Informants may receive an award (up to 15% of revenue collected) when tax is collected based on the information provided, as per the relevant tax laws.

How can someone report tax evasion

To report tax evasion, you can use the Tax Evasion Reporting Form available on the official website of the Inland Revenue Department. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Visit the Inland Revenue Department’s website at https://www.ird.gov.lk.
2. Navigate to the ‘Report Tax Evasion’ section.
3. Access the ‘Tax Evasion Reporting Form’.
4. Fill in the required details about the person or business you are reporting. This includes their name, address, and how you obtained the information.
5. Provide as much detail as possible about the tax evasion, including the category of violation, details of unreported income, tax periods, and amounts involved.
6. Complete Section C with your information, such as name, address, contact number, and email ID. Your connection with the person or business being reported is also required.
7. Enter the verification code displayed on the form.
8. Submit the form confidentially online.

Please note that the information provided to the Inland Revenue Department is maintained strictly confidential and is used for seeking further clarifications for the information provided. Informants may receive an award (up to 15% of revenue collected) when tax is collected based on the information provided, as per the relevant tax laws.