According to the provisions of the Inland Revenue Act, No. 24 of 2017 (IRA), every person who is liable for Income Tax shall file a Return of Income not later than eight months after the end of each Year of Assessment. Therefore, last date to furnish the Return of Income for the year of assessment…
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….
As passed by Parliament on August 9, 2018 together with amendments moved at the Committee Stage of the Bill, and certified by the Hon. Speaker, the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act, No. 25 of 2018 takes effect on August 16, 2018 (unless otherwise stated). The amendments made to the Value Added Tax Act, No. 14…
Department of Inland Revenue has published attached Primary & Secondary Employment Declarations in order to get consent from employees (Primary / Secondary). Primary Employment Declaration Secondary Employment Declaration – Resident Deduction of APIT is compulsory from non-resident employees, regardless of their consent.
Central Bank of Sri Lanka published on 19 March 2020 The Central Bank of Sri Lanka introduces Urgent Measures to Ease the Pressure on the Exchange Rate and Prevent Financial Market Panic due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. As per the provisions of the Monetary Law Act No. 58 of 1949, the Banking Act No. 30…
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…
Special Commodity Levy has been imposed on Potatoes and shall be valid until March 31, 2018 commencing from February 24, 2018. Download – English Download – Sinhala
Penalties for failure to file a return on time as provided in IRA will not be imposed, where the Return of Income for the Year of Assessment 2019/2020 is furnished on or before February 28, 2021. Download IRD Notice No. PN/IT/2020-09 | Dated: 03 November 2020
Department of Inland Revenue has taken administrative arrangement to issue SVAT Credit Vouchers today (14th Wednesday) at ground floor of IRD Head Office and the same practice will continue for next Wednesday (21st) as well.
New Gazette has been issued by approving “Center for Handicapped” Organization as a charitable Institution under the Inland Revenue Act No. 24 of 2017. Download Gazette: English | Sinhala
Inland Revenue Department has issued a paper notice on Value Added Tax by taking into account the prevailing situation in the country. VAT Payments for the months of February and March 2020 Making the VAT payment including VAT on Financial Services for the month of February which was due on March 20, 2020 and the payment…
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…
Special Commodity Levy has been imposed on Mackerel, Peas, Seeds etc and shall be valid for a period of 06 months commencing from March 08, 2018. Download – English Download – Sinhala
Taking into account the prevailing situation in the country, Customer Supporting & Promotion Unit of Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has made temporary arrangements to provide the services through e-Services, e-Mails and telephone calls. Download IRD Notice No. PN/TPS/2020-5 | Dated: 12 Oct 2020