Income tax NEW
Income tax return for 2025/26: last day is 30 November 2026
If you are registered for income tax, file your 2025/26 return on or before 30 November 2026.
Based on: 16 October 202626 days left
Salaried worker
TIN
Yes, if you are 18 or over.
Tax
Only if your salary is above Rs. 150,000 a month. Your employer deducts APIT.
Return
Salary only, full APIT, interest below Rs. 5,000 → not needed. Other income → file by 30 November.
Dates
Your employer pays APIT by the 15th of the next month. Ask for your T-10 at the end of the year.
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Law change Still in force2026 income tax law change: 8 changes that may affect you
The Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act No. 11 of 2026 was certified on 3 June 2026. Here are the changes that matter for ordinary people.
Based on: 8 June 2026
Retirement money Still in forceHow much tax on gratuity and ETF money when you retire?
For retirement payments like gratuity, commuted pension and ETF money, the first Rs. 10 million is tax-free.
Based on: 28 August 2025
Salary tax (APIT) Still in forceNo tax on salary up to Rs. 150,000 a month — new rates since 2025
From 1 April 2025, the tax-free amount is Rs. 1,800,000 a year (Rs. 150,000 a month). Above that, rates go from 6% to 36%.
Based on: 26 March 2025
TIN NEWCheck your TIN online in 2 minutes — and print the proof
You can check your TIN on IRD e-Services. A printout showing your NIC and TIN may be accepted instead of the certificate.
Based on: 2 October 2026
TIN NEW Deadline passedNow in force: from 1 November, you need a TIN for these 8 services
Since 1 November 2026, you must show your TIN certificate (or an online verification printout) for these 8 common services.
Based on: 25 September 2026