IRD reminds taxpayers of upcoming deadlines for 2024/2025 assessment year

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Colombo, Nov. 11 (Daily Mirror) - The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has issued a reminder to taxpayers regarding the upcoming deadlines for income tax returns and related tax payments for the 2024/2025 assessment year.

Taxpayers are required to submit their income tax returns online by November 30, 2025. The IRD emphasized that all returns should be filed following the official guidelines, available under the Downloads and Returns section at www.ird.gov.lk.

Additionally, certain tax payments, including the second quarterly installment for Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Individual Income Tax (IIT), Partnership Income Tax (PIT), and other withholding taxes, must be made on or before November 15, 2025.

The IRD pointed out that all individual taxpayers must have a Personal Identification Number (PIN) to file returns, while companies and partnerships should secure both a PIN and SSID. Taxpayers without a PIN can obtain one through e-Services on the IRD website or at any regional office.

Tax payments can be made via the Online Tax Payment Platform (OTPP) or at branches of the Bank of Ceylon and Peoples’ Bank, depending on the type of tax. User guides and instructions for OTPP are available on the official IRD website.

The department warned that penalties will apply for late submissions or incorrect returns. Taxpayers requiring assistance can contact the IRD helpline at 1944.

The IRD urged all taxpayers to comply with these deadlines to avoid penalties and support responsible tax practices for the nation’s development.

Comments - 5

joshua Tuesday, 11 November 2025 11:26 AM

A reminder is good. But after registering many new files, accessing IRD's ramis system is difficult due to capacity issues. Good luck if you want to file the returns during office hours. IRD should get their act together

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Harsha Wijewardene Tuesday, 11 November 2025 03:38 PM

Pay more taxes so your tax rupees could be dumped into Srisunken Drainlines.

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Dissanayake Tuesday, 11 November 2025 02:12 PM

IRD must allow someone who is not capable of submitting the online submission to submit the return on hard copies as done in the past.

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We pay. You fly. Tuesday, 11 November 2025 02:45 PM

Yes, we all should pay taxes... so you can stretch out in business class while we stretch our budgets.

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Let's clean inside first Tuesday, 11 November 2025 02:59 PM

Failing to disclose how the 44‑perch land was acquired or its value undermines the credibility of the asset declaration.

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