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Income tax was first introduced in Sri Lanka in 1932. (First year of Assessment 1931/1932). The Income Tax Department was established in the same year to administer this tax. Mr. N.J. Huxham was the first Commissioner. |
Estate Duty and Stamps Offices were amalgamated with the Income Tax Department in 1933 and named as “Department of Income Tax, Estate Duty and Stamps”. |
Today the Department has recognized the importance of principles and procedure of business management in achieving its objectives efficiently. Government has already taken steps to form the “Revenue Board”, launching modernization programme. |
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To collect taxes under the law by encouraging voluntary compliance, and to enhance public confidence in the integrity and efficiency of tax system by administering tax and related legislation fairly, uniformly and courteously and thereby facilitate and foster a beneficial tax culture. |
To be a taxpayer friendly tax admin- istrator delivering excellent service to the tax paying public, with well trained and dedicated staff.
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