IRD launches street survey to identify taxpayers

January 28, 2026 at 4:29 PM

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has launched a street survey to identify taxpayers and ensure proper tax collection. 

The survey, launched on Tuesday ( 27 Jan), is being carried out across Colombo areas 1 to 15.

Special teams from the department are participating alongside State Minister Nishantha Jayaweera.

IRD officials were seen visiting stores and pasting stickers with a QR code to assist with tax collection. (Newswire)