Section 4 of Republic Act No. 10143 s. 2010 created the Philippine Tax Academy for the following purposes:

• Serve as learning institution for tax collectors and administrators of the government and selected applicants from the private sector.
• Provide all trainings, continuing education programs, and other courses for all officials and personnel of the Bureau of Internal Revenue, Bureau of Customs, and Bureau of Local Government Finance.
• Develop and implement a curriculum which includes those pertaining to:
  • technical aspects of tax collection, administration, and compliance; and career orientation and development for all civil servants.
  • Conduct lectures, seminars, workshops, and other training programs designed to mold, develop, and enhance skills and knowledge, moral fitness, efficiency and capability of tax collectors and administrators

A specialized institution that elevates competency and integrity of tax and customs collectors and administrators towards efficient tax collection.

By 2028, a world-class tax academy transforming institutions on tax, customs, and local finance administration towards nation building.