Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- The Government has not imposed an additional tax burden on the public but is working to make the country's tax structure fairer, more systematic and efficient, Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando said.File Taxes

Clarifying what he described as misleading claims circulating on social media, Dr. Fernando said recent tax-related measures were largely aimed at correcting weaknesses in the existing system, broadening the tax base and improving revenue collection rather than imposing unnecessary burdens on the public.

Speaking on Wednesday (4), he emphasised that tax revenue remained the primary source of funding for essential public services, including education, healthcare, infrastructure ...