Over 12 Million Taxpayers Issued TIN Numbers So Far

COLOMBO (News 1st); Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera says that more than 12 million people, have received Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TIN) so far.

He said that approximately another five million people are awaiting the issuance of their TIN numbers.

However, he noted that many individuals are unaware of their TIN status as the Inland Revenue Department has not sent the numbers to recipients by post.

He said that taxpayers can check their TIN status by visiting the Inland Revenue Department website and entering their National Identity Card number.