Government Has Decided To Reduce The VAT Increased On Private Health Sector-Taxes On Cigarettes,Liquor And Palm Oil Increased-Minister Amunugama

The government has decided to reduce the value added tax (VAT) imposed on private health sector recently and increase the taxed imposed on Cigarettes,Liquor and Palm Oil for the benefit of general public the Minister of Special Assignments Dr,Sarath Amunugama has stated.

The Cabinet Committee On Economic Affairs has taken a decision on this and the decision is due to be submitted to Cabinet next week the Minister has stated.