Minister of State for Finance Mr. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya stated that it is mandatory for everyone above the age of 18 to open a tax file at the Inland Revenue Department from the first of January next year.
However, Minister Siambalapitiya further said that even though it is mandatory for everyone over the age of 18 to open a tax file, it is not necessary for everyone to pay tax. He also explained who can avoid this next year.
Mr. Siambalapitiya also said that welfare payments will be based on this tax file number in the future.
