer ko po. And nakita po na if via email pwede na po ung government issued ID. My question is, okay lang po ba talaga na govt issued ID lang ang provide ko if via email po ako mag file?
I hope masagot po asap, need na po kase hehe and sorry medyo mahaba po.
Yes, that will be fine. However, you need to follow up on your request to make the transfer will be processed.
Thanks for the clear instructions. Now I know how to retrieve my RDO code(since I forgot it). I’m planning to transfer to another RDO(from RDO xxx to RDO 057). My question is, should I process it in RDO 057(Binan) or can I process it on any BIR office near me?
You should process it in RDO xxx and then the latter will do the transferring to RDO 057. You can’t just do this in any BIR office.
Good day po…nag rerequest po ako ng transfer ng RDO ko from 050 to RDO 065, until now po hindi pa nagrereply sa email ko. Bakit po ang tagal mag process and RDO 050??
You should try calling your RDO’s hotline for a quick response.