The Finance Ministry is set to introduce an efficient and proper refunding mechanism consequent to the removal of the Simplified Value Added Tax (SVAT) system reverting to the normal VAT scheme.This action has been taken by the ministry to adhere to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved economic reform programme, a high ranking Treasury official disclosed.
Source: sundaytimes.lk
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