Tax return deadline: 31 December 2026File for 2026-27 by then with no extra tax.
GuideReviewed against the Act on 13 November 2026
How to file your e-return, step by step
For the 2026-27 tax year, most individuals must file online at etaxnbr.gov.bd. File by 31 December 2026 to pay no extra tax. You need a TIN, a SIM registered to your own NID, your salary certificate, bank statements to 30 June 2026 and investment proofs.
Start my return checklistWho must file online?
Most individual taxpayers. Paper returns remain only for people aged 65 and over, people with a certified disability, Bangladeshis living abroad, legal representatives of a deceased person, and foreign nationals.
What are the steps?
- Have your 12-digit TIN.
- Use a SIM registered to your own NID.
- Register at etaxnbr.gov.bd.
- Collect your salary certificate.
- Get bank statements to 30 June 2026.
- Gather investment proofs.
- List your assets and loans.
- Pay any tax still due inside the portal.
- Submit and download the acknowledgement and the tax certificate.
What will the portal ask me to type?
The return helper builds this list from your income tax calculation. The main boxes are:
| Box in the e-return | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Salary income | Your yearly salary, including bonus |
| Exempt salary | One third of salary, up to 5,00,000 |
| Taxable income | Salary minus the exemption |
| Investment for rebate | Your eligible investment |
| Tax deducted at source | From your salary certificate |
| Tax still to pay or refund | What the portal works out |
Type the same figures your documents show. If a figure does not match a certificate, fix it before you submit.
How long does it take?
With documents ready, about 30 to 45 minutes for a salaried return. Registration and the one-time code take the most time on the first visit, so start a few days before the deadline.
What does it cost to file late?
See the table below. Filing in July to September earned a 5% rebate (up to 25,000). October to December is normal. January to March adds 2% (at least 3,000), April to June adds 5% (at least 5,000), and after that 10% or 5,000, whichever is higher.
Can Pawna file for me?
No. Only you can submit, on NBR’s own portal. Pawna never asks for your NBR password. The return helper prepares the numbers and tells you which box each one goes in.
What if I make a mistake?
NBR allows a revised return within 180 days of filing.
| When you file | Effect |
|---|---|
| 1 July 2026 – 30 September 2026 | 5% rebate, up to ৳ 25,000 |
| 1 October 2026 – 31 December 2026 | No extra tax |
| 1 January 2027 – 31 March 2027 | +2%, at least ৳ 3,000 |
| 1 April 2027 – 30 June 2027 | +5%, at least ৳ 5,000 |
| From 1 July 2027 | +10% or ৳ 5,000, whichever is higher |
Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline for 2026-27?
31 December 2026 to file with no extra tax. After that, late filing adds 2% to 10% of tax, with a minimum amount.
Can I file a revised return?
Yes. NBR allows a revised return within 180 days of filing.
Estimate, not legal or tax advice. Last checked 13 November 2026
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