NBT Return submission due date extended
Submission of Nation Building Tax (NBT) Return has been allowed up to 25 October 2019 and the same would be considered as duly submitted. IRD Notice
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Special Commodity Levy on Maize
Special Commodity Levy has been imposed on Maize and shall be valid for a period of 31 days commencing from 01 February 2018. HS code: 1005.90- Rs. 10.00 per kg Download – English Download – Sinhala Download – Tamil
Primary Employment Declaration Form (PED)
Download Form Every employee is required to furnish Primary Employment Declaration Form, to the employer nominating his primary employment under New IRA. A declaration must be signed and dated by the employee and the employer, and may relate to one or more years of assessment. An employee must not have more than one primary…
Custom clearances to go paperless from 2018
Daily FT : 11 October 2017 Digital signature, trade information portal and several key functions to be effective from next year, Single Window blueprint ready for July 2018 On track to achieve Govt. revenue target of Rs. 1 trillion Customs DG keen on enhancing efficiency with technology, people-less offices In a major boost to streamline trade, Sri…
Crop Insurance levy for the Quarter ended 31 March 2020
National Insurance Trust Fund (NITF) has published a notice on Crop Insurance levy for the Quarter ended 31 March 2020. Due to the current situation of the Country (COVID-19), NITF has requested to make payment online (fund transfer) and send the duly filled Return via email (Refer the attached notice for more details). Download the Notice…
Economic Service Charge (ESC) – ආර්ථික සේවා ගාස්තු
Economic Service Charge (ESC) – ආර්ථික සේවා ගාස්තු ESC is levied under ESC Act No.13 of 2006 [as amended by the ESC (Amendment) ActNo.15 of 2007, No.11 of 2008, No.16 of 2009, No.11 of 2011, No.11 of 2012, No.6 of 2013, No. 9 of 2014, No.13 of 2015 and No.7 of 2017, respectively]. CHARHEBILITY…
Budget 2019 – Proposals on Excise Duty
Excise Duty under Excise Ordinance Revision of Excise Duty Rates The Excise Duty based on the Alcohol volume will be revised as follows: Type Rate (Rs. Per litre of alcohol) Special Arrack No change Other Arrack 3,550/- Country made foreign liquor 3,550/- Beer less than 5% 2,700/- Beer more than 5% 2,700/- Wine – Local…
Budget 2022 Analysis
Key Tax Proposals – Imposition of New Taxes Surcharge Tax It has been proposed to introduce a Surcharge Tax at the rate of 25% on individuals or companies, whose taxable income exceeds LKR 2,000 Mn for the year of assessment 2020/2021. This proposal has been introduced as one-time tax charge to the taxpayers. Social Security Contribution It…
Guideline for Debt Repayment Levy (DRL) on Financial Services – Circular No. SEC/2019/03
Department of Inland Revenue has published circular to all Financial Institutions – Imposition of Debt Repayment Levy under the Finance Act No. 35 of 2018 [24 June 2019]. Download DRL Circular No. SEC/2019/03
IRD Notice on NBT Change
As instructed by the Ministry of Finance and approved by the Cabinet of Ministers, NBT has been abolished with effect from December 01, 2019, pending parliamentary approval for amendment to the Nation Building Tax Act, No. 9 of 2009. However, any person/partnership who/which engages in the business of processing of any locally procured agricultural produce in…
Instructions for calculation of Statement of Estimated Income Tax Payable – Calculation Guide
Department of Inland Revenue has published a Guide – Instructions for calculation of Statement of Estimated Income Tax Payable – Calculation Guide [Download].
IRD Notice on Proposed Changes to the Inland Revenue Act, No. 24 of 2017
Department of Inland Revenue has published on changes that have been proposed to the Inland Revenue Act, No. 24 of 2017. The law pertaining to the above is yet to be enacted. Download IRD Notice: PN/IT/2020-03 (Revised) | 08.04.2020
Extension for Stamp Duty Payment and Return
Compound Stamp Duty is required to make the payment and submit the return for the quarter ending March 31, 2020, on or before April 15, 2020. However, due to the prevailing situation of the country, such payment and submission of Stamp Duty Return for the above period have been allowed up to 30th April 2020….
Updated customs tariff changes up to 18 Dec 2019
The National Customs Tariff is a Guide to compute all the taxes or levies payable on goods (commodities) imported. It is a publication of such taxes stipulated under various Acts and Enactments, consolidated in to one book for ease of reference, both by the Customs Officials as well as the general public. The following taxes…