Tax Deduction Certificate T-10 for the YA 2019/2020
Department of Inland Revenue has published Certificate of Income Tax Deductions – (P.A.Y.E_T-10 (new)) format for the Y/A 2019/2020. Download Tax Deduction Certificate T-10 for the YA 2019/2020
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IRD Notice on VAT Deferment and Temporary VAT registration.
Department of Inland Revenue has amended the public notice (No. PN/VAT/2020-03) issued on 26-03-2020 as follows: VAT Deferment Facility on Imports at the Customs/BOI Validity of the last issued extension letters with regard to Credit Vouchers (CV) due against the VAT deferred at the Customs/BOI under deferment facility, has been extended up to 30th June,…
Extension for Tax Clearance Certificates on Liquor Licenses
Department of Inland Revenue has published a paper notice by taking into account of the prevailing situation in the country, all Divisional Secretaries and Liquor License Holders are informed to treat that the validity period of all Temporary Tax Clearance Certificates relating to liquor licenses (which will be expired before June 30, 2020) issued by…
How to file Partnership Return online
Department of Inland Revenue has published a quick guide on “How to file Statement of Partnership Income online”. Download Quick Guide – “How to file Statement of Partnership Income“
Sutherland v Commissioner of Income Tax (CTC Volume I)
Case Overview 1. The Facts (The Story) Mr. R.W. Sutherland was the Managing Director of the Colombo Apothecaries Company Limited. 2. The Dispute The core disagreement was about how to classify this Rs. 15,750. 3. The Judgment (Held) The Court ruled in favor of Mrs. Sutherland. The payment was NOT taxable. Reasons for the Decision:…
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
Certificate of Income Tax Deductions (T-10): An Overview
The Certificate of Income Tax Deductions, commonly referred to as the T-10, is an essential document prescribed under Section 87 of the Inland Revenue Act in Sri Lanka. This certificate plays a vital role for both employers and employees in the process of Advance Personal Income Tax (APIT) compliance. Purpose of the T-10 Certificate The…
Understanding Employment Income and APIT for Resident Individuals in Sri Lanka – Year of Assessment 2024/2025
In Sri Lanka, employment income taxation has undergone significant reforms in recent years, especially with the revival of Advance Personal Income Tax (APIT). For the Year of Assessment (YA) 2024/2025, salaried employees must be aware of how primary and secondary employment income is taxed and the importance of filing T-10 forms. This article serves as…
Budget 2019 – Analysis
Budget 2019 Budget speech – 2019 – English | Sinhala | Tamil Analysis by Tax Professionals: EY | KPMG | PwC | Deloitte
Customs changes on Budget 2021
Customs changes on Budget 2021 are as follows; 2021 Budget Import Cess Letter 2021 Budget Import Cess Annexure Order under Section 14 of Sri Lanka Export Development Act No. 40 of 1979 Revenue Protection Order No.08.2020 published under Revenue Protection Act No. 19 of 1962 Special Commodity Levy Act No. 48 of 2007
Online Tax Payment can be made through NTB and NDB
As per the paper notice published by the Department of Inland Revenue, the following banks are providing online banking facility under OTPP at present: Bank of Ceylon People’s Bank Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC Sampath Bank PLC National Saving Bank Nations Trust Bank National Development Bank Download IRD Notice: PN/PMT/2021-04 | Dated 08.06.2021
Statement of Estimated Tax Payable (SET) can be submitted via e-Service (Online)
Department of Inland Revenue is now accepting Statement of Estimated Tax Payable (SET) via e-Service with effective from the Y/A 2021/2022. Statement of Estimated Tax Payable (SET) is due on 15 August 2021 for the first quarter ended 31 June 2021 for the YA 2021/2022. Click here to Download Quick Guide Publish by the Department of…
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…