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Proposed Inland Revenue Amendments Spark Controversy Over Criminalizing Tax Procedural Errors.
May 17, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Sri Lanka’s proposed Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill has ignited debate among legal experts and tax professionals over a provision that could turn minor administrative tax failures into criminal offenses, potentially bypassing traditional requirements for proof of fraudulent intent.
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Sri Lanka Approves Tax Exemptions for New Telecommunication Towers to Boost Connectivity.
April 7, 2026 at 8:48 PM
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved amendments to the Finance Act No. 35 of 2018 to exempt newly constructed telecommunication towers from the annual tax for a five-year period starting January 1, 2026.
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Parliamentary Committee Rejects Proposed Strategic Investment Tax Incentives.
April 4, 2026 at 7:28 PM
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has halted a new gazette aimed at regulating Strategic Development Projects (SDP) tax incentives, citing flawed criteria and unfair biases against manufacturing.








