IRD urges public to beware of confidential information being misused during registration for TIN

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) urges the general public to follow the guidelines issued by the department and to use the services of
authorized tax consultants and auditors, if such services are necessary, to avoid the misuse of their confidential information.Joining the
revealed that several official channels have been opened up for the general public to answer any concerns and ease the process of obtaining
the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).Mr
Wijewardana further expressed that people can obtain required assistance regarding the matter directly from the IRD through the hotline
number 1944
The general public can also visit the regional offices of the department for any required assistance regarding this or obtain the TIN
pertaining to personal income by linking up with other departments and institutions within the country.