The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) conducted raids on 747 establishments in a sweeping nationwide enforcement activity.
These businesses were found to be non-compliant with tax regulations.
The crackdown was carried out by all revenue regions and the large taxpayers service on July 13 and 14.
The BIR said the total tax liability of the raided businesses, including stores, warehouses, and various establishments, is yet to be determined.
BIR commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. sternly warned traders and owners of the raided establishments that the agency would not hesitate to take legal action against them.
Criminal cases will be filed against those found to be non-compliant with tax regulations.
Furthermore, the BIR is committed to ensuring the destruction of the confiscated goods.
The raids primarily targeted businesses dealing with excisable products, including cigarettes, vape products, alcoholic drinks, sweetened beverages, petroleum, mineral products, automobiles, and other items subject to excise taxes.
“Pay your excise taxes. We will raid non-compliant businesses. We will close their operations,” Lumagui said.