Srilanka, May 9 -- The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) yesterday announced an extension of the deadline for senior citizens to submit applications for quarterly income tax refunds for the assessment year 2023/2024.

The department has arrived at decision after taking the significant number of requests received from elderly taxpayers into consideration.The deadline has now been extended to June 30,2025.

The IRD further informed that senior citizens can obtain assistance and submit their refund applications every Wednesday between 8.30 a.m. and 5 p.m. at their respective regional offices. If Wednesday is a public holiday, services will be available on the following Thursday. Visitors are advised to arrive before 4.15 p.m. to ensure adequa...