🚨 Regular BIR Audit Letters Are Out — RAFT LoA Is In. Do You Know What It Means for Your Business? 🚨

Criminal-grade investigations have replaced routine math checks.

Join us on July 9 • 09 AM – 5 PM • Lanson Place Manila (SM Mall of Asia, Pasay) to learn how the BIR’s new Run-After-Fake-Transactions (RAFT) Letter of Authority can put even honest businesses in the cross-fire—and what you can do about it.

Why the Old VAT & Income-Tax LoAs Were Cancelled

Then Now
Regular LoA: Simple checklist to verify one taxpayer’s numbers. RAFT LoA: Special investigation order aimed at a network suspected of large-scale fraud.
Focused on errors (under-declarations, mis-computations). Focused on felonies (fake transactions, paper syndicates, potential jail time).
Handled by your local revenue officer. Driven by a national task force of forensic-audit specialists.

If your original LoA was withdrawn and swapped for a RAFT LoA, the BIR now thinks you might be part of a criminal web—not just sloppy in arithmetic.

Three Wake-Up Calls Every Owner Should Hear:

  • You’re now linked to a suspected syndicate—directly or by association. The RAFT task force maps the entire “spider-web” of suppliers, customers, and brokers to trace fake sales invoices.
  • This is a major-crime probe, not a routine assessment. Findings can lead to tax fraud charges, asset freezes, or imprisonment—far beyond payment of deficiencies.
  • A national SWAT-team of tax experts is involved. Seasoned investigators with subpoena power will review bank records, e-invoicing trails, and third-party data, not just your ledgers.

Arm yourself with knowledge. Protect your business and your freedom!

Secure Your Spot Now!

Access to all seminar sessions and materials.

Includes all regular ticket benefits plus a 30-min private consultation after the seminar.

What You’ll Master at the Seminar:

  • Decode the RAFT LoA: Understand every clause, timeframe, and documentary demand so nothing catches you off-guard.
  • Map Your Exposure: Spot red-flag transactions and supplier links before investigators do; know when to disclose, dispute, or distance.
  • Craft a Defense Playbook: Learn proven arguments, evidence templates, and negotiation tactics that have saved taxpayers millions of pesos.
  • Act, Don’t React: Step-by-step timelines for submissions, extensions, field audits, and potential criminal complaints—plus scripts for talking to revenue officers.

Who Should Attend?

Perfect for Why You Can’t Skip It
Business Owners & CFOs Personal liability increases when fraud is alleged.
CPAs & Tax Practitioners Clients will demand expert guidance—or move on.
Legal & Compliance Officers Early intervention can prevent criminal escalation.

Your Instructors

Emelino T. Maestro Profile

Emelino T. Maestro, CPA

  • "FATHER of Philippine TAX ACCOUNTING," authored 30+ tax guides
  • Founded ETM Tax Agent Office & Auditor Ng Bayan [NGO]
  • Pioneered #Kataxpayer to combat tax ignorance via education
  • 40 years defending taxpayers in high-stakes BIR investigations
  • Former resource speaker for various business organizations and firms
  • Successfully quashed ₱1.2 B in tax assessments—including RAFT cases
Linus Galias Profile

Atty. Linus Galias

  • Founding Partner, De Guzman Galias & Rivera Law Offices (DGR Law) — a boutique firm in Pasig City focused on tax litigation and business compliance.
  • 18-year tax litigator with regular appearances before the Court of Tax Appeals on high-stakes deficiency and fraud cases.
  • Go-to counsel for companies facing RAFT and other criminal-grade BIR audits, known for marrying courtroom advocacy with forensic accounting to defuse multi-million-peso exposures.

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1. Bank Deposit (Over-the-Counter or Banking App)

Please deposit the exact amount to our bank account. Make sure to capture a screenshot or photo of your transaction receipt for verification.

  • Bank Name: Union Bank
  • Account Name: Emelson Maestro
  • Account Number: 1094 5043 3900
  • Amount Due: ₱0.00 (Inclusive of EWT & VAT)

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Amount Due: ₱0.00 (Inclusive of EWT & VAT)

Event Logistics:

  • Date / Time: July 9, 2025 • 09 AM – 5 PM (Registration opens 0830 AM)
  • Venue: Lanson Place Manila (SM Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City)
  • Inclusions: Seminar kit, lunch & snacks, post-event Q&A(tickets with consultation)

Still on the Fence?

  • “But I’m compliant.” A single fake supplier in your chain can trigger liability. Learn how to insulate your company.
  • “Can’t my accountant handle this?” RAFT requires forensic-level preparation; empower your team with the right playbook.
  • “I’ll wait for the next run.” Your LoA clock is already ticking. Missing early deadlines increases penalties and interest.

Bottom Line

A RAFT LoA is the BIR’s loudest siren. Attend this seminar to switch off panic and switch on strategy—before investigators knock.

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