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<\/a>\r\n\r\nA fiscal year is simply the 12-month period a company or government uses for accounting and financial reporting. In the Philippines, it usually runs from January 1 to December 31\u2014same as the calendar year. But here’s where it gets interesting: some businesses don’t follow this standard schedule.<\/p>\n
Schools, for instance, often align their books with the academic calendar. Retailers might close their fiscal year after the holiday rush in January or February. And companies with foreign parent corporations sometimes sync with their headquarters’ reporting cycle. The point? Your fiscal year doesn’t have to match the calendar year, though changing it requires BIR approval.<\/p>\n
Understanding how fiscal years work in the Philippine context matters for tax compliance, financial planning, and comparing your performance against industry benchmarks. Let’s break down what you need to know.<\/p>\n