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Department of Inland Revenue has published a quick guide for “How to file PAYE Annual Declaration for the Y/A 2018/2019” Download PAYE quick guide

Rs. 1 million loan facility at 4% interest rate for jewelry manufacturers. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa decides to remove the 14% income tax imposed on the profit earned by the gem and jewelry manufacturers and the 15% tax on gold imports. The income tax concession given to the gem and jewelry industry since 1971 was done…

Exemption and concessionary rate of 2.5% for Ports and Airports Development Levy on import of each article specified in the gazette (Attached).    

Alternative Tax Payment System (ATPS) through Online Fund Transfer Facility. Taking in to account of the Covid -19 Endemic situation currently prevailing in the country, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has introduced an Alternative Tax Payment System (ATPS) for making tax payments through Online Fund Transfer Facility, with the collaboration of specific banks, with effect from 08-04-2020….

A Finance Bill dated August 10, 2018 has been published by the Government, as proposed in the Budget 2018, to provide for the amendment of certain levies, taxes or fees imposed under respective Finance Acts, and for the imposition of certain new levies, taxes or fees. A synopsis of certain such provisions are given in…

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.

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) of Sri Lanka has issued an important notice to all taxpayers regarding the recovery of outstanding taxes. This notice highlights a serious issue that has recently come to light and provides crucial guidance for all taxpayers to ensure their safety and proper compliance with tax regulations. Key Information The IRD…

This is an IRD notice about corruption at the Inland Revenue Department (IRD). It discusses the measures taken to reduce corruption, including a zero-tolerance policy, a variety of ways to report corruption, and protection for whistleblowers. This notice also emphasizes the importance of taxpayer honesty. Download IRD Notice: PN/OT/2023-01

Department of Inland Revenue has published a paper notice No. PN/VAT/2020-10 on 13.07.2020: Registered Identified Purchasers (RIPs) under Simplified Value Added Tax Scheme (SVAT) are hereby informed that the arrangements have been made to issue Credit Voucher Books at the Head Office of the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) from 09.00am to 3.00pm on every Monday and…

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…

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.

Ministry of Finance has issued a Government Notice on Luxury Tax on Motor Vehicles. Download Government Notice on Luxury Tax on Motor Vehicles