A step by step, beginner friendly and government-friendly tax returns online tax filing guide in Bangladesh.
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Any taxpayer is required to file an income taxes return. This became one requirement where selected bodies of taxpayers are required to submit their returns online (e-Filing) beginning thirty-four (34) fiscal year which is the coming 2023-24 fiscal year. The entire process of filing the comprehensive online return step by step takes some time but the guide will enable you to complete it without an error of any sort. Who are obliged to make Returns online? The individuals or organizations as specified in NBR directions must file their returns online as follows:- All companies.
- All the government and the private employees in whose salaries the Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) is deductible.
- Any shareholder or director of an organization.
- Practitioners like doctors, engineers, lawyers etc.
- A TIN holder who owns a business.
- The people who pay taxes and get a chance to file their income tax online using the digital system.
- National ID (NID) and TIN number: Make sure that you have the correct numbers, NID and TIN.
- Income statement: - In case you are a salaried employee: Your organization will provide you a salary statement or payslip. - A profit and loss account of your firm. - In case of house rent: Rent agreement of house and the income statement that it gives you.
- Proof of Investment: If you have done any investment where you want to get some tax rebate, keep the proof of that investment (e.g. DPS, saving certificates, shares, life insurance premiums).
- Other Expenses: Your own or your family medical expenses (if there are any).
- Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) Certificate: TDS certificate issued by the bank or by the organization on the details of the amount of tax deducted on your revenue.
Filing process of returns- Step by step
Step 1: Registration and log in to NBR e-Return Portal
1. Go to the Website: The first step is to visit the standard e-Return twinning of the NBR at etaxnbr.gov.bd.
2. Registration: In case you have not registered yet, click the button that says Registration and proceed to the same by entering your TIN, your mobile number (as registered by your NID), and a password. You will be registered using an OTP that will be sent to your mobile.
3. Login: Once registration is done, then log in using your TIN, password and the captcha.
Step 2: Begin to File ReturnRead Bangla Version: এখানে ক্লিক করুন
Once you have logged in, you will see an option with regards to returning submission after clicking it you will be taken to a section where you will be able to give your opinion on the case. Then, you will have to give some information there:
- Year of Assessment: Choose 2023-24 financial year.
- Return Type: Select the kind of return that fits you.
- Income and Source: Choose the income sources you have, like salary, business, house rent etc.
Step 3: Completion of the Form
It is the most important thing to do. Every section should be completed with care
- Personal Information: Your name, address, profession, date of birth etc. would be filled automatically. Check this information.
- Income Details: Enter the right amount of money you earn on salary, business, or any other sources.
- Expenditure & Investment: Fill in the cost of your expenditures and investments in which you can get tax rebate. The system will automatically put forward the rebate you are entitled to.
- List of Assets and Liabilities: List out your movable and immovable assets, including land, flats, bank balances and loans (liabilities).
- The methods of payment include debit/credit card, mobile banking (bKash, Nagad, Rocket) or internet banking.
Step 5: Acknowledgment Slip Submission and Download Read Bangla Version: এখানে ক্লিক করুন
Following the payment of tax, you can click on the submit button to file. The moment you submit your declaration two big documents will come to you:
1. Acknowledgement Slip: This is a confirmation of the filed returns that are taken back.
2. Tax Certificate: This is the proof of your payment of income tax.
You have to print and save these two documents on your records.
Remember
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- In case of any issue, you may call the NBR call centre on number 09643717171.
- Filing returns online can be incorrect in terms of information which will result in complications later. Thus, do everything step-by-step.
- This can only be used in online filing of returns. In case you want to file your return in any other form including manually, please visit the NBR site to get detailed explanation.