Frequently Ask questions

  1. What is BIR Excel Uploader?

    BIR Excel Uploader is an "offline" web application that will convert excel file template to BIR DAT File format generated by BIR Relief or BIR Alphalist Data Entry Application. In addition, printing of Form 2307 from excel template is supported as well.

    The term "offline" means you dont need internet connection for the converter to work. After the converter page had been loaded, you can literally remove your network cable and it will still work.

  2. Do you save our data in your server?

    No, we do not. All you data are being save in your browser's cache file. This also means that, if you switch browser, you will have to start it over again. The same with, if you clear your cache, everything will be gone.

  3. Do we still need BIR RELIEF Application or ALPHALIST DATA ENTRY Application?

    Yes. These applications also install Validation Module. All generated DAT Files from bir-excel-uploader.com should be validated first before sending to esubmission@bir.gov.ph. EFPS users are required to use Validation Module because the module will generate a key and append it to the validated DAT File.

  4. Do you have Job Aid or User's Guide?

    We are still working on it. The converter is intuitive, the user will be prompt for what is needed or what is missing. It is a must that the users have prior experience using the RELIEF or Alphalist Data Entry Application. It has also extensive error prompts to help the users know what went wrong.

    There are only three simple steps.

    Download Excel File Template - On this file you put all the details that you normally encode one by one in RELIEF or Alphalist Data Entry Application. Take time to study the template and data format needed. The sample data will give you the idea of what your file should look like.

    Fill out the BIR Header File Information - On the converter page, all these fields are required. During the conversion stage, this Header File Info will be added on top of the DAT File. This is equivalent to tax owner's info in RELIEF or Alphalist Data Entry Application.

    Validate the DAT File - Using the BIR Validation Module, it is required to validate all DAT Files before sending to esubmission@bir.gov.ph or attaching to EFPS.

  5. Is BIR Excel Uploader certified by the BIR itself?

    There is no requirement to be certified. BIR published the technical specifications of the output DAT File, our system strictly follow that specification. The only requirement of the BIR is, all DAT Files should pass their Validation Module.

  6. Do you guarantee that the output DAT Files are fully compliant?

    The user is required to use Validation Module to ensure 100% compliance. Though the system went through rigorous testings and we are confident that it is compliant, we still do not give guarantee.