IRD Notice on Tax proposals announced in the Budget – 2021

The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue has published a notice pertaining to changes proposed in the Budget 2021 to the Inland Revenue Act, No. 24 of 2017. These changes mainly relate to the following: Exemptions from Income Tax Tax rate changes Tax computation, deductions and qualifying payments Tax administrative measures Other proposals Tax relief measures…

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Declaration to the Financial Institutions by Senior Citizens

Department of Inland Revenue has updated Declaration Form which is required to submit by Senior Citizens  to the Financial Institutions. Updated Circular – Withholding Tax on Interest paid by Banks or other Financial Institutions – No. SEC/2018/01 Download – English Download – Sinhala Updated Declaration Form – Declaration by Senior Citizens to the Financial Institutions Download –…

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Calculation of Income Tax payable for the year of Assessment commencing on April 1, 2022 – Circular No. SEC/2023/E/03

Circular No. SEC/2023/E/03, issued on May 9, 2023, provides guidance on the calculation of Income Tax payable for the year of Assessment starting from April 1, 2022. The circular, published by the Inland Revenue Department of Sri Lanka, aims to assist taxpayers in understanding the process and requirements for determining their income tax liability. It…

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