A person who filed a tax return electronically (via e-Service) for the Y/A 18/19 shall continue to file Tax Returns in that manner

A person who filed a Tax Return electronically (via e-Service) for the Y/A 18/19 shall continue to file Tax Returns in that manner

The IRD has informed that the taxpayers who had e-Filed the Return of Income for the last Year of Assessment (2018/ 2019), should e-File their Returns of Income for this year. Further, Returns of Income of such taxpayers have neither been printed nor posted for manual submission. IRD highly promotes all other taxpayers as well…

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PAYE Return for the Y/A 2019/2020

Department of Inland Revenue has published Annual Statement of Employer (PAYE Return) for the Y/A 2019/2020. Download Annual Statement of Employer 2019/2020 Schedule 01 – For Remuneration Other than and Once- and –for – all payments Schedule 02- For Ones- and-for-all Payments Instructions to Complete the Annual Statement of Employer and Schedules

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IRD Notice on Tax proposals announced in the Budget – 2021

The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue has published a notice pertaining to changes proposed in the Budget 2021 to the Inland Revenue Act, No. 24 of 2017. These changes mainly relate to the following: Exemptions from Income Tax Tax rate changes Tax computation, deductions and qualifying payments Tax administrative measures Other proposals Tax relief measures…

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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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New Year, New Levies: Casino Entrance Fee Doubled and Betting Taxes Hiked for 2026

By Lanka Tax Club Editorial Team The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has issued a significant notice regarding the Betting and Gaming industry, announcing immediate changes to levies effective from January 01, 2026. Following the amendments made to the Betting & Gaming Levy Act, No. 40 of 1988 by the Betting and Gaming Levy (Amendment) Act…

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