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IMF pushes for new tax on SL homeowners, vacant properties by 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its latest report on Sri Lanka has proposed an imputed rental income tax from owner-occupied and vacant residential property to be introduced by April 1, 2025, with an exemption threshold and a graduated tax rate schedule.

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IMF pushes for new tax on SL homeowners, vacant properties by 2025

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IMF pushes for new tax on SL homeowners, vacant properties by 2025 The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its latest report on Sri Lanka has proposed an imputed rental income tax from owner-occupied and vacant residential property to be introduced by April 1, 2025, with an exemption threshold and a graduated tax rate schedule.


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Indian External Affairs Minister to visit Sri Lanka on June 20 Dr. S. Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister of India, is slated to arrive in Sri Lanka on June 20 for an official v..

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New draft constitution calls for restructuring of Sri Lanka Cricket Board The new draft constitution for the Sri Lanka Cricket Board was handed over to President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Pres..

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Two boys drown off Negombo beach Two young boys drowned while bathing in the sea off the beach close to the Negombo town last evening, Police said...

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CCTV evidence leads to issue over 4,500 fines for traffic violations Traffic fines have been issued to more than 4,500 motorists who violated traffic rules, identified through the CCTV syst..

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Shooting at Uddika’s vehicle: Police seek court order to arrest ASP The Ministry of Public Security said that the police will seek a court order for the arrest of Assistant Superintendent ..

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Police hunt Vedda members, foreign national for slaughtering peacock The police are on the lookout for the arrest of five persons of the Vedda community and a foreign national for slaughter..

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Contempt of court: Legal battle on against Hirunika A contempt of court application filed against former Parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra was today fixed for September..

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Pakistan crash out of T20 World Cup 2024; USA enter ’Super 8’ The United States scripted history on Friday, June 14, by qualifying for the Super 8 of the T20 World Cup 2024 after the..

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Navy intercepts vessel with 150 kgs of heroin off Southern Sri Lanka The Sri Lanka Navy seized a multi-day fishing craft suspected be transporting heroin during a deep-sea operation conduct..

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University non-academic staff continues strike The university non-academic employees have decided to continue the strike, driven by demands including the rectification..

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World Bank projects SL’s economic growth to reach 3% by 2026 The World Bank has projected a notable upswing in Sri Lanka’s economic growth, forecasting a robust 3% expansion by 20..

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Sri Lankan delegation to visit Russia for repatriation of ex-military personnel A high level delegation is scheduled to visit Russia to arrange for the repatriation of Sri Lankan ex-military personnel..

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