- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) launched an automated online VAT refund system, enabling instant refunds directly to taxpayers’ bank accounts.
- The system replicates the manual refund process electronically, with plans for further simplification and legal amendments if needed.
- The new e-VAT refund module connects with the Finance Division’s iBAS++ and Bangladesh Bank’s BEFTN system, allowing refunds to be processed in about 30 minutes.
- Taxpayers can now apply for refunds through their monthly VAT returns, and the process is expected to be more transparent and user-friendly.
- As of the launch, 115 applications totaling Tk 124.49 crore have been submitted, and the NBR aims to eliminate irregularities and ensure taxpayers’ rights to refunds.
Source: newagebd.net
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