Madhura Withanage: Tax and non-tax revenue
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TRUE: Especially, tax revenue increased by LKR 1,700 Bn in the first six months of 2024. That is a growth of 42.6%. We have been able to achieve a growth of 44.7% of the annual estimate. Also, non-tax revenue has increased by 30.4%. A target of 52.7% of the annual estimate has been reached.
Madhura Withanage, Parliament, 7 August 2024
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