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Summary Note for ITP Exam (Liton Publication 2024)

Here’s a short summary note based on the contents of the ITP – Liton Publication 2024 PDF to help you prepare effectively for the upcoming Income Tax Practitioner (ITP) exam:

📘 Part 1: Income Tax Basics

  • Tax Year (AY vs. Income Year): Assessment Year is the year following the income year.
  • Resident Status: Individual is considered resident if present ≥ 182 days in a year or 90 days + 365 days in 4 previous years.
  • Total Income Components: Salary, House Property, Business/Profession, Capital Gains, Other Sources.
  • Income Exemptions: Agriculture income, dividend from listed co. (conditions apply), gratuity (limited), etc.
  • Minimum Tax: BDT 5,000 to 5,000,000 depending on area and entity type.
  • TIN Requirement: Mandatory for trade license, car ownership, land registration, etc.

💼 Part 3: Income from Business/Profession

  • Allowable Expenses: Salaries, rent, utility bills, depreciation, R&D, bad debts (if proven), etc.
  • Disallowable Expenses: Personal expenses, excessive salary to relatives, cash expenses > BDT 250,000 without valid reason.
  • Depreciation Rules: Applicable on fixed assets; follow specified rates.
  • Loss Carry Forward: Business loss can be carried forward for 6 years (conditions apply).
  • Turnover Tax vs. VAT: For small businesses under threshold, turnover tax applicable (3%-4%).

🧾 Part 4: Return Filing & Assessment

  • Return Filing Deadline: Usually 30 November of each year (can be extended).
  • Documents Required: Income statement, bank statements, TIN, investment proofs.
  • Rebate on Investment: 15% rebate on eligible investments (e.g., DPS, Life Insurance, Govt. Bonds).
  • Assessment Types:
    • Self-assessment (82BB): For simple taxpayers.
    • Universal Self-assessment (82BB(1A)): For businesspersons under audit.
    • Spot Assessment: On-the-spot assessment for temporary business.
  • Penalty for Non-Compliance: Minimum BDT 5,000 or higher depending on nature.

🏢 Part 5: Company Taxation

  • Corporate Tax Rates (AY 2023-24):
    • Publicly listed: 20%-22.5%
    • Non-listed: 27.5%
    • Cigarette/Bank/Insurance: Higher slabs
  • Deducted at Source (TDS): Salary, rent, contractor payments, etc. have specific TDS rates.
  • Advance Tax: Must be paid quarterly if taxable income > BDT 6 lakh.

🌐 Part 6: VAT & Customs Overview

  • VAT Registration Threshold: BDT 3 crore annually.
  • VAT Rates: Standard 15%, reduced rates (5%, 7.5%) for specific sectors.
  • Turnover Tax: 4% for entities under BDT 3 crore turnover.
  • Customs Valuation: Based on transaction value; customs duty + VAT + SD applicable.

ITP Exam

ITP Cheat Sheet – Printable Format (One Page)

📌 General Info

  • Assessment Year (AY) = Income earned in previous year.
  • Resident: ≥182 days OR ≥90 days this year + ≥365 in 4 years.
  • TIN Needed: For land purchase, bank account, trade license, etc.

📊 Income Heads

  • Salary
  • House Property
  • Business/Profession
  • Capital Gains
  • Other Sources

💰 Allowable Business Expenses

  • Salaries, rent, depreciation
  • Utilities, research & development
  • Bad debts (must be proven)

🚫 Disallowed Expenses

  • Personal expenses
  • Unjustified family salaries
  • Cash expense > BDT 250,000 without proper reason

🧮 Tax Rates (Individual)

Income Slab (BDT)Rate
0 – 3,50,0000%
3,50,001 – 7,50,00010%
7,50,001 – 12,00,00015%
12,00,001 – 30,00,00020%
30,00,001 – 75,00,00025%
75,00,001 – above30%

🏢 Corporate Tax Rates

Entity TypeRate
Listed Co. (with compliance)20%
Non-listed Co.27.5%
Bank/Insurance40%-45%

📆 Return Filing

  • Deadline: Nov 30 each year
  • Fine for Non-filing: Min BDT 5,000
  • Rebate: 15% of eligible investments (max limit applies)

📉 Loss Carry Forward

  • Up to 6 years (except capital loss – 1 year)

📥 TDS & Advance Tax

  • Salary, rent, contractor payments require TDS
  • Advance tax for income > BDT 6 lakh

💼 VAT & Turnover

  • VAT Threshold: 3 crore/year
  • Standard VAT: 15%
  • Turnover tax: 4% for small traders

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