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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.
Based on the Finance Act 2026, checked 13 November 2026 · An estimate, not legal or tax advice.
Who 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 early should I start?
Registration and the one-time code take the most time on a first visit, so start a few days before the deadline rather than on the last evening.
What does it cost to file late?
It depends on the date you file for tax year 2026-27:
| When you file | Effect on your tax |
|---|---|
| 1 July to 30 September 2026 | 5% rebate, up to 25,000 (now closed) |
| 1 October to 31 December 2026 | Normal, no extra tax |
| 1 January to 31 March 2027 | Extra 2% of tax, at least 3,000 |
| 1 April to 30 June 2027 | Extra 5% of tax, at least 5,000 |
| After 30 June 2027 | Extra 10% or 5,000, whichever is higher |
Whether a late filer also loses the investment rebate is not settled yet. If you are late, ask a tax practitioner before you file.
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.
What do I do after I submit?
Download two papers: the acknowledgement slip and the tax certificate, often called the proof of submission of return (PSR). Keep both, with your salary certificate and investment proofs, for six years. Banks ask for the PSR for loans above 20 lakh and for credit cards, and it is also needed for a trade licence and for some property deeds.
Common 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.
Does Pawna need my NBR password?
No. Pawna never asks for it. You type everything into NBR's own portal yourself; the return helper only prepares the figures.
Try it with your own figures
The calculator runs on your phone. Your figures are not sent anywhere.