Removal of VAT Exemption Cigarettes and Alcohol

Removal of VAT Exemption Cigarettes and Alcohol

The government is considering the removal of VAT exemption for cigarettes and alcohol, Minister of Special Assignment Sarath Amunugama said today . In other words , VAT will be imposed in future after the decision was taken He stated at a press conference held in Colombo.
Further he  said that the government was considering the removal of the VAT on medical laboratory tests and air tickets.