New schedule file Verifier Tool
Schedule File Verifier – Version: 3.7.4 Department of Inland Revenue has issued new version of schedule file verification tool to verify schedules (VAT/SVAT/PAYE/WHT) and submit via E-filing.
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22nd Annual Tax Oration conducted by CA Sri Lanka
Eminent lawyer Dr. K. Kanag-Isvaran highlights need for Tax Ombudsman at CA Sri Lanka’s 22nd Annual Tax Oration President’s Counsel Dr. K. Kanag-Isvaran, who is one of the country’s most respected lawyers highlighted the need for a “Tax Ombudsman” in Sri Lanka while delivering the keynote speech at the 22nd Annual Tax Oration of CA…
Tax Payments & Returns due dates in the month of September 2021
Tax Payments & Returns due dates in the month of September 2021 Tax payments & Returns due Tax Payments & Returns due dates in the month of September 2021 dates and tax types & payment period codes for the month of September 2021 are as follows: SEPTEMBER 15TH Advance Personal Income Tax (APIT) for the…
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…
Cabinet approved the proposal to enter into double tax avoidance agreement between Sri Lanka and Ukraine
The Agreement between Sri Lanka and the Government of Ukraine in respect of Taxation The proposal made by Hon. Mangala Samaraweera, the Minister of Finance & Mass Media to enter into the Agreement at the Government level which is initialed by now at official level, between Sri Lanka and Ukraine for the avoidance of double…
WHT Credit Schedules
Department of Inland Revenue has published the WHT Credit Schedule which is needed to submit for the year of assessment 2018/2019 after verification through RAMIS under the “Upload schedule Files / Documents” option. WHT Credit Schedule for Individuals WHT Credit Schedule for Partnership WHT Credit Schedule for Company
Sutherland v Commissioner of Income Tax (CTC Volume I)
Case Overview 1. The Facts (The Story) Mr. R.W. Sutherland was the Managing Director of the Colombo Apothecaries Company Limited. 2. The Dispute The core disagreement was about how to classify this Rs. 15,750. 3. The Judgment (Held) The Court ruled in favor of Mrs. Sutherland. The payment was NOT taxable. Reasons for the Decision:…
How to file Partnership Return online
Department of Inland Revenue has published a quick guide on “How to file Statement of Partnership Income online”. Download Quick Guide – “How to file Statement of Partnership Income“
Tax Webinar: How to calculate your tax liability if you have Salary + Interest – YA 2022/2023
ඔයාට තියෙන්නේ Salary විතරද? එහෙම නැත්නම් Salary සහ පොළී අදායම විතරද? එහෙනම් තනියෙම ඔයාගේ Tax එක හදමුද? 📌 Registration Link: https://forms.gle/2GwBYEpNAsZtUH8U8 📌 Date & Time: 22 October 2023 at 8:00PM onwards 📌 Investment: LKR 500/- (50% Discount for first 100 registrations) 📌 Limited Zoom seats are available! 📌 Hurry Up! Register Soon!
Tax Payments & Returns due dates in the month of July 2022
Tax payments & Returns due dates and tax types & payment period codes for the month of July 2022 are as follows: JULY 15TH Advance Personal Income Tax (APIT) for the month of June 2022 is due on July 15, 2022. Individual who has already given the consent to the employer (company) to deduct Advance Personal Income Tax (APIT)…
IRD Circular to Withholding Agents (WHA) on Deduction of Withholding Tax and Advance Income Tax
Department of Inland Revenue has published a Circular to Withholding Agents (WHA) on Deduction of Withholding Tax and Advance Income Tax. Download IRD Circular No. SEC/2020/04 | Dated: 19 May 2020
Custom clearances to go paperless from 2018
Daily FT : 11 October 2017 Digital signature, trade information portal and several key functions to be effective from next year, Single Window blueprint ready for July 2018 On track to achieve Govt. revenue target of Rs. 1 trillion Customs DG keen on enhancing efficiency with technology, people-less offices In a major boost to streamline trade, Sri…
For Individuals: Instructions on the 4th Installment Payment for the Year of Assessment 2019/2020
Department of Inland Revenue has published a Notice for by instructing Individuals to compute the 4th Installment Payment for the Year of Assessment 2019/2020. Download IRD Notice PN/IT/2020-04 (06.05.2020): English | Sinhala
New changes to Finance Act
Finance Bill was passed in Parliament on 23 October 2019 which is yet to be certified by the Hon. Speaker. 1.Luxury Tax on Motor Vehicles The Finance Act, No. 35 of 2018 provided for the imposition of a Luxury Tax on Motor Vehicles on every specified motor vehicle. The definition of specified motor vehicle has been…