Rs. 400,000.00 a month after tax in Sri Lanka (2026/27)
On Rs. 400,000.00 a month you pay Rs. 50,000.00 APIT and Rs. 32,000.00 EPF, taking home about Rs. 318,000.00.
| Month | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| EPF (8%) | Rs. 32,000.00 | Rs. 384,000.00 |
| APIT | Rs. 50,000.00 | Rs. 600,000.00 |
| Take-home pay | Rs. 318,000.00 | Rs. 3,816,000.00 |
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Questions
What is the tax-free amount for 2026/27?
Rs. 1,800,000 a year (Rs. 150,000 a month) personal relief, unchanged for 2026/27.
What are the APIT rates?
6% on the next Rs. 1 million a year, then 18%, 24% and 30% on Rs. 500,000 each, and 36% on the balance.
Does EPF reduce APIT?
No. The 8% employee EPF contribution is not deductible for APIT.
Sources
- IRD notice PN/IT/2025-01 (relief and rates)
- Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act No. 11 of 2026
- Daily FT: Sri Lanka's personal income tax (Jul 2026)
Updated 2026-11-13. Estimates for planning only, not tax advice.