ARE MINISTERS DEITIES DEVOID OF TAX BURDEN?

At a time when the country is facing a debt burden, Ministers should play a key role in securing the people’s money. But they seem to care less. While they get to enjoy most perks and benefits, many of them seem to be surviving the tax game as well. The

learns that the statutory allowance for any individual, whether a resident or not is Rs. 500,000. This is a tax-free allowance given to all citizens of Sri Lanka. Therefore in order to charge income tax an individual should have an income amounting more than Rs. 500,000. But when it comes to Ministers this is not the case. While they are being blessed with many perks and benefits, they are also not taxed in most instances. Speaking to the

a few individuals expressed their concerns regarding this matter.