How to file PAYE Annual Declaration for the Y/A 2018/2019
Department of Inland Revenue has published a quick guide for “How to file PAYE Annual Declaration for the Y/A 2018/2019” Download PAYE quick guide
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Income Tax Returns & Guides – Y/A 2018/2019
Returns of Income – Year of Assessment 2018/2019 Individuals Return of Income Schedules to Return of Income Statement of Assets and Liabilities Guide to filling the Return & Schedules Partnerships Statement of Partnership Income Schedule to Statement of Partnership Income Guide to fill the statement of partnerships income and schedules Resident, Non-Resident Companies, Entities and…
New VAT Amendment Act No. 25 of 2018 is released
Value Added Tax Act, No. 14 of 2002 is amended by the Amendment Act, No. 25 of 2018 as certified by the Hon. Speaker on 16th August 2018. The changes are effective from August 16, 2018 (unless a specific date is mentioned in the relevant provision). New VAT Amendment Act No. 25 of 2018 – Download:…
How to search for system generated Paying-in-slip Number/ Payment Voucher Number /DIN number
Department of Inland Revenue has introduced a search facility to obtain system generated Paying-in-slip Number/ Payment Voucher Number /DIN number. Link to Search Paying-in-slip Number/ Payment Voucher Number /DIN number.
Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Tax Calculator for Year of Assessment 2018/2019
Department of Inland Revenue has published Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Tax Calculator for Year of Assessment 2018/2019 which can be used for PAYE tax annual declaration purpose. Download PAYE Tax Calculator_1819_V1_E.
Tax Payments & Returns due dates – December 2020
Tax payments & Returns due dates and tax types & payment period codes for the month of December 2020 are as follows: DECEMBER 15TH Advance Personal Income Tax (APIT) for the month of November 2020 is due on December 15, 2020 – Individual who has already given the consent to the employer (company) to deduct Advance Personal Income Tax…
Tax Payments & Returns – September 2020
Tax payments & Returns due dates and tax types & payment period codes for the month of September 2020 are as follows: SEPTEMBER 15TH Advance Personal Income Tax (APIT) for the month of August 2020 is due on September 15, 2020. Individual who has already given the consent to the employer (company) to deduct Advance Personal Income Tax (APIT)…
New Gazette on Capital Gain Tax – No. 2116/31
Download Gazette: English | Sinhala Department of Inland Revenue has published a gazette on capital gain tax and summary of the same as below; Where the gain made by a resident individual from the realization of investment asset exceeds Rs. 50,000 capital gain tax return should be filed with the Commissioner General of Inland Revenue…
Navigating the 2026 Tax Landscape: Quick-Reference Guide to the Inland Revenue Amendment Bill
Staying ahead of tax legislation is crucial for professionals and businesses. The proposed Inland Revenue Amendment Bill 2026 introduces several significant shifts in Sri Lanka’s tax framework, ranging from Capital Gains Tax hikes to expanded compliance requirements. To help you and your clients prepare, we have summarized the key changes and their effective dates in…
Circular to Banks and Financial Institutions – Withholding Tax on Interest
Department of Inland Revenue has published circular to Banks and Financial Institutions – Withholding Tax on Interest paid by Banks or other Financial Institutions. Download – Circular No. SEC/2020/01 [29 January 2020] Previous Circular – Circular No. SEC/2019/04 [27 December 2019]
Understanding Employment Income and APIT for Resident Individuals in Sri Lanka – Year of Assessment 2024/2025
In Sri Lanka, employment income taxation has undergone significant reforms in recent years, especially with the revival of Advance Personal Income Tax (APIT). For the Year of Assessment (YA) 2024/2025, salaried employees must be aware of how primary and secondary employment income is taxed and the importance of filing T-10 forms. This article serves as…
IRD Notice on New VAT Amendment Act, No. 25 of 2018
Department of Inland Revenue has published notice on New VAT Amendment Act, No. 25 of 2018 (Download Notice)