Figure 2b.

Password window

6. The Status window appears.

If the connection to eFPS server is not

successful (your computer is not
connected to the internet or eFPS
cannot be accessed), Figure 3a appears.
Refer to the List of Prompt Screens on
page 5 for more information on what
you must do to resolve the error. Click
Back to return to eFPS User menu.

If the connection to eFPS server is

successful and the login information
(TIN, Username and Password) you
provided is not valid, Figure 3b appears.
Scroll down to read the entire message.
Refer to the List of Prompt Screens on
page 5 for more information on what
you must do to resolve the error. Click
Back to return to eFPS User menu.

Figure 3a.
Message
shown when
your computer
is not
connected to
the internet or
eFPS cannot be
accessed.

Figure 3b.
Message
shown when
your computer
is connected to
the internet
and login
information is
not valid.

If the connection is successful and the login information (TIN, Username and Password) you
provided is valid, the application saves your login (except the password) and registration
information on your computer. You can now use the eFPS Offline Form application.
Following are its basic components:

Action
Main Menu

Behavior
Redirects user to the eFPS User Menu

Save File

Saves entered information in the return

and lets user work on it later
Prints return

Print

Shortcut Key
Press keys ctrl and m
simultaneously
Press keys ctrl and s
simultaneously
Press keys ctrl and p

Exit

Exits user from/closes the application

Login
Logout
Accomplish Tax Return
View Offline Form

Logs on user to the application

Logs off user from the application
Allows user to fill out return offline
Allows user to view return (whether or not
submission to eFPS Online was successful)
Allows user to update current profile

Update Profile

simultaneously
Press keys ctrl and x
simultaneously

To accomplish a tax return

1. On the eFPS User Menu, select
the tax form to fill out from
the Form list, and then click
the File Tax Return button.
The tax return form appears
on your screen.

2. Fill up the form as you would do when you are online.

Note: The form can be printed or saved while being completed.
a. To print, scroll to Action menu and click Print or press keys Ctrl and p simultaneously.
b. To save and work on it later, scroll to Action menu and click Save File or press keys Ctrl and
s simultaneously.
3. Click Validate button to verify if the form is filled-out correctly, Edit to modify entry/ies or
Submit to submit the form to eFPS Online.
Notes:
a. Verify that your computer is connected to the internet when submitting the form to eFPS
website.
b. A copy of the form (whether or not submission to eFPS Website was successful) is saved in your
computer for viewing, printing or re-submission later.

To view a form

1. On the eFPS User Menu, select

the tax form you want to view
from the Form list, and then
click the View Offline Form
button. The eFPS View Offline
Form appears.

2. Select the specific filed tax

return, and then click the View
button. The return is displayed
on your screen.
Note: The screen displays a list
of filed returns; latest filed
return is displayed on top.

3. You can print, save or submit the form you are viewing. To print, scroll to Action menu and click
Print or press keys Ctrl and p simultaneously. To save and work on it later, scroll to Action menu
and click Save File or press keys Ctrl and s simultaneously. To submit, click the Submit button
located at the bottom of the form.
Note: Verify that your computer is connected to the internet when submitting the form to eFPS
online.

To update a profile
1. On the eFPS User Menu, click the Update
Profile button. The Create New Profile
dialogue box appears.

2. Select Yes to update your profile. The

Password window appears on your screen.

3. Supply your password, and then click OK. The Status window appears, indicating the status of your
connection.
Note: Verify that your computer is connected to the internet. The application connects to eFPS to get
your updated registration information.
4. The application notifies you whether or
not updating of your profile is successful.

List of Prompt Screens

Prompt Screen

Explanation
Message shown when (a) you are
creating a profile for a new user or (b) the
system cannot find the profile for the TIN,
Branch Code and Username you provided
when logging on to the eFPS Offline Form
application.

Message shown when eFPS online is not

accessible/available or your computer is
not connected to the internet and you are
trying to (a) Create a new profile/user(b)
submitting a tax return (c) Updating
profile.
Verify that eFPS is accessible/available or
your computer is connected to the
internet. Contact your respective BIR
Helpdesk/Contact Center or your service
provider for assistance.

Message shown when you are connected

to the internet and could not log on to
eFPS website. You need to scroll down to
read the entire message.
Verify that the login information you
provided is correct.

Message shown when the system detects

that the profile of the currently logged on
user has been modified.
You must:
(1) delete the affected file (i.e. tin/branch
code/username) in the profile folder
and;
(2) create a new profile .
Note: Navigate to the folder where you
installed the eFPS Offline Form
application to locate the Profile folder.
Message shown when the system detects
that there is an updated version of the
eFPS Offline application.
Visit the eFPS website to download and
install the latest version of the eFPS
Offline Form application.