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    Sri Lanka Take-Home Pay Calculator (2026/27)

    2026/27 · Supported researched salary scenario · monthly payroll unless stated · Amounts in LKR

    Last checked 7 November 2026 · Sources

    Estimate — some 2026 figures are not yet officially confirmed.

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    Resident (Table 1); non-resident (other APIT tables)

    Primary (Table 1) vs secondary employment

    Estimate — some 2026 figures are not yet officially confirmed.

    Supported employee scenario

    • Only supplied input choices with complete calculation rules are supported; other choices are refused, never silently ignored.
    • Only the 2025/26 IRD tables are published. Continuity into 2026/27 is assumed.
    • The bands above ₨150,000 rely on the 1 Apr 2025 amendment, not re-verified this session.
    • The EPF base exclusions (e.g. overtime) need confirming.
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    Supported researched salary scenario · monthly payroll unless stated. Tax year 2026/27. The selected month is projected over twelve regular payments, not a full annual liability. Estimates only; exclusions below.

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    Sri Lanka tax: key insights

    Tax year & currency
    2026/27 · LKR. Y/A 2026/27 (1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027)
    Supported coverage
    Supported researched salary scenario · monthly payroll unless stated
    Scenario detail 1
    Only supplied input choices with complete calculation rules are supported; other choices are refused, never silently ignored.
    Scenario detail 2
    Only the 2025/26 IRD tables are published. Continuity into 2026/27 is assumed.
    Scenario detail 3
    The bands above ₨150,000 rely on the 1 Apr 2025 amendment, not re-verified this session.
    Scenario detail 4
    The EPF base exclusions (e.g. overtime) need confirming.

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    Sources & accuracy notes

    Global Tax Calculator editorial · Content checked against the current model on 7 November 2026. Source publication dates and legal effective dates are separate. No licensed professional review is claimed.

    Open issues in the supplied research

    • Only the 2025/26 IRD tables are published. Continuity into 2026/27 is assumed.
    • The bands above ₨150,000 rely on the 1 Apr 2025 amendment, not re-verified this session.
    • The EPF base exclusions (e.g. overtime) need confirming.

    These are retained research concerns, not newly verified conclusions. Unsupported scenarios remain excluded even where a bounded estimate is enabled.

    Tax residence, additional jobs, benefits and personal reliefs can change your liability. Consult a qualified adviser for decisions that depend on your actual tax position.

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