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….
Download the document published by IRD IRD has published a document for Values of Non Cash Benefits for the purpose of PAYE. Non Cash Benefits can be categorized mainly into four as follows; Value of Company shares awarded by Employer . Value of benefits from any residence provided by the Employer Value of Transport…
How to compute income tax payable for the Y/A 2018/2019 who has obtained the approval for calendar year basis ? Taxpayers who have obtained the approval to make up their accounts for calendar year basis, the ascertainment of Income Tax payable for the year of assessment 2018/2019 has to be computed following manner; For…
Department of Inland Revenue has published Guide to Individuals Tax Return of Income – Year of Assessment 2018/2019. Download English Guide Download Sinhala Guide
Taking into account the prevailing situation in the country due to the outbreak of Covid-19 virus, the Inland Revenue Department has taken the following steps to extend the project duration for SVAT purposes and to issue VAT registration (temporary and permanent). Extension of the project period in terms of section 22(7) of the Value Added…
Implementation of Changes to Value Added Tax (VAT) as passed in Parliament on 23rd October 2019 IRD Notice on recent VAT Amendment
Section 3 of the Land (Restrictions on Alienation) Act, No. 38 of 2014 (hereinafter referred to as the “principal enactment”) and the legal effect of the section as amended is to extend the application of the exemption granted by that section to certain properties. Section 5A of the principal enactment, and the legal effect of…
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…
Department of Inland Revenue has issued a circular on Guideline for Employees Trust Fund (ETF), all Provident Funds & all Employers – Circular No. SEC/2020/02 [18 February 2020] Download Circular No. SEC/2020/02
Committee on Interpretations under Inland Revenue Act No.24 of 2017 As stipulated in section 107 of the Inland Revenue Act, No. 24 of 2017 (Act), taxpayers may apply to the Commissioner General of Inland Revenue (CGIR) for a private ruling regarding the application of the Act. Thereunder the Commissioner General is statutorily empowered to…
All foreign exchange transactions were governed by the Exchange Control Act, No. 24 of 1953 and regulations and directives issued under such Act. On 25 July 2017, the Parliament passed the Foreign Exchange Act. This new Act which is yet to receive the certification of the Speaker has been analysed by us based on the Foreign…
The Inland Revenue Act, No. 10 of 2006 shall not apply to any income tax, for any year of assessment commencing on or after April 1, 2018, unless otherwise stated in the Inland Revenue Act, No. 24 of 2017 or as regulated in the succeeding provisions.
Following gazettes to be released on Budget 2019. DATE GAZETTE NO. DESCRIPTION DOWNLOAD 09-04-2019 2118/24 Luxury Tax on Motor vehicles Click here to download 04-04-2019 2117/48 Gazette Notification Issued under Excise (Special Provisions) Act to Release Vehicles Laying in Hambantota Port in 2015 – 2017 Click here to download 04-04-2019 2117/48 Application Specified in Schedule…
Nation Building Tax (NBT) [Amendments to the Nation Building Tax Act, No.9 of 2009] The exemption on the importation of rough unprocessed gem stones for re-export after cutting and polishing will be granted for the lapidary service providers registered under the National Gem & Jewellery Authority. Exemption on manufacturing cigarettes will be removed The cost…