ESC Return can be submitted via e-Service
Department of Inland Revenue has opened the RAMIS to submit ESC Return online. Effective from 01 April 2019 (for Year of Assessment 19/20) – Due on April 20, 2020 Download the Quick Guide of the same.
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Tax Invoice in Sri Lanka: A Comprehensive Guide
A tax invoice is an essential document in the administration of Value Added Tax (VAT) in Sri Lanka. It serves as evidence of a taxable transaction between a VAT-registered supplier and customer. Understanding the key elements of a tax invoice and the regulations surrounding its issuance is crucial for compliance with Sri Lankan tax laws….
Economic Service Charge (Amendment) Act, No. 33 of 2018
Economic Service Charge (Amendment) Bill was certified on 04th of October, 2018 and now available the new Economic Service Charge (Amendment) Act, No. 33 of 2018. Summary: Valuation basis of import of vehicles Prior to the Amendment Act, the import of motor vehicles was liable to ESC on the CIF value of the consignment. The…
Public ruling on calculating an Individual’s Income of Employment – PR/IT/2019/02
Department of Inland Revenue has published new public ruling guidance with regard to the application of excluded items in paragraph (c) of Subsection (3) of section 5 of the Inland Revenue Act, No. 24 of 2017, in the event of calculating an Individual’s Income of Employment. Download Public Ruling PR/IT/2019/02
Updated Schedule File Verifier Tool
Department of Inland Revenue has published Updated Schedule File Verifier Tool. Click here to download
IR and VAT Bills approved by the Parliament with amendments
Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill and VAT (Amendment) Bill were approved by the Parliament today with amendments. Await for more details.
Regulations of Transitional Provisions under Sec. 194 of Inland Revenue Act – Gazette No. 2064/53
The Inland Revenue Act, No. 10 of 2006 shall not apply to any income tax, for any year of assessment commencing on or after April 1, 2018, unless otherwise stated in the Inland Revenue Act, No. 24 of 2017 or as regulated in the succeeding provisions.
Receipt of Inward Remittances for Exports and Adjustment of Input Value Added Tax (VAT)
Department of Inland Revenue has published a paper notice on Receipt of Inward Remittances for Exports and Adjustment of Input Value Added Tax (VAT). Download Paper Notice No: PN/VAT/2021-06 | Dated: 05.08.2021
Proposed amendments to taxation
Ernst & Young has published tax alert containing amendments to direct and indirect taxes as approved by the Cabinet of Ministers on 27 November 2019. The contents of this Alert, including our analysis, are based on the press briefing given by the Cabinet Spokesman subsequent to the Cabinet meeting. Income tax – Effective Date 1…
Requesting Tax Residency Certificates (TRC) via email
Taking into account the prevailing situation in the country, the Inland Revenue Department has made arrangements to request the Tax Residency Certificates (TRC) via e-Mails. Download IRD Notice No. PN/TC/2020-05 | Dated: 08 Oct 2020
Statement of Estimated Income Tax Return – SET
Department of Inland Revenue has published estimate Income Tax Return and Guidelines for the Y/A 2019/2020. Statement of Estimated Income Tax Payable Instructions for the Submission of Statement of Estimated Income Tax Payable
Income tax exemption on interest accrued or derived from Special Deposit Account
Department of Inland Revenue has published a paper notice on income tax exemption on interest accrued or derived from Special Deposit Account. Download IRD Notice: PN/IT/2020-08 | Dated: 26.10.2020
Tax Clearance Certificates for Outward Remittances
Notice to the Commercial Banks & Authorized Dealers Engaged in Outward Remittances and the Persons who make Outward Remittances. Requirement of Tax Clearance Certificates for Outward Remittances Due to the prevailing situation of the country affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Inland Revenue Department is not in a position to issue Tax Clearance Certificates to the persons who…
PAYE Tax Tables for the period 01 January 2020 to 31 March 2020
The Inland Revenue Department has published the PAYE tables and the guidelines to be followed for the computation of withholding tax under the PAYE scheme for the period 1st January 2020 to 31st March 2020. Guideline: Instructions to Employers on Deducting Withholding Tax (PAYE) from Employment Income of employees Table – A: Rates for the…