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OVERVIEW

1. What is eFPS?

2. What is e-Filing?

3. What is e-Payment?

4. Why do we need to use the eFPS? What are its objectives?

5. What are the expected benefits of the system?

6. Who is eligible to use the system?

7. What do I need to get started with eFPS?

8. When was the first implementation of the eFPS?

9. Is there any additional cost that the taxpayer will incur upon availment of this system?

10. What is the scope or coverage of the eFPS?

11. Is the transaction with eFPS secure?

ENROLLMENT

1. Where can I get information regarding enrollment procedures for eFPS?

2. What are the steps in enrolling to eFPS?

3. What are the requirements in availing of the system?

4. How many days would it take for me to know if my enrollment was approved or rejected?

5. As a large taxpayer, do I need to enroll my branches separately?

6. Can we submit more than one e-mail account during the enrollment?

7. How can you check whether the persons enrolled in the eFPS are authorized by the taxpayer/company?

8. Can I enroll more than once?

9. Do I also need to enroll with an eFPS-AAB after enrolling with the eFPS?

10. What are the possible reasons / grounds for the rejection of enrollment?

11. Am I allowed to change my user password on a regular or periodic basis?

12. What if the user is no longer authorized to transact with eFPS in behalf of the company? Can the username be changed?

13. I forgot my password what will I do?

14. I forgot my answer to the Challenge Question, what will I do?

15. Can I file my return manually in case the eFPS is unavailable?

16. Do I have the option to choose what to file electronically or manually from the applicable forms covered by the system?

17. What would be my proof of e-filing a tax return?

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18. Will I be penalized for late e-filing if the cause was the unavailability of the eFPS?

19. Can I amend my e-filed return?

20. Can I still access my previously e-filed tax returns in the same form that they appeared when I first e-filed them?

21. Can I change the company information such as its address, telephone number or contact person in the eFPS Change User Information menu?

22. Will my payment be subjected to penalties if I e-file earlier than the deadline and e-pay at a later date but within the due date?

23. Will there be incentives if I avail of eFPS?

e-PAYMENT

1. Can I enroll and open an account in any of the eFPS-AABs?

2. Do I need to have an existing account with an eFPS-AAB for e-payment purposes?

3. Until what time do the eFPS-AABs accept e-payment?

4. If I am enrolled in multiple eFPS-AABs, can I pay in two banks for a single return?

5. Can I pay my tax liabilities by check?

6. Can we pay our income tax and excise tax using the Tax Debit Memo?

7. What are the Modes of Payment that I can use for e-Payment?

8. When can I get the bank confirmation number for my e-payment transaction?

9. When is the return deemed filed and the tax due thereon deemed paid?

10. How will I know that penalties will be imposed on me for late e-filing?

OTHER FAQs

1. Can I view the return and the payment that I made?

2. What are the existing eFPS Error Messages and Application Messages?

3. What are the minimum PC requirements and browser versions for eFPS?

4. What are the eFPS Security Settings?

5. eFPS does not respond after submitting the payment form to the bank. What will I do?

What is eFPS ?

eFPS stands for Electronic Filing and Payment System, and it refers to
the system developed and maintained by the Bureau of Internal
Revenue (BIR)
for electronically filing tax returns, including attachments, if any, and
paying taxes due thereon, specifically through the
internet.

What is e-Filing?

e-Filing is the process of electronically filing returns

including attachments, if any, specifically through the internet.

What is e-Payment?

e-Payment is the process of electronically paying a

tax liability through the internet banking facilities of Authorized
Agent Banks
(AABs).

Why do we need to use eFPS? What are its objectives?

With eFPS, taxpayers can avail of a paperless tax filing experience

and can also pay their taxes online through the convenience of an

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internet-banking
service via debit from their enrolled bank account. In addition, since eFPS is available
on the Internet, taxpayers can
file and pay for their taxes anytime, anywhere as long as
he or she is using a computer with an internet connection.

What are the expected benefits of the system?

The eFPS is:

- Convenient to use - it is quick and simple to use, as well as secure.

- Interactive - information exchange is immediate and online, users get immediate

feedback from the system when enrolling, e-filing
or performing e-payments.

- Self-validating - errors are minimized because all of the information supplied by

the taxpayer is validated before final submission.

- Fast - response or acknowledgment time is quicker than manual filing.

- Readily available - eFPS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including holidays.

- Secure - return and payment transactions are more secure, as all data transmission is encrypted.

- Cost effective - processing cost of returns and payments is minimized

(e.g. receiving, pre-processing, encoding, error-handling and
storage).

Who is eligible to use the system?

Mandated taxpayers who need to file and pay their taxes to the Philippine government are eligible to use the system.

What do I need to get started with eFPS?

In order to use eFPS, you would need to use a computer capable of connecting to the
internet and a subscription for internet service
from an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

In addition, you need an Internet browser installed on your computer.

Supported Browsers are:
Mozilla Firefox version 40 and up; or
Google Chrome version 45 and up; or Internet Explorer version 11 and up; and with 800 x 600 or higher resolution.

An e-mail account, so you can receive email notifications from eFPS and the BIR.

Optionally, you would also need:

-Adobe Reader version 8 or higher to view and fill up offline tax returns;

-WinZIP or WinRAR to compress and decompress file attachments to returns, downloadable offline tax return forms, and other files;

-Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 or higher to view downloadable job aids and PowerPoint presentations;

-Microsoft Word 2003 or higher and Acrobat Reader to view additional downloadable
information or help files, and others.

When was the first implementation of eFPS?

The system is available online since June 1, 2001.

Is there any additional cost that the taxpayer will incur upon availment of this system?

None whatsoever, enrollment and usage of eFPS is FREE of charge. However,

check with your bank (where you have enrolled for e-
payment) if they charge fees and/or if your need to
maintain a minimum ADB (Average Daily Balance).

What is the scope or coverage of the eFPS?

Currently, the eFPS allows you to e-file and e-pay for the following forms:

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FORM DESCRIPTION
Form 0605 Payment Form
Form 1600 Monthly Remittance Return of Value Added Tax and Other Percentage Taxes Withheld
Remittance Return of Percentage Tax on Winnings and Prizes Withheld by Race Track
Form 1600WP
Operators
Form 1601C Monthly Remittance Return of Income Taxes Withheld on Compensation
Form 1601E Monthly Remittance Return of Creditable Income Taxes Withheld (Expanded)
Form 1601F Monthly Remittance Return of Final Income Taxes Withheld
Monthly Remittance Return of Final Income Taxes Withheld On Interest Paid On Deposits and
Form 1602
Yield On Deposit Subtitutes, Trust, etc.
Quarterly Remittance Return of Final Income Taxes Withheld on Fringe Benefits Paid to
Form 1603
Employees Other than Rank and File
Form 1604CF Annual Info Return of Income Taxes Withheld on Compensation and Final Withholding Taxes
Annual Info Return of Creditable Income Taxes (Expanded) / Income Payments Exempt from
Form 1604E
Withholding Taxes
Annual Income Tax Return for Individuals Earning Compensation Income (Including Non
Form 1700
Business / Non Profession Related Income)
Annual Income Tax Return for Self Employed Individuals, Estates and Trusts (Including those
Form 1701
with Business and Compensation Income)
Quarterly Income Tax Return for Self Employed Individuals, Estates and Trusts (Including those
Form 1701Q
with Business and Compensation Income)
Form 1702 Annual Income Tax Return for Corporation and Partnerships
Form 1702Q Quarterly income Tax Return for Corporations and Partnerships
Form 1704 Improperly Accumulated Earnings Tax Return
Form 2000 Documentary Stamp Tax Declaration / Return
Form 2200A Excise Tax Return for Alcohol Products
Form 2200AN Excise Tax Return for Automobiles and Non Essential Goods
Form 2200M Excise Tax Return for Mineral Products
Form 2200P Excise Tax Return for Petroleum Products
Form 2200T Excise Tax Return for Tobacco Products
Form 2550M Monthly Value Added Tax Declaration
Form 2550Q Quarterly Value Added Tax Return
Form 2551 Quarterly Percentage Tax Return
Form 2551M Monthly Percentage Tax Return
Percentage Tax Return for Transactions Involving Shares of Stock Listed and Traded Through
Form 2552
the Local Stock Exchange or Through Initial and/or Secondary Public Offering
Form 2553 Return of Percentage Tax Payable under Special Laws

The current user coverage of eFPS includes:

- Taxpayer Account Management Program (TAMP) taxpayers

- Those required to secure the BIR-ICC and BIR-BCC
- National Government Agencies
- Licensed Local Contractors
- Enterprises enjoying fiscal incentives (PEZA, BOI, etc.)
- Top 5,000 Individual Taxpayers
- Corporations with paid-up capital stock of P10 million and above
- Corporations with complete Computerized Accounting System (CAS)
- Procuring government agencies on withholding VAT and Percentage taxes
- Government bidders
- Large Taxpayers
- Top 20,000 Private Corporations
- Insurance companies and stockbrokers

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Is the transaction with eFPS secure?

Yes, security features are embedded in the system. The transmission of data on every
transaction is encrypted and secured by the
state-of-the-art technology provided by SSL (Secure Sockets Layer),
which is the industry-standard protocol for secure Web-based
communications, and VERISIGN. Likewise, user
validation or authentication is handled by the system's enrollment and log on facility,
which has two levels of
security username password, and challenge question. In addition, eFPS is securely hosted, protected by state-
of-the-art
security measures such as firewalls, intrusion detection and anti-virus systems to protect against network intrusions
and
extended downtime periods. eFPS employ the same security measures to ensure that payment instructions sent by eFPS
to their e-
payment facilities are secure.

Where can I get information regarding enrollment procedures for eFPS

Enrollment procedures for the Electronic Filing

and Payment System can be viewed online at the eFPS webpage under jobaids link.

What are the steps in enrolling to eFPS?

Step 1: Access BIR website at www.bir.gov.ph, using your internet browser.

Step 2: Click on eFPS icon to go the eFPS home page.
Step 3: From the eFPS Login page, click on 'Enroll to eFPS' link.
Step 4: The eFPS enrollment form appears. Complete the required fields on the Enrollment
Form page. Then, click on the "Submit"
button.

eFPS will inform you thru a pop-up message that your enrollment has been successfully received.
Then you have to wait for an email
message from BIR informing you of the status of your enrollment
whether approved or disapproved. Once your account has been
activated, you are ready to e-file and
e-pay, and perform all the functions within eFPS.

It is important for you to remember your username and password, as well as the correct answer
to the challenge question. Keep your
username, password and challenge question answer to yourself.
Do not make it easy to guess, nor write it down.

What are the requirements in availing of the system?

First, you should be registered with BIR-Integrated Tax System;

Next you should submit a Certification from the President of the
corporation authorizing two (2) officers to file return and to
enroll for availment
of the eFPS, as well as a Letter of Intent to avail of eFPS;
Enrollment in eFPS; and
Enrollment with any eFPS-Authorized Agent Bank (eFPS-AAB) for use of their e-payment system.

How many days would it take for me to know if my enrollment was approved or rejected?

Expect an e-mail from the BIR within three (3) to ten (10) working days informing the status of your enrollment.

As a large taxpayer, do I need to enroll my branches separately?

No, only non-large taxpayers need to enroll their branches separately. Large taxpayers,
however, are required to file a consolidated
return through their head offices.

Can we submit more than one e-mail account during the enrollment?

No, you are only allowed to have one e-mail account per user for eFPS purposes.
Taxpayers may have as much as three (3) user
accounts for a single TIN.

How can you check whether the person enrolled in the eFPS are authorized by the taxpayer/company?

A verification of the Certification of Authorized User/s submitted by the taxpayer will be conducted by the BIR.

Can I enroll more than once?

No, you can only enroll once per company. However, once the initial user is activated,
he/she may enroll additional users using the
Enroll More Users facility on eFPS.
Taxpayers may have as much as three (3) user accounts for a single TIN.

Do I also need to enroll with an eFPS-AAB after enrolling with the eFPS?

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Yes, you need to enroll separately to the e-payment facility of an eFPS-AAB

of your choice in accordance with the latter's enrollment
procedures.

What are the possible reasons / grounds for the rejection of enrollment?

There may be several reasons / grounds for the rejection of enrollment, these include, but not limited to, the following:

1) Upon investigation, taxpayer was found to be bogus;

2) Information provided in the enrollment form does not match with the documents submitted and/or registration data stored in BIR
database; and
3) Person enrolled is not authorized by President of the Corporation/Head of Office.

Am I allowed to change my user password on a regular or periodic basis?

Yes, you are encouraged to change your user password regularly for security purposes using the Change User Info facility.

What if the user is no longer authorized to transact with eFPS in behalf of the company? Can the
username be changed?

No, the username need not be changed. The Taxpayer must submit a Board Resolution or a
similar written request to BIR for the
revocation of access of a deactivated user.
The same written request should indicate the name of the newly authorized user.
Once
the deactivation request has been processed by BIR, the Taxpayer can now enroll the
newly authorized user thru the 'Enroll More
Users' facility of eFPS.

I forgot my password what will I do?

You may go to the eFPS Site and click the 'Forgot Password' link. You need to
supply your TIN, Branch Code, Username and Answer to
the Challenge Question.
An email will be sent to your registered email address with a system generated password.

I forgot my answer to the Challenge Question, what will I do?

The following procedures should be accomplished:

1. The taxpayer shall write a request for the cancellation of the eFPS account at the Revenue District Office (RDO) where registered;

2. If the registered taxpayer in a Non-Individual, submit a Board Resolution authorizing the user/s to use eFPS. If the registered
taxpayer is an Individual, submit Certification of Authorized user/s (maximum of 3 persons);

3. The RDO shall evaluate the request to cancel the account if justifiable;

4. After cancellation of the account, the authorized user shall re-enroll online to indicate his new username, password and answer to
the challenge question in the Enrollment Form;

5. The RDO shall activate (or reject/put on-hold) the account after proper evaluation;

6. Upon activation, the user may login in eFPS using the new login credentials supplied during enrollment.

Can I file my return manually in case the eFPS is Unavailable?

Yes, you can file your returns manually if there is a system maintenance
and/or technical error that renders the system unavailable as
announced
through an official advisory. A formal notification will also be subsequently
issued when system operations
normalize/stabilize.

Do I have the option to choose what to file electronically or manually from the applicable forms covered
by the system?

Only tax returns not covered by the system can be filed manually.

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What would be my proof of e-filing a tax return?

A system generated filing reference number (FRN) is issued for every successful filing transaction.
You can inquire/print the said
return thru the Tax Return Inquiry facility.
The reference number is embedded on the upper right hand corner of the return,
which
shall serve as your proof for e-filing.

Will I be penalized for late e-filing if the cause was the unavailability of the eFPS?

No penalty will be charged to you for late e-filing, if during deadlines the eFPS
was unavailable as announced through a Revenue
Memorandum Circular/Advisory on Systems Unavailability.

Can I amend my e-filed return?

Yes, for as long as no Letter of Authority has yet been issued for the investigation of the same

Can I still access my previously e-filed tax returns in the same form that they appeared when I first e-
filed them?

Yes, you can still access the electronic copies of the returns in their original format as e-filed via the
eFPS for a period of two (2)
months from filing thereof. You have the option to print the submitted return
thru the 'Tax Return Inquiry' facility. After the said
retention period, information in the returns is
available in the BIR Integrated Tax System (ITS) in a different format. Furthermore, you
may secure a
certification from the office where you are registered (RDO, LTS/LTDO) containing the information you
supplied in the
return which you e-filed via the eFPS.

Can I change the company information such as its address, telephone number or contact person in the
eFPS Change User Information menu?

No, registration update is not covered by eFPS. Changes should be done through BIR Form 1905 and the same should
be filed with
the Large Taxpayers Assistance Division (LTAD) / Large Taxpayers District Office (LTDO)
or at the Revenue District Office (RDO) where
you are registered.

Will my payment be subjected to penalties if I e-file earlier than the deadline and e-pay at a later date
but within the due date?

Your payment will not be subjected to penalties if you e-file earlier and pay at a later date as
long as it is done within the due date.

Will there be incentives if I avail of eFPS?

Your payment will not be subjected to penalties if you e-file earlier and pay at a later date as
long as it is done within the due date.

FORM NO. DESCRIPTION CODAL PROVISION FOR DEADLINE

Annual Income Tax Return for Individuals Earning Sec. 51 (C) April 15 of each year covering income for the
1700
Purely Compensation Income preceding taxable year
Sec. 77 (B) On or before the fifteenth (15th) day of April or
Annual Income Tax Return for Corporations and
1702 on or before the 15th day of the 4th month following the
Partnerships
close of the fiscal year, as the case may be
Quarterly Income Tax Return for Corporations Sec. 77 (B) Within 60 days following the close of each of
1702Q
and Partnerships the first three (3) quarters of the taxable year
Sec. 114 (A) Within 25 days following the close of each
2550Q Quarterly VAT Return
taxable quarter prescribed for each taxpayer.
Sec 120 (A) Tax On Overseas Dispatch, Message or
Conversation Originating from the Philippines Within 20
days after the end of each quarter.
2551 Percentage Tax Return Sec 125 Amusement Tax Within 20 days after the end of
each quarter.
Sec 126 Tax on Winnings Within 20 days from the date
the tax was deducted and withheld.
2200A Excise Tax Returns on Alcohol Product
Sec. 130 (A) (2) before removal of domestic products
2200P Excise Tax Returns of Petroleum Product
from place of production
2200T Excise Tax Returns on Tobacco Product

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e-PAYMENT

Can I enroll and open an account in any of the eFPS-AABs?

You can enroll and open an account (or use your existing accounts) with any eFPS-AAB
who are capable to accept payments through
the Internet banking facilities.

Do I need to have an existing account with an eFPS-AAB for e-payment purposes?

Yes, you have to have an existing account with an eFPS-AAB for e-payment purposes.
Please check with your chosen eFPS-AAB for
fees and/or minimum Average Daily Balance (ADB) requirements.

Until what time do the eFPS-AABs accept e-payment?

Each eFPS-Accredited Agent Bank (eFPS-AAB) has its own cut-off time for accepting e-payment.
Please inquire from your bank on
their cut-off times.

If I am enrolled in multiple eFPS-AABs, can I pay in two banks for a single return?

Yes, you can e-pay using multiple banks for a single return.
Just click on 'Tax Return Inquiry' than 'Proceed to Payment' button.

Can I pay my tax liabilities by check?

No, eFPS does not accept check payments.

Can we pay our income tax and excise tax using the Tax Debit Memo?

Yes, you can pay your tax liability reflected on your returns using the TDM by encoding
the salient information written on the TDM on
the system's payment form except for withholding taxes.

What are the Modes of Payment that I can use for e-Payment?

There are three possible modes of payment that you may use for e-Payment:

1) Fund Transfer - for cash payment thru online banking system;

2) Tax Debit Memo (TDM); and
3) Tax Remittance Advice (TRA) - for National Government Agencies (NGAs).

When can I get the bank confirmation number for my e-payment transaction?

The confirmation number is issued by the eFPS-AAB after your account has been successfully
debited electronically after paying your
tax liability. This is usually displayed on
screen on the eFPS-AABs e-payment facility, and again displayed on the payment confirmation
screen on eFPS. Otherwise, kindly confirm with your bank if the payment was received or you may
inquire the payment details on
eFPS the following day.

When is the return deemed filed and the tax due thereon deemed paid?

The return is deemed filed on the date appearing in, and after a
Filing Reference Number is generated and issued to the taxpayer via
the
eFPS-AAB. The tax due thereon is deemed paid after a Confirmation Number
is issued to the taxpayer and to the BIR by the AAB.
In addition, an
Acknowledgement Number shall be issued by the BIR to the taxpayer to confirm
that the tax payment has been
credited to the account of the government.

How will I know that penalties will be imposed on me for late e-filing?

For late filing, a system message will be displayed on the screen. The actual amount of penalties is
computed for the Withholding and
Excise Tax Returns. Other forms are subject to ITS validation.

Can I view the return and the payment that I made?

Yes, this information is available online under the 'Tax Return Inquiry' facility.
However, these returns will only be available for a
period of up to two (2) months.

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eFPS Error Messages and Information Pages:

Payment:
1. The Payment Transaction is already existing in the Database. (Duplicate Payment Error)

CAUSE: There was already an existing Payment Transaction Number in the Database.

2. An error during the passing of parameters from the BANK going to eFPS.

CAUSE: Possible missing reference number in filing transaction and payment transaction tables.

3. The Filing Reference Number being paid for is not existing on the TRANSACTION tables.

CAUSE: There was an error during the saving of Transaction so the return was not saved on the TRANSACTION tables of
eFPS.

4. There was a connection problem encountered between your Bank and eFPS.

5. Error shown after clicking proceed to Payment.

CAUSE: The TPs BANK YN is set to Y. The TP should ask for BIR to update his USER INFO details.

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6. Confirmation from BANK going to eFPS was sucessfully transmitted.

7. Confirmation that the TDM payment was successfully saved in the DB.

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8. Confirmation from the BANK that an error occured during bank transaction and there was no payment made.

CAUSE: Possible that the payment is rejected.

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eFPS Application Messages:

1. eFPS Exception that there was an error encountered during the generation of the Filing Reference Page.

CAUSE: There has been an error upon generating the FRN.

2. Message shown when the user logged out of the system.

CAUSE: The user logged out of the system.

3. Message shown if the TP reaches the maximum time encoding his/her return.

CAUSE: The TP reaches the maximum time limit to encode his/her return.

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4. Message shown if there was a problem on the server side (Http Error messages are related to server side problems).

CAUSE: The Application may have been undeployed on the server.

5. Message shown if the connection from the eFPS Application server was lost.

CAUSE: The network may have been interrupted.

6. Message shown if the session of the TP was expired or was idle for an hour.

CAUSE: The user session has expired.

"Minimum PC Requirements

- Computer with 1.3 GHz processor or higher

- Microsoft® Windows® 2000 with Service Pack 4, Windows Server® 2003; Windows XP Professional, Home Edition, or Tablet PC
Edition with Service Pack 2 or 3; Windows Vista® Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise with or without

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Service Pack 1

- 256MB RAM or Higher (recommended)

- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and up, 6.0 with Service Pack 1, or 7.0; Mozilla Firefox 2.0 and up

- Monitor that supports at least 800x600 resolution

- Internet Connection (128 kbps recommended)

For Offline Filing

- PDF format- Adobe Reader Version 8.0 or higher

For downloadable forms, you must have the following programs installed on your computer:

- Java Runtime Environment (JRE 6 or higher). Click on this link to download and install the JRE.

- WinZIP, WinRAR or any software that manages zip files.

For further information and instructions: https://efps.bir.gov.ph/eFPSOfflineForms.html

Minimum PC Requirements

- Computer with 1.3 GHz processor or higher

- Microsoft® Windows® 2000 with Service Pack 4, Windows Server® 2003; Windows XP Professional, Home Edition, or Tablet PC
Edition with Service Pack 2 or 3; Windows Vista® Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise with or without
Service Pack 1

- 256MB RAM or Higher (recommended)

- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and up, 6.0 with Service Pack 1, or 7.0; Mozilla Firefox 2.0 and up

- Monitor that supports at least 800x600 resolution

- Internet Connection (128 kbps recommended)

Setup for Security Settings:

Pop-up Blocker Settings

Upon entering the eFPS site, a pop-up blocker check will be enforced.
If your pop-up blocker is enabled or the eFPS site is not included in its
exceptions,
the following pop-up message will appear.

For Internet Explorer:

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To disable the pop-up blocker, go to Tools > Pop-up Blocker > Turn Off Pop-up Blocker.

You may also add the eFPS site as an exception when your pop-up blocker is turned on.
To do this, go to Tools > Popup Blocker Settings, type efps.bir.gov.ph then click Add.

For Mozilla Firefox:

To disable the pop-up blocker, go to Tools > Options > Content, then uncheck Block pop-up windows.

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You may also add the eFPS site as an exception when your pop-up blocker is turned on.
To do this, go to Tools > Options > Content > Exceptions, type efps.bir.gov.ph then 'click Enable'.

Certificate Settings

By default, SSL is enabled on the Internet Explorer and Firefox browsers. To check if your SSL is enabled, you have to perform the following steps.

For Internet Explorer:

Go to Tools > Internet Options > Advanced, then scroll down and see if both SSL 2.0 and SSL 3.0 are checked.

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For Mozilla Firefox:

Go to Tools > Options >Advanced > Encryption, then see if Use SSL 3.0 is checked.

Upon entering the eFPS site, you will be asked to confirm and add the certificate.
You have to accept this in order to use the application.

In Internet Explorer, the following message will appear:

What to do? Click on 'Continue to this website (not recommended) '.

In Firefox, the following message will appear:

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What to do? Click on 'Or you can add an exception'.

What to do? Click on 'Add Exception'.

Allow Session Cookies (For Internet Explorer)

Session cookies for eFPS should be allowed. To do this, go to Tools > Internet Options.

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Go to Tools > Internet Options > Internet Options Tab > Privacy > Click Advanced Button.

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Tick the 'Override automatic cookie handling' and 'Always allow session cookies'.

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Session cookies for eFPS should be allowed. To do this, go to Tools > Internet Options.

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