Filing your income tax in Sri Lanka doesn’t have to be confusing or stressful — especially if you’re based in Jaffna and want to do it right for the 2025/2026 tax year. This guide breaks everything down step by step — in simple English.

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✅ Step 1: Know If You Need to File

• Earn over LKR 1.8 million per year
• Are self-employed or freelance
• Have rental income or business profits

✅ Step 2: Gather These Documents

• Your NIC or Passport
• Your IRD number
• Salary slips and bank statements
• Business income records (if any)

✅ Step 3: Log in to the IRD e-Services Portal

Visit: eservices.ird.gov.lk, click “Taxpayer Login”, enter your TIN and password, then go to “Tax Return Submission”.

✅ Step 4: Fill in Your Return (YA 2025/2026)

Include employment income, rental/business/foreign income, deductions (personal relief of LKR 1.8M), and tax credits.

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✅ Step 5: Submit Before the Deadline

📅 Deadline: Usually November 30 each year. Submit before this date to avoid penalties.

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