Department of Inland Revenue has published “Interim Estimate of Value Added Tax on Supply of Financial Services – 2nd Six Months 2019/2020” today and you can download the Return form and schedule using the below links. Interim Estimate of Value Added Tax on Supply of Financial Services – 2nd Six Months of – 2019/2020 Schedules…
Ministry of Finance has published on their website a press release on the latest Income Tax changes. Download Press Release – Amendments to the IRA No. 24 of 2017
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…
The Certificate of Income Tax Deductions, commonly referred to as the T-10, is an essential document prescribed under Section 87 of the Inland Revenue Act in Sri Lanka. This certificate plays a vital role for both employers and employees in the process of Advance Personal Income Tax (APIT) compliance. Purpose of the T-10 Certificate The…
REGULATIONS made by the Minister of Finance under section 75 read with section 64 of the Value Added Tax Act, No. 14 of 2002. These regulations operate effective for the requirement of the sections, and the Regulations published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 1024/8 of April 21, 1998 are hereby rescinded. Download – English Download…
As you are already informed by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) by its notice under the reference No. PN/IT/2020 – 03 (Revised) dated 08.04.2020 published in line with the instructions issued by the Ministry of Finance, subject to formal amendments to the Inland Revenue Act, No. 24 of 2017 (IRA), mandatory requirement under Section 83…
In order to promote the agricultural production in the country for exports and consumption purposes the government has decided to provide 5 year tax exemption to the agricultural based small and medium industry In addition the annual income tax rate on processing industries using local agricultural commodities to be reduced from 28% to 14%. Download…
Department of Inland Revenue has published on changes that have been proposed to the Inland Revenue Act, No. 24 of 2017. The law pertaining to the above is yet to be enacted. Download IRD Notice: PN/IT/2020-03 (Revised) | 08.04.2020
As per the amendments made to sub item (iv) of item (xxii) of paragraph (a) of the First Schedule to the Value Added Tax Act, No. 14 of 2002 (VAT Act) by the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act, No. 25 of 2018, exemption granted on the import or supply of wood (sawn) from VAT is…
Tax payments & Returns due dates and tax types & payment period codes for the month of July 2021 are as follows: JULY 15TH Advance Personal Income Tax (APIT) for the month of June 2021 is due on July 15, 2021. Individual who has already given the consent to the employer (company) to deduct Advance Personal Income Tax (APIT)…
Department of Inland Revenue has published a paper notice by taking into account of the prevailing situation in the country, all Divisional Secretaries and Liquor License Holders are informed to treat that the validity period of all Temporary Tax Clearance Certificates relating to liquor licenses (which will be expired before June 30, 2020) issued by…
IRD Notice to VAT Registered Persons who supply Condominium Housing Units As per the Bill and subsequent Committee Stage Amendments (CSA) as passed in Parliament on the 23rd October 2019 to amend Value Added Tax Act, No. 14 of 2002 (VAT Act) including section 22 and item (xi) of paragraph (b) of the First Schedule to…
Tax payments & Returns due dates and tax types & payment period codes for the month of April 2021 are as follows: APRIL 15TH Advance Personal Income Tax (APIT) for the month of March 2021 is due on April 15, 2021. Individual who has already given the consent to the employer (company) to deduct Advance Personal Income Tax (APIT)…
Department of Inland Revenue has updated Declaration Form which is required to submit by Senior Citizens to the Financial Institutions. Updated Circular – Withholding Tax on Interest paid by Banks or other Financial Institutions – No. SEC/2018/01 Download – English Download – Sinhala Updated Declaration Form – Declaration by Senior Citizens to the Financial Institutions Download –…