Circular stating instructions to taxpayers for requesting a private ruling
Department of Inland Revenue has published a Circular stating instructions to taxpayers for requesting a private ruling – Circular No. SEC/2018/07.
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Luxury tax on motor vehicles will not be affected for small vehicles
The below article has been published by the Ministry of Finance on 31st October 2019. Luxury tax on motor vehicles will not be affected for small vehicles. The Finance Act has been amended as proposed in the Budget 2019 by Minister of Finance Hon. Mangala Samaraweera, the tax levied on motor vehicles will only be…
5% VAT on imports or local supply of wood (sawn)
As per the amendments made to sub item (iv) of item (xxii) of paragraph (a) of the First Schedule to the Value Added Tax Act, No. 14 of 2002 (VAT Act) by the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act, No. 25 of 2018, exemption granted on the import or supply of wood (sawn) from VAT is…
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
Tax Payments & Returns due dates in the month of October 2021
Tax Payments & Returns due dates in the month of October 2021 Tax payments & Returns due Tax Payments & Returns due dates in the month of October 2021 dates and tax types & payment period codes for the month of October 2021 are as follows: OCTOBER 15TH Advance Personal Income Tax (APIT) for the…
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….
Summary of Provisions in the Finance Act No. 35 of 2018
The Finance Act No. 35 of 2018 has been enacted (Certified on November 01, 2018) consequent to the respective proposals made in the Budget 2018, to provide for the amending of certain levies, taxes or fees imposed under respective Finance Acts, and for the imposition of certain new levies, taxes or fees. Outline of the…
IRD Notice on Imposition of Value Added Tax on Fabric at the point of Importation
Imposition of Value Added Tax (VAT) on Fabric at the point of Importation As per the amendments made to sub item (v) of item (xxii) paragraph (a) and item (xxxvi) of paragraph (c) of the First Schedule to the Value Added Tax Act, No. 14 of 2002 by the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act, No….
Extension on Tax Return submission dates
Taking into account the prevailing situation in the country (Covid -19 pandemic, Second wave), the following Tax Returns can be submitted up to the dates mentioned below without subjecting to late filing penalties as per the respective enactments. Compounded Stamp Duty Return for the quarter ending September 30, 2020 – Additional time allowed up to…
“Tax Clearance Certificate” is not required for certain remittances
Download Circular Department of Inland Revenue has published a Circular to Commercial Banks and specialized Banks – Remittances which are not required to obtain a “Tax Clearance Certificate” to proceed the payment through a Banks [Circular No. SEC/2018/03_29 March 2018]
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 –…
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:…
Customs Notice on VAT & NBT change
Department of Customs has published a notice on VAT & NBT change. Download Custom Notice on VAT & NBT