{"id":25571,"date":"2023-11-19T17:47:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-19T17:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplebooks25.wpenginepowered.com\/srilanka\/?p=25571"},"modified":"2026-08-05T17:02:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T11:32:33","slug":"budget-2024-summary-of-tax-provisions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplebooks.com\/srilanka\/budget-2024-summary-of-tax-provisions","title":{"rendered":"Budget 2024: Summary of Tax Provisions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Sri Lanka\u2019s fiscal year 2023\/2024 unfolds, it\u2019s crucial for taxpayers, businesses, and professionals to stay informed about the latest tax regulations and financial implications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Income Tax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Individual Income Tax (IIT)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Personal Relief:<\/strong>&nbsp;All residents and non-residents are now entitled to a substantial Personal Relief 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This includes:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Special tax return requirements for withholding tax on gem sales<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mandatory submission of a Tax Identification Number (TIN) for various transactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A change in the tax treatment of salary arrears, effective from January 1, 2024<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Sri Lanka adapts to these tax changes, it is crucial for individuals and businesses to stay informed and compliant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any tax-related queries or need guidance, please don\u2019t hesitate to contact us for professional assistance. Simply fill out this\u00a0<a href=\"\/srilanka\/contact\/\">contact form<\/a>, and we will get back to you. Alternatively, you are welcome to reach out to us at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Call: 077 270 5624<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:tax@simplebooks.com\">tax@simplebooks.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team is ready to provide you with the support and information you need to navigate these changes effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button ctat\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Get Free Consultation<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As Sri Lanka\u2019s fiscal year 2023\/2024 unfolds, it\u2019s crucial for taxpayers, businesses, and professionals to stay informed about the latest tax regulations and financial implications. 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