Updated for the year of assessment 2026/2027
Your Sri Lankan income tax, worked out and explained.
Record your salary, freelance income, interest and rent. See your estimated tax, what has already been withheld, what is left to pay and when — with the reason for every figure.
Ayakara organises and estimates. It does not file returns or make payments; you do that on IRD e-Services.
Individual income tax, 2026/2027
- Personal relief
- Rs. 1,800,000
- Top rate
- 36%
| Taxable income | Band | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rs. 0 – Rs. 1,000,000 | First Rs. 1,000,000 | 6% |
| Rs. 1,000,000 – Rs. 1,500,000 | Next Rs. 500,000 | 18% |
| Rs. 1,500,000 – Rs. 2,000,000 | Next Rs. 500,000 | 24% |
| Rs. 2,000,000 – Rs. 2,500,000 | Next Rs. 500,000 | 30% |
| Above Rs. 2,500,000 | Balance | 36% |
Source: Inland Revenue Department, §2.1(a) Last verified 6 Oct 2026Verified against an official source
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Deductible or not, and why
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Deadlines before they arrive
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