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2. Presentation Topic: Bangladesh Income Tax

3. GROUP MEMBERS Md. MorshadulHasan1006003 Md. MahbubHossain1006010 Md. Shafiul Islam 1006012 Md. IbnulTashrif 1006015 Md. Kamruzzaman 1006020 Md. MobasserHossain 1006052 Rakib Ahmed Pial0906054

4. Introduction: Income tax is a direct tax, which enjoys a pride of place in the revenues of the governments all over the world. In the fiscal scheme of our country, at present, income tax is levied along with other direct and indirect taxes like VAT, Excise duty, Gift Tax etc. It is one of the most important sources of revenue for the government to ensure equitable distribution of resources. The present law of income tax is contained in the Income Tax Ordinance, 1984 and the Income Tax Rules, 1984.

5. Definition of Income Tax Income Tax is a direct and single tax charged on the income of any person for a relevant income year in relevant assessment year. That means, in order to generate revenues, Government imposes tax on various areas. Of them Income Tax is the tax which is levied on the taxable income of a person or entity as per the provisions of the income Tax Ordinance, 1984.

6. Characteristics of income Tax • It is a direct tax. • The levy of income tax is regulated by the Income Tax ordinance, 1984. • It is charged on the total income of an income year of a person in an assessment year. • Income tax is levied by the government on an annual basis. • Tax imposed on items other than income is not the income tax.

7. Objectives and Importance of Income Tax • Revenue collection • Re-distribution of income • Increase in savings • Increase in capital investment • Economic development

8. Taxation In Bangladesh In Bangladesh, the principal taxes are Customs Duty, Value-Added-Tax (VAT), Supplementary Duty and personal income taxes and corporate income taxes. The standard rate of VAT is 15% levied on transaction value of most of the imports and supplies of goods and services. The top income tax rate for individuals is 25%. For the 2011/12 tax year (July 1, 2011–June 30, 20112) the top corporate rate was 45%. However, publicly traded companies registered in Bangladesh are charged a lower rate of 27.5%. Banks, financial institutions and insurance companies are charged the 45% rate. All other companies are taxed at the 37.5% rate. Effective 1 July 2011, The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is the central authority for tax administration in Bangladesh. Administratively, it is under the Internal Resources Division (IRD) of the Ministry of Finance (MoF). MoF has 4 Divisions, namely, the Finance Division the Internal Resources Division (IRD), the Banking Division and the Economic Relations Division (ERD).

9. Role of Income Tax in Economic Development of Bangladesh 1. Tax Holiday Scheme 2. Investment Allowance 3. Accelerated Depreciation Allowance 4. Tax Incentives for Encouraging Savings 5. Tax Incentives for Small & Cottage Industries 6. Tax Exemption in Certain Expenditure 7. Tax Incentives for Foreign Investors 8. Allowance for Scientific Research 9. Tax Incentives for Remittance to Bangladesh

10. Scope of Bangladesh Income Tax Law The Income Tax Ordinance,1984 Income Tax Rules,1984 Finance Act SRO(Statutory Regulatory Orders ) Judicial decisions

11. The scheme of income tax: An overview Every person whose total income is excess of the amount which is not chargeable under income tax, he is responsible to pay the tax. The amounts are- Individual- 165000 < the amount Women & age above 65 years- 180000 < amount Disable persons- 200000 < amount

12. The special features of Bangladesh Income Tax • Income earned by person is chargeable if exceeds the maximum amount. • “Person” includes an individual, firms, association, Hindu undivided family. • Income tax is charged from current year taxable income but is taxable in the next assessment year. • Residential status is considerable. • Taxable income arises from 7(seven) heads. • Losses can be set off against the respective heads. • Tax payers can submit their tax return.

13. Structure of Income Tax Ordinance, 1984 The income tax ordinance,1984 came into force on 1st July,1984 as income tax manual. It has 23 chapters, 187 sections, numerous sub-sections and eight schedules containing provisions regarding assessment penalty, appeal etc. The Income Tax Rules,1984: The IT rules 1984 comprises sixty nine rules to supplement various sections and provisions of the IT ordinance,1984.

14. A Brief History of Income Tax Law in Bangladesh Bangladesh inherited a system of taxation from it’s past British and Pakistani rules. The system , however, developed on the basis of generally accepted cannons and there had been efforts towards rationalizing the tax administration for optimizing revenue collection. Reducing tax evasion and preventing revenue leakage through system loss. In the Indian sub-continent, first Income Tax Act has been introduced in 1860 by the then English rulers following the Income Tax Act of England.

15. Rights of a Tax payer General Rights: - A tax payer is entitled to receive professional service and assistance. - A tax payer may either represent himself. - A tax payer is entitled to have access to his own tax records. - The tax authorities are required to act in partially and use their power in a fair and professional manner. - A tax payer has a right to be heard before a penalty is imposed. - In certain situation , tax payer may avail installment payment of arrears.

16. Appeal Rights: -When to appeal -Initial appeal -How and when to file and appeal -Subsequent appeals 1. Appeal to the appellate tribunal. 2. Reference to the high court division of the supreme court. 3. Appeal to the appellate division of the supreme court. 4. Alternative dispute resolution.

17. Obligations of a Tax payer A taxpayer should file correct return. A taxpayer is required to pay advance tax. Tax payer is obliged to provide his details of his assets and liabilities. A taxpayer is complied with statutory notice by tax authority. Taxpayer is required to furnish correct and accurate particulars of his income.

18. Consequences of default

19. Punishment for non-compliance of certain obligation Subject to the following conditions, punishment for non-compliance of certain obligations is enumerated in various provisions of the ITO 1984 • No prosecution shall be institute except with the provision sanction of the national board of revenue • Commissioner is empowered to compound any punishable offence either before or after the institution of prosecution

20. Relevant Statutory Concept about Tax: • Agriculture Income • Annual Value • Assesses • Assessment • Assessment year • Income Year • Market value • Perquisite • Recognized Provident Fund • Royalty • Tax

21. InquirySession