{
  "id": 14687862,
  "title": "NBR extends VAT return submission deadline to October 25",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/nbr-extends-vat-return-submission-deadline-to-october-25",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-15T12:01:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dhaka Tribune Business",
    "slug": "dhaka-tribune-business",
    "url": "https://www.dhakatribune.com/business/422190/nbr-extends-vat-return-submission-deadline-to"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the deadline for submitting online VAT returns through its e-VAT system. According to the Dhaka Tribune Business, the extension applies to the three tax periods spanning July to September. Taxpayers are permitted to file these returns without facing interest or penalties until October 25.\n\nSeparately, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the deadline for employers to file Electronic Challan Cum Returns (ECRs) for September 2026. The Economic Times reports that the deadline has moved from October 15, 2026, to October 31, 2026. This extension was granted to allow additional time for filing due to a revision of the wage ceiling.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "EPFO extends this deadline to October 31, 2026",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/epfo-extends-this-deadline-to-october-31-2026",
        "published": "2026-10-14T11:14:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}