Recent Amendments to the Social Security Contribution Levy (SSCL): Key Takeaways from IRD Notice PN/SSCL/2026-04/1

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has published a crucial Notice to Taxpayers (PN/SSCL/2026-04/1, dated April 16, 2026) outlining significant modifications to the Social Security Contribution Levy. These changes are mandated by the recently enacted Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Act, No. 10 of 2026, which was certified by the Speaker on April 9, 2026. For…

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Customer Information Update via IRD e-Services

Notice on Online Tax Registration

Taking into account of the COVID – 19 pandemic situation in the country, importers and exporters of goods are requested to obtain Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and Value Added Tax Registration (temporary or permanent) through e-Services provided in Inland Revenue web portal. Download IRD Notice: PN/TPS/2021-02 | Dated: 03.03.2021

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Tax Webinar on Individual Income Tax – YA 2022/2023

📌 Employment, Business, Investment Incomes, Qualifying Payments and Reliefs, Tax Credits 📌 Date & Time: 27 September 2023 (Tomorrow) at 8:00PM 📌 Investment: LKR 500/- 📌 Limited Zoom seats are available! 📌 Hurry Up! Register Soon! 📌 Registration Link: https://forms.gle/p3BCrwmizqpC3Mku7 Please make the payment LKR 500/= to Lanka Tax Club bank account mentioned below: Name:…

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Declaration to the Financial Institutions by Senior Citizens

Department of Inland Revenue has updated Declaration Form which is required to submit by Senior Citizens  to the Financial Institutions. Updated Circular – Withholding Tax on Interest paid by Banks or other Financial Institutions – No. SEC/2018/01 Download – English Download – Sinhala Updated Declaration Form – Declaration by Senior Citizens to the Financial Institutions Download –…

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Withholding Tax (WHT)/ Advance Income Tax (AIT) Return and Schedules

Withholding Tax (WHT)/ Advance Income Tax (AIT) Return and Schedules w.e.f. 01 April 2020 (Y/A 2019/2020) Return Annual Statement of Withholding Tax / Advance Income Tax Guidelines Guidelines to Fill the Statement of Withholding Tax Schedules PDF – Schedules to Withholding Tax Return/ Advance Income Tax Excel – Schedule 1 – Withholding Tax/ Advance Income…

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Customer Information Update via IRD e-Services

Now e-Service is available for filing CIT, IIT & PIT Returns Y/A 2020/2021

Electronic filing facility through e-service is available for filing the Return of Income for Companies, Partnerships and Individuals. A Company or a Partnership or an Individual should have a Personal Identification Number (PIN) and also a Company or a Partnership should have a Special Staff Identity Number (SSID) or SSID numbers for e-filing. Download IRD…

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Budget 2026

Budget 2026 – Key Revenue Proposals and What They Mean for You

The 2026 Budget introduces a series of revenue proposals aimed at broadening the tax base, creating a level playing field between local and imported products, and modernising Sri Lanka’s tax administration. This article summarises the main tax-related proposals and explains their practical impact on businesses and taxpayers. 1. VAT & SSCL on Imported Coconut Oil…

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