On 12 August 2020, Inland Revenue Department (IRD) issued a tax notice related to first installment of tax payment for the year of assessment (YA) 2020-21, required to be paid by individuals, partnerships, companies, which is due on 15 August 2020. Tax Payments can be made to any branch of the Bank of Ceylon or online.
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