Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has extended the income tax return deadline following Cyclone Ditwah disruption.
Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has further extended the deadline for submitting Income Tax Returns for the 2024/2025 assessment year to 31 December 2025. The extension follows widespread disruption caused by Cyclone Ditwah, which made it difficult for many taxpayers to meet the earlier deadlines.
Originally set for 30 November 2025, the IRD confirmed that taxpayers who submit their returns by 31 December will not face penalties, additional assessments, or legal action.
The department encouraged all taxpayers to use the extended period to complete their filings, aiming to reduce the impact of the cyclone on individuals and businesses.
Earlier, IRD released a “NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS,” issuing a reminder to all taxpayers that crucial deadlines for submitting the income tax return and remitting income tax and withholding tax payments were approaching in November 2025.
