Colombo, August 3, 2025 — The Inland Revenue Department has extended the validity of the Personal Identification Number (PIN) issued to all taxpayers until November 30, 2025, offering additional time for individuals and businesses to complete their tax obligations for the 2024/2025 assessment year.
The extension applies to all taxpayer categories, including individuals, partnerships, and corporate entities, and is intended to support a smoother transition into the mandatory online filing system now in place.
The PIN is an essential security credential that allows taxpayers to log into their accounts via the Revenue Administration Management Information System (RAMIS) — the IRD’s official digital tax platform. With the department having made it compulsory to file all tax returns online this year, uninterrupted access to RAMIS has become more important than ever.
“This extension is aimed at ensuring that every taxpayer, regardless of their category, has adequate time to meet their responsibilities through the RAMIS portal without technical or access-related obstacles,” an IRD spokesperson said.
Taxpayers are advised not to wait until the final weeks of the extension and to begin the filing process early, especially those new to the system or experiencing issues with their PINs. The Inland Revenue Department also reminded the public that non-compliance or late filing could result in financial penalties, as outlined under the Inland Revenue Act.
The department has assured continued technical support and assistance through its helpdesks and regional offices, as it pushes forward with a broader digitization agenda aimed at improving efficiency, transparency, and accessibility across the country’s tax administration framework.
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