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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.
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Vehicle Import Tax Calculator
Sri Lanka vehicle import tax calculator 2026 for cars, bikes, and SUVs. Calculate CIF, CID, Excise Duty, Luxury Tax, SSCL & VAT for petrol, diesel, hybrid & electric vehicles.
Foreign Employment Income Tax Calculator
Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Income Tax Calculator 2026. Calculate monthly APIT on foreign currency salary with cumulative tax tracking, auto exchange rates, and payment schedules.
Individual Service Exporter Foreign Income Tax Calculator
Sri Lanka Freelancer Tax Calculator 2026. Calculate business income tax for freelancers & service exporters with foreign currency income, deductions, quarterly schedule & 15% capped rates.
APIT Calculator (Primary Employment)
APIT calculator Sri Lanka 2026 - calculate monthly Advance Personal Income Tax for primary employment using IRD Tax Table No. 01, with non-cash benefits & progressive rates.
Lump-Sum & Bonus Tax Calculator
Sri Lanka lump-sum & bonus tax calculator 2026 using IRD APIT Table No. 02 and EGAR methodology. Calculate APIT on bonuses, leave encashment, arrears & incentive payments.
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