Income year and return deadlines
| Deadline | What is due | Who it affects |
|---|---|---|
| 30 June | End of the income year | Everyone |
| 30 November (Tax Day) | Individual income tax return | Individuals with a TIN and others required to file |
| 15 September, 15 December, 15 March, 15 June | Advance tax instalments | People whose tax liability passes the advance tax limit |
e-TIN and e-return
A Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is issued online through the NBR's e-TIN system. Many services require one, and having a TIN generally means you must file a return each year.
- e-TIN: register online with your NID and mobile number.
- e-return: file online through the NBR's e-return portal, with statements of assets and liabilities and of living expenses where required.
- Acknowledgement slip: keep proof of submission; it is often asked for by banks and employers.
- Proof of Submission of Return (PSR): needed for many services such as larger loans and some licences.
Upload your salary certificate, bank statements and investment certificates to TaxOrch and it lists what the return needs. See document upload.
Investment tax rebate
Individuals can reduce their tax through an investment rebate on eligible investments and donations, such as savings certificates, DPS, life insurance premiums, approved provident funds and listed shares. The rebate is limited by your taxable income, your actual eligible investment and a maximum amount set in the Finance Act. TaxOrch applies the limits for the income year you ask about. Try the deduction finder.
Freelancers and IT-enabled services
Freelancers report their income on the individual return. Certain income from IT-enabled services has had exemptions or reduced rates, subject to conditions such as receiving payment through banking channels. These rules have changed between Finance Acts, so TaxOrch checks the conditions for the year you ask about before treating any income as exempt.
- Receive foreign payments through banking channels and keep the bank certificates.
- Keep invoices and contracts for each client.
- Record any tax deducted at source by clients or banks.
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VAT for businesses
Bangladesh VAT is administered by the NBR under the VAT and Supplementary Duty Act, 2012, with a standard rate of 15% and reduced rates for some supplies. Businesses above the registration threshold register for a Business Identification Number (BIN); smaller businesses may fall under turnover tax. TaxOrch checks the threshold for the year you ask about.
How TaxOrch helps with Bangladesh income tax
- 1Upload your documentsSalary certificates, bank statements and investment certificates are read and sorted.
- 2Get an estimateSee your tax after the investment rebate, with the working shown.
- 3Stay on scheduleThe dates for Tax Day and advance tax dates, each with its official source.
TaxOrch does not file your return: you file through the NBR e-return system, at a tax office or through an income tax practitioner. Firms can book a demo, request a demo account or offer TaxOrch under their own brand with a White-label licence.
When to talk to an income tax practitioner
- You have received a notice from the tax office.
- Your statement of assets and liabilities involves property, business capital or foreign assets.
- You earn from abroad and are unsure whether an exemption applies.
- You need to file a revised return for an earlier year.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Bangladesh income tax return deadline?
- Usually 30 November, known as Tax Day, for individuals, covering the income year from 1 July to 30 June.
Do I need to file a return if I have a TIN?
- Generally yes. Having a TIN usually means you must file a return every year, even if you owe no tax.
Can TaxOrch submit my e-return to the NBR?
- No. TaxOrch does not file returns. It reads your documents, estimates your tax and prepares a draft marked as not filed. You file through the NBR e-return system, a tax office or an income tax practitioner.
How does the investment tax rebate work?
- Eligible investments such as savings certificates, DPS and life insurance premiums reduce your tax, within limits based on your income, your investment and a maximum set in the Finance Act.
Sources
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