New Regulations made under Economic Service Charges Act, No. 13 of 2006
New Regulations made under Economic Service Charges Act, No. 13 of 2006 Download – English Download – Sinhala Download – Tamil
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New Gazette on Ports and Airports Development Levy – 2125/64
New Gazette has been signed by Finance Minister on Ports and Airports Development Levy Act No.18 of 2011 – 2125/64 Gazette Notification No. 2125/64
Receipt of Inward Remittances for Exports and Adjustment of Input Value Added Tax (VAT)
Department of Inland Revenue has published a paper notice on Receipt of Inward Remittances for Exports and Adjustment of Input Value Added Tax (VAT). Download Paper Notice No: PN/VAT/2021-06 | Dated: 05.08.2021
IRD Notice on Temporary arrangements to provide services
Department of Inland Revenue has published a notice as temporary arrangements to provide services during the prevailing situation in the country. Download IRD Notice No: PN/TPS/2021-03
Income tax exemption on interest accrued or derived from Special Deposit Account
Department of Inland Revenue has published a paper notice on income tax exemption on interest accrued or derived from Special Deposit Account. Download IRD Notice: PN/IT/2020-08 | Dated: 26.10.2020
IRD Notice on requirement of Tax Clearance Certificates for Outward Remittances
Due to the prevailing situation of the country affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Inland Revenue Department is not in a position to issue Tax Clearance Certificates to the persons who make outward remittances. All Commercial Banks, Authorized Dealers engaged in outward remittances and the persons who make the outward remittances are hereby informed that the Notice issued…
Individual Income Tax (IIT) Return and Guide – Y/A 2019/2020
Department of Inland Revenue has published a sample format of Individual Income Tax Return and Guide to filling the Return & Schedules for the Y/A 2019/2020. Download: Return of Income – [Asmt_IIT_001_E] Schedules to Return of Income – [Asmt_IIT_002_E] Statement of Assets and Liabilities – [Asmt_IIT_003_E] Guide to filling the Return & Schedules – [Asmt_IIT_004_E]
PAL rate revision for cement clinkers
Finance Ministry has issued a gazette notification by reducing the PAL rate of cement clinkers from 10% to 7.5%. Download the Gazette Notification
IRD Notice on Taxpayer Registration, Income Tax Payments and Furnishing Return of Income for the Year of Assessment 2019/2020
IRD Notice on Taxpayer Registration, Income Tax Payments and Furnishing Return of Income for the Year of Assessment 2019/2020. In accordance with the amendments to the Inland Revenue Act, No. 24 of 2017 passed in Parliament on the May 4, 2021; Resident individuals whose employment income was subjected to PAYE prior to January 1, 2020…
NEW INLAND REVENUE ACT – UNDER BILL STAGE
NEW INLAND REVENUE ACT – UNDER BILL STAGE Imposition of Income Tax for any year of assessment commencing on or after April 1, 2017. New Inland Revenue Act (Bill) – English New Inland Revenue Act (Bill) – Sinhala Issued on 19.06.2017
Nation Building Tax (Amendment) under Bill stage
Based on the cabinet decision taken on 27.03.2018, Nation Building Tax (Amendment) [Issued on 31.05.2018] is under bill stage (I,e. Subject to enacted by the parliament). to amend the Nation Building Tax Act, No. 9 of 2009. Summary of the bill stated below. This amended is to limit the period of exemption granted to certain…
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
New Tax Invoice Specifications Announced: What You Need to Know Before July 2026
The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue has issued a new directive outlining updated formatting and specifications for Value Added Tax (VAT) invoices. Published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2481/22 on March 27, 2026, these new rules aim to standardize tax documentation across Sri Lanka. Here is a comprehensive breakdown of the new requirements and how…
Notice to Taxpayers: Beware of Fraudulent Activities
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…