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1. Income Tax (Amendments to the Inland Revenue Act, No. 24 of 2017 1.1 Tax Payable by Withholding (a) A special tax return requirement will be introduced for the deduction of 2.5% withholding tax levied on the sale price of any gem sold at an auction conducted by the National Gems and Jewellery Authority. Exemption…

Consolidated Inland Revenue Act up to the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act, No. 4 of 2023

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The attached notice is from the Inland Revenue Department of Sri Lanka (IRD) regarding the reimbursement of Value Added Tax (VAT) to the purchasers of agricultural tractors. The notice states that the importation of agricultural tractors was exempted from VAT with effect from January 1, 2015, but that VAT was charged on agricultural tractors imported…

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SEC/2023/E/06 from the Inland Revenue Department of Sri Lanka is about senior citizens’ quarterly income tax refunds for advance income tax (AIT/WHT) deducted on interest. It sets out the manner and the procedure of refund payments to senior citizens in terms of Section 150(2A) of the Inland Revenue Act, No. 24 of 2017 (IRA) as…

An amendment proposal to the Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002 was officially released on August 31, 2023, and awaits presentation in Parliament. The purpose of this post is to elucidate the key provisions contained within this proposal. It is essential to underscore that the content of this Bill remains subject to potential…

This is an IRD Notice about amendments to the Social Security Contribution Levy Act. It discusses new exemptions and an amendment to an existing exemption. New exemptions include motor vehicles liable to Excise Duty, equipment used by differently abled persons, importation of rough unprocessed gem stones, articles sold at duty free shops, and rice manufactured…

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…

The Colombo Port City project, a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Sri Lanka, offers a number of tax incentives and exemptions to investors. These incentives are designed to attract foreign direct investment and boost economic growth. Tax Incentives A 50% concessionary rate of corporate income tax for up to 10 years. An enhanced capital allowance…

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