Govt keen to combat tax evasion: State Finance Minister

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State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siambalapitiya emphasized the need for various measures, as suggested by the International Monetary Fund, including strengthening administration, implementing minor reductions in tax exemptions, and actively combatting tax evasion.

Dr. Siyambalapitiya highlighted the alarming fact that Sri Lanka had the lowest income in the world in relation to the gross domestic product last year.

"Although the government's income has increased by 50% this year compared to the previous year, it remains insufficient," he stressed.

Meanwhile, Ranjith Siambalapitiya, said plans are afoot to recruit 138 Assistant Customs Superintendents and 45 Customs Inspectors through an open competition, ensuring no political interference.

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Justice Sunday, 01 October 2023 08:28 PM

Take taxes from MPs first . see how MR and Ms made fortunes out politics? See how MPs have made a huge money out politics? How did they all accumulated wealth and money ? Set examples and all will follow you .

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Avery Markham Sunday, 01 October 2023 08:52 PM

Make all VAT registered organizations cashless (as a first step)

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Kandiah Balendran Sunday, 01 October 2023 08:53 PM

Go house to house, start from Colombo 7. Audit people with super luxury vehicles and big houses.

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Sivalingam Sunday, 01 October 2023 08:53 PM

Start with Harak Katha Nayaka of Diyawannawa.

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Be Fair Sunday, 01 October 2023 09:09 PM

Man, set an example, start with the 225. Sure the rest will follow

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Ruwan Sunday, 01 October 2023 09:24 PM

Surely you know who's been evading taxes. Start with them. There are many millionaires and billionaires who hardly pay anything.

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RexJarkie Sunday, 01 October 2023 09:25 PM

where is the PROMISE 5% TAX refund to the SENIOR CITIZEN after the 10th of SEPTEMBER 2023 ALL EYE WASH of PEOPLE JOKERS well played LIARS

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P.Perera Sunday, 01 October 2023 09:26 PM

Please collect all that is due from the ministers and investigate how all of them have become so wealthy before you start taxing the innocent people who work hard for a living. Shame on all of you Politicians!!!!

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joshua Sunday, 01 October 2023 09:47 PM

You morons. first get the 225 to pay taxes.

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Poli Mudalali Sunday, 01 October 2023 10:04 PM

Remove all tax exemptions given and no more in future until we come out of this debt trap

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Ram Monday, 02 October 2023 03:31 AM

Tax evasion must commence with politicians who own assets that they cannot explain.

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Rex Jarkie Monday, 02 October 2023 04:32 AM

WHERE IS THE 5% taxREFUND FOR THE SENIOR CITIZEN AS PROMISED AFTER THE 10 th SEPTEMBER 2023 GONE WITH WIND ALL FART NO SHIT ALL ARE SAME all promises COMMITTEES end and begin of everything said AND DONE done

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Siniyam Lambunne Monday, 02 October 2023 04:42 AM

Sad to see you are still talking rubbish! Did you come out of the hospital? Sad!!

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Jayantha Monday, 02 October 2023 04:43 AM

How about money looted by you and other 224 by free fuel quotas,free luxury vehicles and free money to maintenance. Remove those first donkey. What about money looted by politicians in the form of pension after 5 years. Cut them first and show donkey Dr.

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Dee Monday, 02 October 2023 05:29 AM

Start with the Tution classes first!

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DOT Monday, 02 October 2023 06:16 AM

There is a limit for anything Hon. Minister! We see no big plan for cost minimizing @ GOSL which is very significant.

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Rex Jarkie Monday, 02 October 2023 11:00 AM

where is the PROMISE 5% TAX refund to the SENIOR CITIZEN after the 10th of SEPTEMBER 2023 ALL EYE WASH of PEOPLE JOKERS well played LIARS

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Karalasingam Sivalingam Monday, 02 October 2023 11:15 AM

Congratulations. Open, competitive exam for customs recruitment is highly appreciated, apply this principle to, all government and semi-goverment institutions. No one knows, the criteria followed for recruitment to Ceylon Petroleum Corporation SLT and other Boards and Corporations.

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Buddhist Monday, 02 October 2023 11:14 PM

First go behind those sitting in the Parliament.

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mp Tuesday, 03 October 2023 08:14 AM

Minister, you promised to refund the taxes imposed on Senior Citizens' FD interest. Would like to know what has happened to your promise.

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