Sri Lanka Revenue Agencies Beat Targets up to May: President

Sri Lanka revenue agencies beat targets up to May: President

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s revenue agencies have exceeded their targets up to May 2025, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said at a ceremony marking a ‘tax week’, to encourage a culture of paying taxes. Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Department had reached 101 percent of their tax collection target for the first five months of 2025, the Department of Customs 104 percent and the Department of Excise 106 percent, he said. Sri Lanka ended a ban on vehi…

“Pay your taxes, and we’ll protect every rupee” – President Anura Kumara - LankaXpress

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that he has taken measures to reduce expenditure under the President’s budget wherever possible, with the aim of safeguarding every rupee of public funds. Speaking at the inauguration of the ‘National Tax Week’, held at the Presidential Secretariat, the President reiterated his commitment to ensuring that every taxpayer’s contribution is protected.  He emphasized that this marks the first significant …

'National Tax Week' begins today in Sri Lanka to promote tax awareness

Sri Lanka marks the beginning of National Tax Week today (June 2), with the official opening ceremony held at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. The event is being presided over by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The week-long initiative, taking place from June 2 to June 7, is organized under the theme “Badhu Shakthi”, which emphasizes the power and importance of tax contributions. The program aims to educate the public on tax responsi…

Sri Lanka launches nationwide campaign to promote tax responsibility - LNW Lanka News Web

June 01, Colombo (LNW): A nationwide initiative aimed at improving public understanding of taxation and encouraging broader compliance with revenue regulations is set to commence across Sri Lanka on June 02. Branded as ‘National Tax Week’, the campaign is part of a government-led effort to deepen civic engagement in the country’s tax framework and enhance fiscal responsibility. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is expected to officially inaugur…