Tax and Customs

Tax and Customs

NBR’s national single window launched for simpler trade procedures

Seven out of 19 customs agencies have been integrated

1w ago

Tax return submission deadline extended to Jan 31

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has for a second time extended by a month the deadline for individual taxpayers to file tax returns. 

2w ago

Panel formed to make tax expenditure policy

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) yesterday formed a nine-member committee to make a policy framework for tax expenditure.

3w ago

Tax cuts yield limited impact on rising commodity prices: NBR chairman

Egg, sugar prices became cheaper to some extent, not other commodities, he says

1m ago

Electronic filing of tax return doubles since July

Over 5 lakh submitted e-returns since July 1 to November 24

1m ago

Most SMEs cite tax structure as main barrier

Around 57 percent of surveyed small and medium enterprises (SMEs) cited the existing tax structure as the main obstacle to doing business in compliance with the law, according to a report by the SME Foundation

1m ago

Special arrangements in Nov to help file tax returns

Instead of holding an income tax fair, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) says it will have dedicated officials and special arrangements at field-level offices to extend tax services and facilitate return submissions throughout November.

2m ago

e-filing of tax returns crosses 50,000 in less than a month

The NBR relaunched the e-filing portal on Sep 9

3m ago

Tk 10 crore revenue unpaid: 25 fruit importers’ licenses suspended

Trading of 25 fruit importers was halted yesterday after Benapole Customs House authorities suspended their licenses for not paying Tk 10 crore in outstanding revenue.

3y ago

Tax receipt rises 20% in FY21

Revenue collection rose 20 per cent year-on-year to Tk 259,867 crore in 2020-21 fiscal year thanks to increased import duty, value-added tax (VAT) and income tax receipts.

3y ago

Ctg custom seizes fabrics worth Tk 20 crore imported through forgery

Chattogram Custom House authority today seized 50 tonnes of fabrics worth Tk 20 crore reportedly imported forging fake seal and signature of Dhaka Customs Bond Commissionerate.

3y ago

US to address concerns of tax deal holdout countries: Yellen

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Saturday that she would work to try to address the concerns of holdout countries that have not signed onto a global corporate tax deal, but added that it wasn’t necessary for all nations to adopt it.

3y ago

Have a TIN? Get ready to file tax return

Every year, the last week of November sees a mad rush of individual taxpayers at the tax offices and tax fairs. The reason is obvious: the final deadline to file annual income, expenditure and wealth statements without penalty is November 30, termed as Tax Day.

3y ago

Reform NBR, policies for better tax-GDP ratio

The government should develop a progressive tax system that ensures the efficient redistribution and use of resources to address inequality in the country, according to speakers at a webinar.

3y ago

Cold storage industry demands income tax reduction

Bangladesh Cold Storage Association (BCSA) has demanded that the government reduce for the industry’s income tax from 35 per cent to 10 per cent in the national budget for 2021-2022.

3y ago

Customs to remain open during lockdown

Customs houses at ports and field offices for value-added tax will remain open during the seven-day countrywide complete lockdown starting from Monday.

3y ago

Collect VAT at source until installing cash register machines, shopowners demand

Shopowners today stressed the need for collecting value-added tax (VAT) at source until the government completes installing cash register machines in all kinds of stores.

3y ago

Tax break on setting up hospitals: Fiscal relief inadequate to attract investors

Entrepreneurs might not be interested in setting up large hospitals outside of Dhaka, Chattogram, Narayanganj, and Gazipur despite a 10-year tax break.

3y ago