Pay income tax from home: Chief Adviser

Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of the interim government, has asked the countrymen to submit taxes and file returns from the comfort of home.

In a video message on Monday (October 28), he announced this initiative.

Dr. Yunus stated, “The taxes you pay are the main driving force of the country’s economy. From now on, there is no need to wait in lines at banks or go to tax offices to file returns. Therefore, we have implemented a system that allows you to submit your income tax returns from home without any hassle.”

The chief adviser highlighted that this online tax submission system was now mandatory for all officials and employees in Dhaka, Narayanganj and Gazipur, as well as for staff at all scheduled banks, mobile operators and several multinational companies.

He encouraged citizens in the rest of the country to use the e-Return system.

He also proposed to arrange a competition across districts and cities to recognize those filing the most online tax returns with state awards.

Yunus urged citizens to teach friends, neighbours and relatives how to file e-returns from home.

The chief adviser also encouraged young individuals to assist taxpayers in submitting their income tax online.