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How to Calculate APIT on Your Sri Lankan Salary in 2026
APIT (Advance Personal Income Tax) is the monthly tax your employer deducts from your salary in Sri Lanka under IRD Tax Table No. 01. This guide explains what APIT is, how it differs from the old PAYE, how to calculate it on your monthly salary with a worked example, the 2026 tax slabs, and how to reclaim over-deducted APIT.
Sri Lanka's 2026 Vehicle Import Surcharge Explained: How the Temporary 50% CID Surcharge Changes Your Landed Cost
A temporary Sri Lanka vehicle import surcharge of 50% of CID is in effect from 15 May to 14 Aug 2026. It stacks on the existing 50% CID surcharge, raising the combined CID-plus-surcharge component from 30% to 40% of CIF and lifting SSCL and VAT with it. Here is exactly what it is, who it affects, how much it adds, and when it ends.
The Smartest First Investment I Made Wasn’t Stocks, It Was My Emergency Fund.
Before you start investing in stocks, funds, or fixed deposits, you need a financial safety net. This article explains why building an emergency fund, 3 to 6 months of essential expenses kept in safe, liquid accounts is the first step to smart investing and long-term wealth building.
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