The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) of Sri Lanka has published a notice introducing Online Tax Payment Platform (OTPP) with effect from 8 February 2021, to make tax payment with the collaboration of below mentioned banks, in addition to the existing tax payment methods.
- National Savings Bank
- Sampath Bank PLC
- Nations Trust Bank
- Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC
Initially, the OTPP is available only through the above banks interfaced with IRD for this purpose. In future this facility will be extended by connecting with all other banks to give an extensive service to the taxpayers.
The respective banks will provide the relevant information needed to fulfill the tax payment through OTPP. The payment made will be credited to Commissioner General’s Account in real-time and the taxpayer will notify via a SMS, to the mobile number registered with IRD.
Furthermore, OTPP could be used to make the 3rd installment payment of the Income Tax, for the Year of Assessment 2020/2021, which will be due on 15th February, 2021.
For details see the User Guide.
