Summary

This notice serves as a reminder to taxpayers to remit taxes withheld during the month of August 2026 on or before September 15, 2026. It covers Advance Income Tax (AIT), Withholding Tax (WHT), and Advance Personal Income Tax (APIT). Specific tax type codes, payment period codes, and approved banking channels are provided to ensure accurate remittance. Late payments or payments via bank drafts realized after the due date will incur statutory penalties.

Key points

• Deadline for remitting August 2026 withheld taxes is September 15, 2026.
• Payment Period Code is 26080 under Category S for all listed taxes.
• Tax Type Codes: 43 for AIT/WHT on Interest, 44 for AIT/WHT on Fees and other Payments, and 03 for APIT.
• APIT payments are accepted at Bank of Ceylon, while AIT/WHT payments are accepted at People's Bank.
• If preprinted slips are not used, taxpayers must generate a DIN via the IRD portal or phone (0112134780).
• Bank draft or pay order realizations after the due date are treated as late payments and subject to penalties.