BIR Violation: “Failure to Keep Books of Accounts at the Place of Business” — What Was Your Experience?
Hi everyone. I'm a small business owner and recently had a BIR inspection/tax mapping.
I received a List of Violations from BIR, and the violation checked on the notice is:
C2 – Failure to keep Books of Accounts at the place of business
The notice says that I need to appear before the RDO within five (5) days from receipt of the letter to present my side of the case.
This is my first time dealing with this kind of BIR violation, so I'm hoping to hear from other business owners who have experienced the same or something similar.
For those who have gone through this:
- How did the process go when you went to BIR?
- How much was the penalty you actually paid?
- Was it a fixed amount or did it depend on your business/situation?
- Were you able to resolve the violation during your first visit?
- Did BIR require you to bring the Books of Accounts with you?
- Did you need to submit any additional documents or forms?
- How long did the whole process take?
- Did you need your accountant/bookkeeper to accompany you?
- Were you able to request a compromise or reduction of the penalty?
- Did BIR give you a deadline to pay after appearing before the RDO?
I'm mainly trying to understand how difficult the process is and what kind of penalty I should realistically prepare for.
I would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has personally experienced C2 – Failure to keep Books of Accounts at the place of business, especially from small businesses/sole proprietors.
Thank you!