Vision To be a taxpayer friendly tax administrator delivering excellent service to the tax paying public, with well trained and dedicated staff.. Mission To collect taxes in-terms of relevant tax and other related laws, by encouraging voluntary compliance while deterring tax evasion and tax avoidance, and To enhance public confidence in the tax system administered by the Department of Inland Revenue by administering relevant tax and other related laws in a fair, friendly and expeditious manner and thereby facilitate a beneficial tax culture. Our Strategic Goals To improve voluntary compliance by taxpayers with the tax laws through programmes which encourage and assist that and detect those who do not comply and, where necessary, take appropriate corrective action. To improve the effectiveness of the Department by the application of efficient work methods, technology and better utilization of available resources. To enhance the productivity and professionalism of the staff through management and technical training, work experience, and thereby to enable them to contribute more effectively towards the fulfillment, by the Department, of its mission. Inland Revenue Department No : 81, Sir Chiththampalam A. Gardinar Mawatha, Colombo 02, sri Lanka.