Prepare, review, or classify transactions for Bangladesh Personal Income Tax, annual return filing with NBR, or advise on Bangladeshi income tax slabs, exemptions, and investment rebates.
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Minimum tax rule
Even if calculated tax is less, minimum tax applies based on location.
Taxable salary formula
Taxable salary = Gross salary − exempt portions of HRA, medical, conveyance
Investment rebate cap
Max qualifying investment = 25% of total taxable income OR ৳1,50,00,000 (1.5 crore), whichever is lower.
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Quick reference table
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh (বাংলাদেশ) |
| Tax | আয়কর (Income Tax) |
| Currency | BDT (Bangladeshi Taka / ৳) |
| Tax year | 1 July – 30 June |
| Current tax year | 2024-25 (July 2024 – June 2025) |
| Tax authority | National Board of Revenue (NBR / জাতীয় রাজস্ব বোর্ড) |
| Return form | IT-11GA (individual) |
| Filing portal | https://etaxnbr.gov.bd |
| Filing deadline | 30 November (individual); extendable to 31 January |
| TIN | 12-digit Taxpayer Identification Number |
| Minimum tax | ৳5,000 (Dhaka/Chittagong city); ৳4,000 (other city); ৳3,000 (elsewhere) |
| Source credit | ssi-anik/bd-income-tax-calculator (MPL-2.0, 87 stars) |
| Contributor | Open Accountants Community |
| Validated by | Pending — requires sign-off by a Bangladeshi CA or tax consultant |
| Skill version | 1.0 |
Tax-free threshold by taxpayer category
| Taxpayer category | Tax-free threshold (BDT) |
|---|---|
| General (male, under 65) | 3,50,000 |
| Female or age 65+ | 4,00,000 |
| Specially-abled (প্রতিবন্ধী) | 4,75,000 |
| Gazetted freedom fighter (মুক্তিযোদ্ধা) | 5,00,000 |
Tax is applied on income exceeding the tax-free threshold:
Progressive tax slabs
| Slab (on taxable income above threshold) | Rate |
|---|---|
| First ৳1,00,000 | 5% |
| Next ৳4,00,000 | 10% |
| Next ৳5,00,000 | 15% |
| Next ৳5,00,000 | 20% |
| Next ৳20,00,000 | 25% |
| Remainder above ৳35,00,000 | 30% |
For salaried employees, the following components have exemptions:
Salary income exemptions
| Component | Tax-free limit |
|---|---|
| Basic salary | Fully taxable |
| House rent allowance | 50% of basic OR actual rent, whichever is lower; max ৳25,000/month |
| Medical allowance | 10% of basic; max ৳10,000/month |
| Conveyance allowance | Max ৳2,500/month |
| Leave fare assistance (LFA) | Actual or per employer policy |
| Festival bonus | Fully taxable |
Eligible investments include: life insurance premiums, provident fund contributions, mutual fund units, approved savings certificates, pension schemes, listed shares (held 1+ year), DPS, and donations.
Rebate calculation
| Total taxable income | Rebate rate tiers |
|---|---|
| Up to ৳10,00,000 | 15% on first ৳2,50,000 of qualifying investment |
| ৳10,00,001 – ৳30,00,000 | 15% on first ৳2,50,000 + 12% on next ৳5,00,000 |
| Over ৳30,00,000 | 15% on first ৳2,50,000 + 12% on next ৳5,00,000 + 10% on remainder |
Step 1: Calculate total income from all heads (Salary, House Property, Business/Profession, Capital Gains, Other Sources) Step 2: Determine taxpayer category → tax-free threshold Step 3: Taxable income = Total income − tax-free threshold Step 4: Apply progressive slabs (Section 3) Step 5: = Gross tax Step 6: − Investment rebate (Section 5) Step 7: = Net tax payable Step 8: Ensure ≥ minimum tax (Section 1) Step 9: − Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) / Advance Income Tax (AIT) Step 10: = Final tax payable or refund
Scenario: Male employee in Dhaka, age 35, annual salary: Basic ৳60,000/month, HRA ৳30,000/month, Medical ৳6,000/month, Conveyance ৳2,500/month, Festival bonus ৳1,20,000/year. Investment in savings certificates: ৳3,00,000.
Component breakdown table
| Component | Annual | Exempt | Taxable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 7,20,000 | 0 | 7,20,000 |
| House rent | 3,60,000 | 3,00,000 (25K×12) | 60,000 |
| Medical | 72,000 | 72,000 (10%×basic, within cap) | 0 |
| Conveyance | 30,000 | 30,000 (2,500×12) | 0 |
| Festival bonus | 1,20,000 | 0 | 1,20,000 |
| Total | 13,02,000 | 9,00,000 |
Tax calculation (male, general threshold ৳3,50,000):
Tax calculation table
| Slab | Amount | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Threshold (exempt) | 3,50,000 | 0% | 0 |
| Next 1,00,000 | 1,00,000 | 5% | 5,000 |
| Next 4,00,000 | 4,00,000 | 10% | 40,000 |
| Remaining 50,000 | 50,000 | 15% | 7,500 |
| Gross tax | 52,500 |
Investment rebate: min(25% × 9,00,000 = 2,25,000; actual 3,00,000) → qualifying = ₹2,25,000 Rebate: 15% × 2,25,000 = ৳33,750
Net tax: 52,500 − 33,750 = ৳18,750 (above minimum tax of ৳5,000 ✓)
Key dates
| Event | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Tax year end | 30 June |
| Return filing deadline | 30 November |
| Extended deadline | 31 January (with application) |
| Tax Day (return submission event) | November |
Heads of income
| Head | Examples |
|---|---|
| Salary | Employment income |
| House property | Rental income |
| Business/Profession | Self-employment, trade |
| Capital gains | Sale of property, shares |
| Other sources | Interest, dividends, royalties |
Conservative defaults
| Situation | Conservative position |
|---|---|
| Salary component unclear | Classify as taxable; flag for reviewer |
| Investment rebate documentation missing | Do not claim; flag |
| TDS certificate unavailable | Do not offset; flag |
| Foreign income | Include if resident; flag treaty applicability |
| Minimum tax vs calculated | Apply minimum tax if calculated is lower |
Sources
| Source | URL |
|---|---|
| NBR (National Board of Revenue) | https://nbr.gov.bd |
| e-Tax NBR | https://etaxnbr.gov.bd |
| Income Tax Ordinance, 1984 | — |
ssi-anik/bd-income-tax-calculator (MPL-2.0) | https://github.com/ssi-anik/bd-income-tax-calculator |
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- Any person with TIN (mandatory for many services: bank account 1M, credit card, import/export, company directorship, city corporation trade license) - Any person with taxable income above threshold
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