Income tax NEW2 min read
Income tax return for 2025/26: last day is 30 November 2026
Based on: News.lk, 16 October 2026 · Checked by us: 4 November 2026
In one line
If you are registered for income tax, file your 2025/26 ReturnIncome tax returnYearly form to declare your income. Due 30 November. See all tax words on or before 30 November 2026.
Key points
- Tax year 2025/26 = 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.
- Salary-only workers whose employer deducted all the tax (APITAdvance Personal Income TaxTax your employer deducts from your salary every month. See all tax words), with bank interest below Rs. 5,000, do not need to file.
- Senior citizens may file in writing, or online by computer or mobile phone.
- To file online you need your IRD e-ServicesIRD's online system to register, file and pay. See all tax words PINe-Services PINSecret number to log in to IRD e-Services. Never share it. See all tax words.
- IRD says about 92% of registered individuals had not filed yet — don't wait for the last day.
- No general extension has been announced (checked 4 November 2026). Questions? Call the IRD hotline 1944.
What you should do
- Collect your papers: your employer's T-10APIT certificateCertificate from your employer showing your yearly salary and tax deducted. See all tax words certificate, bank interest tax certificates, rent or business records.
- Log in to IRD e-Services with your TINTaxpayer Identification NumberYour tax ID number from IRD. Having one does not mean you must pay tax. See all tax words and PIN and file. No PIN? Get one through e-Services or at an IRD office.
- Pay any balance tax. If you need more time to file, write to the Commissioner General before 30 November — the payment date does not change.
If you don't
Late returns can bring penalties and legal action. Unpaid tax collects interest of 1.5% a month.
Source
- News.lk — Taxpayers urged to submit 2025/2026 returns by November 30 (IRD media briefing)
- Daily FT — Key income tax deadlines before December ends (16 Oct 2026)
- RegFollower — IRD reminder: returns for Y/A 2025/26 due 30 Nov 2026
- Daily FT — 92% of taxpayers yet to file returns ahead of Nov. deadline
- KPMG Sri Lanka — Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act No. 11 of 2026 (return filing rules)
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This is not the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) website. Information here is a simple general explanation, not tax advice. Check ird.gov.lk or a qualified professional before you act.