The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has sought clarification on a recent statement of the Sports Minister claiming that the income of cricketers has been exempted from income tax.
In a letter addressed to the Income Tax Commissioner General, the GMOA has cited a document issued by Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe bearing the statement.
Stating that the said document which was issued on November 03, 2023, has been making rounds on social media platforms, the GMOA questioned if such a measure has been implemented.
The GMOA further pointed out that such exemptions can only be carried out following approval from the Parliament or by amending the Income Tax Act.
The document by the Sports Minister, verified by NewsWire, does mention the exemption of cricketers’ income from income tax. (NewsWire)