Online tax filing is helping more Filipinos formalize their income, but many of those using digital tax tools are still dealing with financial pressure, according to Taxumo’s 2026 State of Online Taxation report.
A growing wave of Filipino digital workers — from freelancers and content creators to online sellers and micro-entrepreneurs — is reshaping how Filipinos earn a living and contribute to the country’s tax system, according to a new report.
Based on the data collected from Taxumo’s user base in 2021, 43% of the total amount collected are from sole proprietors, highlighting the contributions of small businesses and independent contractors to post-Covid economic recovery.
