Income tax NEW
Income tax return for 2025/26: last day is 30 November 2026
If you are registered for income tax, file your 2025/26 return on or before 30 November 2026.
Based on: 16 October 202626 days left
Retired person
TIN
Yes.
Tax
Only if your total yearly income is above Rs. 1,800,000.
Bank interest
Income Rs. 1,800,000 or less → give a self-declaration to stop the 10% cut.
Retirement money
Gratuity and ETF — the first Rs. 10 million is tax-free.
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Income tax NEW Deadline passedMissed the 30 September final tax payment? Pay now
The final income tax payment for 2025/26 was due on 30 September 2026. If you missed it, pay as soon as possible.
Based on: 28 September 2026
Law change Still in force2026 income tax law change: 8 changes that may affect you
The Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act No. 11 of 2026 was certified on 3 June 2026. Here are the changes that matter for ordinary people.
Based on: 8 June 2026
Bank interest Still in forceIs 10% tax cut from your bank interest? You can stop it if your income is Rs. 1.8 million or less
If your total yearly income is Rs. 1,800,000 or less, give your bank a self-declaration form so it does not cut 10% from your interest.
Based on: 15 April 2026
Retirement money Still in forceHow much tax on gratuity and ETF money when you retire?
For retirement payments like gratuity, commuted pension and ETF money, the first Rs. 10 million is tax-free.
Based on: 28 August 2025
Salary tax (APIT) Still in forceNo tax on salary up to Rs. 150,000 a month — new rates since 2025
From 1 April 2025, the tax-free amount is Rs. 1,800,000 a year (Rs. 150,000 a month). Above that, rates go from 6% to 36%.
Based on: 26 March 2025