ESC Return Y/A 2019/2020
Department of Inland Revenue has published a sample ESC Return format for the Y/A 2019/2020. Download ESC Return Guide to Filling the Economic Service Charge (ESC) Return
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Updated Schedule Verification Tool as at 23 April 2021 Version 5.7.1
Download and run the Schedule File Verifier Tool to verify your schedules (VAT/SVAT/PAYE/WHT/CIT/IIT/PIT) before submitting to IRD via E-filing. Download Link (Version – 5.7.1) – 23 April 2021 Guide for “How to use the schedule verification tool”
VAT (Amendment) Act No. 13 of 2022
The government has issued an amendment to the Value Added Tax Act No 14 of 2002. The Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act was certified on 31 March 2022 by the Hon. Speaker. Download Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act No. 13 of 2022 – English | Sinhala
Supply of residential accommodation will be exempted until 31st March 2019
Department of Inland Revenue has published amended notice on Implementation of Changes to Value Added Tax (VAT) Act (click here to download) as amended by the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act, No. 25 of 2018, As instructed by the Ministry of Finance and Mass Media, a policy decision has been taken to continue the exemption on…
Services from the Customer Information Update Unit via e-Services or e-Mails
Taking into account the prevailing situation in the country, the temporary arrangements have been made to provide certain services through e-Services/e-Mails/telephone by the Inland Revenue Department. Refer to below the paper notice for more details. Download Paper Notice No: PN/TPS/2020-3 | Dated: 08.10.2020
Budget 2019 – Proposals on Income Tax
Income Tax (Amendments to the Inland Revenue Act, No.24 of 2017) Exemptions The Earnings by any non-resident person on any sovereign bond denominated in local or foreign currency will be exempted. Interest income earned by any resident person on sovereign bonds denominated in foreign currency, including Sri Lanka Development Bonds (SLDB) will be exempted. Interest…
New amendments to VAT Law
VAT Bill was passed in Parliament on 23 October 2019 which is yet to be certified by the Hon. Speaker 1.Supply of residential accommodation Effective from April 1, 2019, the supply of condominium housing is liable to VAT unless exempted. Exemptions a)The supply of a condominium housing unit of a condominium housing project and the maximum…
How to activate VAT Registration
Further to the IRD Notice on “Voluntary Registration for VAT”, Any person who wishes to continue the VAT Registration (whose Registration is inactivated) should make submission along with following documents. Application for activation of VAT Registration Request letter which should be signed by a Director (In the case of Company) or Proprietor (Sole Proprietorship) or…
Income Tax and VAT Bills
The Government has published bills to amend the Income Tax and VAT Act. These bills subject to pass by the parliament and certify by the Hon. Speaker. Income Tax Income Tax (Amendment) Bill – English Income Tax (Amendment) Bill – Sinhala VAT VAT (Amendment) Bill – English VAT (Amendment) Bill – Sinhala
Highlights on WHT Return and Schedules
The Department of Inland Revenue has now published in their website, the Withholding Tax Return, Schedule Templates and Guidelines applicable for the year of assessment 2018/2019, in terms of section 84 and 85 of the Inland Revenue Act No. 24 of 2017 and the Circular No. SEC/2018/06 published on 18 April 2018. Please find attached…
Amendment to VAT Act | Removal of VAT Exemptions
The Bill to amend the VAT Act was published on August 11, 2023, and the EY Tax Alert dated September 11, 2023, highlighted the proposed changes based on this Bill. Subsequently, during its passage through Parliament, a few significant changes were made, and the Bill was finally passed in Parliament on December 11, 2023, with…
Fee to be charged for a private ruling requested by a taxpayer
Under Section 107 (7) of the Inland Revenue Act, No. 24 of 2017, Commissioner General of Inland Revenue order to pay a sum of Rs. 25,000/= as the fee to be charged in relation to an application for a private ruling requested by a taxpayer.
What is Employment Income | How to calculate Assessable Income from Employment for the Y/A 2023/2024 & Y/A 2024/2025
Employment income is an essential component of taxation, representing the total gains and profits derived from an individual’s employment. This includes all remuneration received in cash or kind from an employer as compensation for services rendered. For the year of assessment (Y/A) 2023/2024 in Sri Lanka, employment income plays a pivotal role in calculating the…
Further Instructions on Alternative Tax Payment System (ATPS) through Online Fund Transfer Facility
Department of Inland Revenue has published notice by providing further instructions in addition to the notice published on 08.04.2020 (No. PN/PMT/2020-1) on Alternative Tax Payment System (ATPS) through Online Fund Transfer Facility, by considering some practical issues encountered by the taxpayers. Download IRD Notice No.: PN/PMT/2020-3 | Dated: 14.05.2020