Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus has announced to the nation that taxpayers no longer need to go to banks or tax offices to file their returns, as provisions have been made to enable online filing.
In a video message on Monday, Yunus noted the role of taxes in powering the nation’s economy.
“Your tax contributions drive our economy, yet paying them has often been burdensome. From now on, there is no need to wait in lines at banks or go to tax offices to file returns. You can submit your taxes and file returns directly from home.”
The chief adviser highlighted that this online tax submission system was now mandatory for all officials and employees in Dhaka, Narayanganj and Gazipur, as well as for staff at all scheduled banks, mobile operators and several multinational companies.
He encouraged citizens in the rest of the country to use the e-Return system.
He also proposed a friendly “competition” across districts and cities to recognize organizations filing the most online tax returns with state awards.
Yunus urged citizens to teach friends, neighbours and relatives how to file e-returns from home, especially calling on young people to assist taxpayers in this process.
Addressing future entrepreneurs, he said the preparations for entrepreneurship could begin now. “We are taking steps to enable the online collection of all types of taxes gradually. May your path to paying income tax be smooth and hassle-free.”
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is committed to establishing a taxpayer-friendly, transparent and accountable tax management system this year. In line with this goal, the process for individual taxpayers filing online returns for the 2024-25 tax year on September 9.
To register for online tax submission, a TIN (taxpayer identification number) and a taxpayer-registered biometrically verified mobile number are required.
Individual taxpayers can register and file e-returns for the 2024-25 tax year on www.etaxnbr.gov.bd by providing their personal information.
The last date to file income tax returns is November 30.
