Bangladesh Income Tax Overview

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the total income computed for Mr. Rahman as a resident?

  • Tk. 150,000
  • Tk. 250,000
  • Tk. 180,000
  • Tk. 360,000 (correct)

Which of the following income sources is NOT taxable for Mr. Rahman?

  • Profits from business in Chittagong
  • Property income in South Africa
  • Agricultural income in Bhutan (correct)
  • Income from employment in Afghanistan

How much is the property income from South Africa that is included in Mr. Rahman’s total income as a resident?

  • Tk. 60,000
  • Tk. 180,000
  • Tk. 150,000
  • Tk. 90,000 (correct)

What is the total income computed for Mr. Rahman as a non-resident?

<p>Tk. 250,000 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which income source is considered to have accrued in Bangladesh, even if received in another country?

<p>Business profits in Chittagong (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the exempted amount from taxation for the rent from property received in Canada?

<p>Tk. 60,000 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which income type is classified as 'non-taxable' according to the details provided?

<p>Gift received during the year (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much total income is considered for taxation purposes when Mr. Rahman is classified as a non-resident?

<p>Tk. 250,000 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Mr. Jashim Uddin's total number of days he stayed in Bangladesh during the income year 2021-22?

<p>172 days (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many total days did Mr. Jashim Uddin stay in Bangladesh in the previous four years before the income year 2021-22?

<p>1,146 days (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition does Mr. Jayed fulfill to be considered a resident for the income year 2021-22?

<p>He stayed for 110 days in that year. (A), He stayed for more than 365 days in the last four years. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If Mr. Jayed had stayed for 85 days in 2021-22, what would his residential status be?

<p>Non-resident (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the tax rate on dividend income received by a company from another company registered under Company Act 1994?

<p>20% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would Mr. Jayed's residential status be if he had stayed for 185 days in 2021-22 but only total 360 days over the last four years?

<p>Non-resident (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which year did Mr. Jashim Uddin not come back to Bangladesh?

<p>2021 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the tax rate applicable to non-resident foreigners on their income?

<p>30% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For the income year 2021-22, what is the minimum number of days Mr. Jayed needed to stay in Bangladesh to be considered a resident?

<p>90 days (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered taxable income for an individual?

<p>Inherited wealth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of days Mr. Jayed stayed in Bangladesh during the four years leading up to 2021-22?

<p>531 days (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What tax rate applies to winnings from online games or similar activities?

<p>25% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which schedule of the Income Tax Act, 2023 specifically addresses tax exemptions, rebates, and credits?

<p>Sixth Schedule (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the tax rate on income from capital gains for companies?

<p>15% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of income taxation as highlighted in the content?

<p>To raise public revenue for government expenditure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At which rate are partnerships taxed on their share income?

<p>Normal slab rate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which schedule deals with the computation of profits and gains from mineral deposits?

<p>Fifth Schedule (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What tax rate is imposed on dividends remitted outside Bangladesh by a foreign company, if there is a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement with Bangladesh?

<p>10% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of total tax revenue in Bangladesh is accounted for by income tax?

<p>35% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What tax is levied on capital assets sold after 5 years of acquisition?

<p>15% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which set of rules has replaced certain provisions in the IT Rules, 1984 concerning tax deduction?

<p>Rules of Tax Deducted at Source, 2023 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a progressive income tax system?

<p>It assists in reducing income and wealth inequality. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which schedule outlines the computation of profits and gains of the insurance business?

<p>Fourth Schedule (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which entity has the flexibility to amend rules in the Income Tax framework?

<p>National Board of Revenue (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of an assessment year as defined in the ITA, 2023?

<p>Twelve months starting from July 1 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the case of banks, when does the income year end for determining the assessment year?

<p>December 31 of the previous year (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition may the assessment year and income year be the same?

<p>When a business is discontinued (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the total income of an individual leaving Bangladesh as per section 193?

<p>It is charged to tax in the current assessment year (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of income can be taxed in the year it is earned for non-resident companies?

<p>Income from shipping and airline operations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the ITA, 2023 define the term 'assessment year'?

<p>The year in which the prior year's income is assessed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the assessment year is incorrect?

<p>It is always the same as the income year. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can income from a discontinued business be taxed according to section 191?

<p>In the assessment year of discontinuance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying

Study Notes

Bangladesh Income Tax Information

  • Individuals are subject to tax on income from employment, rent, agriculture, business, capital gains, financial property, and other sources
  • Income from employment received in Bangladesh for services rendered outside of Bangladesh is taxable
  • Income from a profession that accrues in Bangladesh is taxable even if received outside of Bangladesh
  • Income from agricultural activities carried out outside of Bangladesh is taxable if it is remitted to Bangladesh
  • The income of a partnership firm is calculated at the normal slab rate
  • The share of income from a partnership firm is added to each partner's personal income
  • Companies are separate from their owners (shareholders) and managers (directors)
  • The current financial year is known as the income year, and the immediately preceding year is the assessment year

Residential Status

  • If a person remains in Bangladesh for at least 90 days during the income year and at least 365 days in the previous four years, they are considered a resident for tax purposes
  • A person who is outside Bangladesh for an employment contract for at least two years is considered a non-resident
  • A person staying in Bangladesh for more than 182 days in the income year and 365 days in the previous four years is considered a resident for tax purposes

Tax Rates & Assessment Year

  • The assessment year begins on July 1st of each year and includes any deemed assessment year under the Income Tax Act
  • The income year is the period in which income is earned
  • The assessment year generally follows the income year
  • Income from a discontinued business is taxed in the assessment year in which the business is discontinued
  • The income of individuals leaving Bangladesh is taxed in the assessment year that includes the date of departure
  • Non-resident shipping companies and airlines are taxed in the year they earn income in Bangladesh, provided they lack representatives in Bangladesh
  • The tax rate for companies is 27.5% subject to certain conditions
  • Trust, Funds, Associations of Persons (AoP), and other taxable entities are taxed at a 27.5% rate
  • The tax rate on dividends for the assessment year 2023-24 is 20% for companies receiving dividends from a company registered under the Company Act 1994 or a foreign company remitting profits outside of Bangladesh
  • Companies receiving dividends from a foreign company with a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement with Bangladesh have a tax rate of 10%-15%
  • Resident and non-resident Bangladeshi individuals, firms, and other taxpayers pay normal slab rates on dividends
  • Non-resident foreigner individuals pay a 30% tax rate on dividends
  • The tax rate for non-resident foreigners is a flat 30%
  • The tax rate on income from capital gains is 15% for companies, and for other taxpayers, it is dependent on whether the sale of capital assets occurs within five years of acquisition (regular slab rate) or after five years (15% tax rate)
  • Winning from lotteries, puzzles, card games, online games, or similar games is taxed at a 25% rate

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Quiz Team

Related Documents

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser