Hong Kong Extends eTAX Filing for Individuals by One Month to July 4

The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced a one-month extension for taxpayers filing their individual tax returns electronically through the eTAX platform. The extension shifts the filing deadline from June 4 to July 4, 2026, providing taxpayers with additional time to complete and submit their returns online.

The IRD disclosed that approximately 2.77 million individual tax returns for the 2025/26 year of assessment were issued on May 4, 2026. Under the existing arrangement, taxpayers are generally expected to file their returns within one month after issuance. However, individuals using the eTAX electronic filing system will automatically enjoy the extra one-month extension.

The department also stated that sole proprietors who file their returns electronically will benefit from a longer extension period until September 4, 2026. Authorities explained that the initiative is intended to encourage wider adoption of digital tax services while improving convenience and efficiency for taxpayers.

Commissioner of Inland Revenue, Benjamin Chan, encouraged taxpayers to make use of the eTAX platform, describing it as a secure, efficient, and environmentally friendly filing option. He noted that the government remains committed to expanding digital tax administration services across Hong Kong.

As part of the ongoing digital transformation efforts, the IRD announced that electronic filing services have now been extended to include applications for salaries tax exemption claims, relief from double taxation, and tax filings by sole proprietorship businesses with annual gross income exceeding HK$2 million.

The Hong Kong government also highlighted several proposed tax relief measures for the 2025/26 assessment year. These include a one-off 100 percent reduction in salaries tax, personal assessment tax, and profits tax, subject to a ceiling of HK$3,000 per case. Additional proposals involve increases in certain personal allowances and tax deductions aimed at reducing the burden on taxpayers.

The extension of the eTAX filing deadline reflects Hong Kong’s broader strategy to modernize its tax administration system, improve taxpayer compliance, and promote greater use of digital services within the revenue collection framework.