IRD collects over 70% of 2024 tax earnings target

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The Inland Revenue Department has successfully collected Rs
1,417 billion in taxes as of September 30, 2024, surpassing 70% of the annual revenue target of Rs
2,024 billion.In a statement, the Commissioner General of the Department of Inland Revenue Sepalika Chandrasekara noted that while the
collection progress is commendable, there are still outstanding taxes owed by certain taxpayers under the self-assessment payment