Who we are
The Philippine Tax Academy (PTA) is a specialized institution that provides the appropriate education, training, skills and values to tax and customs collectors and administrators who disseminate tax laws, regulations, guidelines and relevant information to the public in line with the policies of the State.
The Academy was established and created under Republic Act No. 10143 and mandated to train, mold, enhance and to develop capabilities of tax collectors and administrators to help improve their tax collection efficiency to become competent and effective public servants.
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.
About PTA
The governance and administration of PTA is vested in and its powers exercised by a Board of Trustees.
Institutes
Internal Revenue Institute
Customs Institute
Local Government Finance Institute
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Philippine Tax Academy
7th Floor, EDPC Building, Roxas Boulevard corner Pablo Ocampo Sr. Street, Manila 1004