Further Extension of Tax Return Submission Dates – up to 31 December 2020

Department of Inland Revenue has published a paper notice (PN/Tax Returns/2020-03) by in lining with the approval for “Tax Relief Measures to Facilitate Post COVID-19 Economic Recovery” granted by the Cabinet of Ministers on June 24, 2020, date of submission of following Tax Returns/statements has been further extended up to December 31, 2020. Annual Declaration…

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Capital Gain Tax (CGT)

Capital Gains Tax (CGT)

Principal Act Capital Gains Tax is governed by the Inland Revenue Act, No. 24 of 2017 (as amended). Scope of Liability & Chargeability CGT is payable on the gains from the realisation (e.g., sale, exchange, transfer) of investment assets. The gain is calculated as the amount by which the consideration received for the asset exceeds…

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Income Tax slabs for Individuals & Employees for the Y/A 2018/2019

Individuals other than who are in employment Resident employee who has furnished the Primary Employment Declaration* to Employer (Employee who is Resident & Citizen / Non-Citizen) Employee who is Non-Resident and Non-Citizen Any employee who has not furnish the primary employment declaration, or any employee employed under more than one employer * Primary Employment Declaration Form Every…

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Quantification of Values for Non-Cash Benefits in calculating Employment Income – Circular No. SEC/2022/E/05(Revised) [07 February 2023]

The Circular SEC 2022/E/05 (Rev) issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) of Sri Lanka provides guidance on the quantification of values for non-cash benefits in calculating employment income for tax purposes. The circular defines non-cash benefits as any benefit provided by an employer to an employee, other than cash, that has a monetary value….

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