Withholding Tax from Service fees and Contract Payments
Department of Inland Revenue has published notice on Deduction of Withholding Tax from Service fees and Contract Payments with effect from 01 April 2018.
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IRD Notice on Issuance of Credit Voucher Books
Department of Inland Revenue has published notice by specifying instructions to obtain credit voucher books for Registered Identified Purchasers (RIPs) under SVAT Scheme. Download IRD Notice No. PN/VAT/2020-06 | Dated: 13.05.2020
New Double Tax Avoidance Treaty between the Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of Singapore
IT is hereby notified under Section 97(1)(b) of the Inland Revenue Act, No. 10 of 2006, that the bilateral Agreement for affording relief from double taxation and prevention of fiscal evasion, entered into on 03.04.2014 between the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and the Government of the Republic of Singapore, has…
IRD Notice to Betting and Gaming Operators
This is an IRD notice about changes to the Betting and Gaming Levy Act. It discusses registration requirements for betting and gaming operators, increases to the gross collection levy rate, and the removal of the Social Security Contribution Levy. Other important points include the introduction of a casino entrance levy and increases to the annual…
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
Tax Payments & Returns due dates – January 2021
Tax payments & Returns due dates and tax types & payment period codes for the month of January 2021 are as follows: JANUARY 15TH Advance Personal Income Tax (APIT) for the month of December 2020 is due on January 15, 2021 – Individual who has already given the consent to the employer (company) to deduct Advance Personal Income Tax…
Extension for Tax on Terminal Benefits till June 30, 2021
Notice to ETF Board, Provident Funds and Employers who have retained the Tax on Terminal Benefits to Retiring Employees. Any amount retained by the Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF) Board, any Provident Fund or Employer (hereinafter referred to as the “Retainers”) as per the Guideline published by Circular No. SEC/2020/02 of the Commissioner General of Inland…
Central Bank Circular on Concessions Granted to Tourism Industry
Central Bank has issued a circular on concessions granted to Tourism Industry. Circular No. 07 of 2019 (on 08.05.2019)
Parliament passed the Nation Building Tax Bill by limiting and granting new exemptions
NBT Bill passed by the parliament together with Committee Stage amendment on 18 July 2018. Department of Inland Revenue has published a notice for the same on 20 July 2018. Relevant notice is attached above for your reference.
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
No penalties for submission of Income Tax Return for the Y/A 2020/2021
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…
IRD Notice on how to connect with Customer Supporting & Promotion Unit on certain Services
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
Updated Inactive VAT List as at 20-02-2019
Department of Inland Revenue has published updated VAT Inactive List as at 20-02-2019. Download Inactive VAT List as at 20-02-2019
Excise (Amendment) Act, No. 4 of 2018
The Excise (Amendment) Act, No. 4 of 2018 shall come into operation with effective on April 1, 2018. Excise (Amendment) Act, No. 4 of 2018 – Download English Excise (Amendment) Act, No. 4 of 2018 – Download Sinhala Section 15 of the Excise Ordinance (Chapter 52) is hereby amended by the repeal of paragraphs (b) and…