No more WHT
Department of Inland Revenue has published a notice on WHT as instructed by the Ministry of Finance. Download IRD Notice
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Finance minister revives the Tax Appeals Commission
The Tax Appeals Commission (TAC) which has been inactive for some time has now been revived with the reappointment of Justice Hector Yapa as Chairman and Justice Sunil Rajapakse and Mr. S. Swarnajothi Former Auditor General as members by Hon. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse as the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs. The TAC was established…
Extension for Stamp Duty Payment and Return
Compound Stamp Duty is required to make the payment and submit the return for the quarter ending March 31, 2020, on or before April 15, 2020. However, due to the prevailing situation of the country, such payment and submission of Stamp Duty Return for the above period have been allowed up to 30th April 2020….
Withholding Tax (WHT)/ Advance Income Tax (AIT) Return and Schedules
Withholding Tax (WHT)/ Advance Income Tax (AIT) Return and Schedules w.e.f. 01 April 2020 (Y/A 2019/2020) Return Annual Statement of Withholding Tax / Advance Income Tax Guidelines Guidelines to Fill the Statement of Withholding Tax Schedules PDF – Schedules to Withholding Tax Return/ Advance Income Tax Excel – Schedule 1 – Withholding Tax/ Advance Income…
Summary of certain amendments to Finance Act by E&Y
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…
Annual Liquor License Fees with effect from 01 January 2018
The Excise Notification No. 994 published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 1998/7 dated 20 December 2016 is hereby rescinded and amend the Excise Notification No. 992 published in the Gazette Extraordinary, No. 1997/16 dated 15.12.2016 by substitution of Schedule I of the Excise Notification No. 1004 with effect from 01 January 2018. Excise Notification No. 1004 – Annual…
Gazette on Stamp Duty – License on sale of liquor
Minister of Finance and Mass Media has been published a new gazette notification on Stamp Duty – License on sale of liquor. Effective Date: 01.01.2019 Base: License on sale of liquor Download Gazette [English | Sinhala]
Tax Payments & Returns due dates in the month of April 2021
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)…
Income Tax slabs for Individuals & Employees for the Y/A 2018/2019
Individuals other than who are in employment Resident employee who has furnished the Primary Employment Declaration* to Employer (Employee who is Resident & Citizen / Non-Citizen) Employee who is Non-Resident and Non-Citizen Any employee who has not furnish the primary employment declaration, or any employee employed under more than one employer * Primary Employment Declaration Form Every…
Cabinet announces several tax reliefs
The Cabinet has given its approval to remove the Nation Building Tax (NBT), Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Tax and Withholding Tax on interests, the Co-Cabinet Spokesperson Ministers Bandula Gunawardana said today.He mentioned this during the first press briefing to announce the decisions of the new government’s Cabinet of Ministers. It took place at the…
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…
INLAND REVENUE ACT, No. 24 oF 2017
INLAND REVENUE ACT, No. 24 OF 2017 Inland Revenue Act No. 24 of 2017 – English Inland Revenue Act No. 24 of 2017 – Sinhala Certified on 24th of October, 2017
Tax Invoice in Sri Lanka: A Comprehensive Guide
A tax invoice is an essential document in the administration of Value Added Tax (VAT) in Sri Lanka. It serves as evidence of a taxable transaction between a VAT-registered supplier and customer. Understanding the key elements of a tax invoice and the regulations surrounding its issuance is crucial for compliance with Sri Lankan tax laws….