NBR Launches E-Return Filing With 5% Early Tax Rebate

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Wednesday launched its online income tax return filing service for individual taxpayers for the 2026–27 tax year, offering a 5 per cent rebate on net payable tax for those who file their returns early.

The revenue authority said individual taxpayers who submit their income tax returns between July and September will receive a 5 per cent rebate on their net payable tax, subject to a maximum benefit of Tk 25,000.

Returns submitted after September will not qualify for the incentive, while those filed after December will be subject to additional tax. The NBR urged taxpayers to submit their returns within the prescribed timeframe to avoid penalties.

The e-Return service has been introduced as part of the NBR's efforts to make tax filing easier, faster and more transparent.

According to the revenue authority, the online filing system has gained widespread acceptance since its introduction in 2021. During the 2025–26 tax year, nearly 4.7 million individual taxpayers filed their income tax returns through the e-Return platform, the highest number recorded so far.

The NBR has also made online filing mandatory for all regular individual taxpayers through a special order.

However, paper returns will continue to be accepted from taxpayers aged 65 years or above, persons with disabilities upon submission of supporting documents, Bangladeshi taxpayers residing abroad, representatives filing returns on behalf of deceased taxpayers, and foreign nationals working in Bangladesh.

In addition, taxpayers who are unable to register on the e-Return system because of technical or registration-related issues may submit paper returns with approval from the concerned Additional or Joint Commissioner of Taxes.

Through the NBR's e-Tax platform, taxpayers can pay taxes online using bank transfers, debit or credit cards, as well as mobile financial services including bKash, Rocket and Nagad.

After successfully filing their returns, taxpayers will receive instant acknowledgement receipts and income tax certificates through the platform.

The NBR said its officials will provide assistance through its call centre (09643717171) and other electronic channels during office hours on working days to help resolve any issues related to online return filing.