BUREAU of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. said the BIR has caught a total of 506 illicit vape retailers and resellers as of October this year.
Lumagui said that based on BIR data, the tax liability, inclusive of penalties, already reached P181.69 million.
Non-payment of excise taxes, lack of internal revenue stamps, and lack of BIR registration of the vape products are the common violations of illicit vape retailers and resellers.
“As of the end of October 2024, the BIR has caught 506 illicit vape retailers/resellers during our raids. After our nationwide raid last October 16, there was a substantial increase of illicit vape stores,” Lumagui said.
Lumagui said the BIR would release regular updates on the nationwide crackdown against illicit vape retailers and resellers.
This will include updates on the total number of illicit vape stores and their total tax liability. (PNA)
