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How to use the schedule verification tool
Download and run
the schedule
verification tool
Verify schedules
Fill in Save the schedules in with the schedule
schedules .csv format verification tool

Download schedule
templates from IRD portal

To download the schedules templates from the IRD A. Download schedule templates from
Page 1
portal, refer to the IRD portal
To download and run the schedule verification tool, B. Download and run schedule
refer to Page 3
verification tool
To download the schedule templates from the schedule C. Download schedule templates from
verification tool, refer to Page 6
the schedule verification tool
To verify the SVAT schedule files, refer to D. Verify SVAT schedules Page 8
To verify the VAT/WHT/PAYE schedule files, refer to E. Verify VAT/WHT/PAYE schedules Page 11
To check the new help options, refer to F. Help options Page 14

A. Download schedule templates from the IRD portal

1 Access www.ird.gov.lk with your Internet browser

2 Select Downloads  Schedules from the top menu

3 Download the corresponding schedules 1

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4 The downloaded schedule file appears on your computer with a .xlsm extension. Double click to open it

5 You may see a “Protected View” message when you open the file. Click Enable Editing

6 You may then see a “Security Warning”. Click Enable Content

7 Enter your schedule details accordingly. Once done, click Convert to CSV

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8 Under File Name, the naming convention of the schedule file is shown. Name your schedule file accordingly. For
assistance, please refer to the appropriate tax quick guide i.e. If you are naming your PAYE schedule files, refer to
the “How to file PAYE” quick guide for assistance in the naming convention

9 Under Save as type, select CSV (Comma delimited) (*.csv)

10 Click Save

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B. Download and run the schedule verification tool

11 Access www.ird.gov.lk with your Internet browser

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12 Select Downloads  Schedules from the top menu

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13 Click Schedule File Verifier Tool to download it to your computer

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14 Double click the downloaded file and extract (unzip) the contents to your computer

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15 Double click the ScheduleFileVerifier.exe file to run the schedule verification tool

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16 You may see a security warning. Click Run

17 The schedule verifier tool program is launched

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To make it easier to access the schedule verification tool, you may want to consider setting up a
shortcut on your computer. Follow step 18 below

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18 Right click on the ScheduleFileVerifier.exe file.

Select Send to  Desktop (create shortcut). A shortcut icon to the schedule file verifier will be created on your
desktop

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C. Download schedule templates from the schedule verification tool

19 Launch the schedule verification tool

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20 Click the desired Schedule Verifier

- If you want to download the schedule templates for SVAT, click SVAT Schedule Verifier
- If you want to download the schedule templates for PAYE, click PAYE Schedule Verifier
- If you want to download the schedule templates for WHT, click WHT Schedule Verifier
- If you want to download the schedule templates for VAT, click VAT Schedule Verifier

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21 Select the File Type of the schedule template that you want to download

22 Click Download Template

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23 Under File Name, the naming convention of the schedule file is shown. Name your schedule file accordingly. For
assistance, please refer to the appropriate tax quick guide i.e. If you are naming your PAYE schedule files, refer to
the “How to file PAYE” quick guide for assistance in the naming convention

24 Under Save as type, select CSV (Comma delimited) (*.csv)

25 Click Save

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26 The “Download template succeed!” message is shown. Click OK

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D. Verify SVAT schedules

27 Launch the schedule verification tool

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28 Click SVAT Schedule Verifier

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29 Select the File Type to verify

30 Click Browse to choose the appropriate document to verify

31 Click Verify

32 If the file verification failed, refer to steps 33 - 36

If the file verification is successful, refer to steps 37 - 38

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File verification failed

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33 The “Validation failed” message is shown. Click OK

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34 The validation results and error messages are shown. The Serial Number refers to the row of the schedule file where
the error occurred. The Error Message describes the error encountered

35 Review the structure of your schedule file, make sure that you follow the correct naming convention and ensure
that your file is saved as .csv format

36 After making the necessary corrections, repeat steps 29 to 32

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File verification successful

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37 The “Validation passed!” message is shown. Click OK

38 You may now upload this schedule with your e-Filling return

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E. Verify VAT/WHT/PAYE schedules

39 Launch the schedule verification tool

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40 Click the desired Schedule Verifier

- If you want to verify the schedules for SVAT, click SVAT Schedule Verifier
- If you want to verify the schedules for PAYE, click PAYE Schedule Verifier
- If you want to verify the schedules for WHT, click WHT Schedule Verifier
- If you want to verify the schedules for VAT, click VAT Schedule Verifier

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41 Select the File Type to verify

42 Click Browse to choose the appropriate document to verify

43 (Optional) Enter the Period Code

44 Click Verify

45 If the file verification failed, refer to steps 46 - 49

If the file verification is successful, refer to steps 50 - 51
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File verification failed

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46 The “Validation failed” message is shown. Click OK

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47 The validation results and error messages are shown. The Serial Number refers to the row of the schedule file where
the error occurred. The Error Message describes the error encountered

48 Review the structure of your schedule file, make sure that you follow the correct naming convention and ensure
that your file is saved as .csv format
49 After making the necessary corrections, repeat steps 41 to 45

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File verification successful

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50 The “Validation passed!” message is shown. Click OK

51 You may now upload this schedule with your e-Filling return

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F. Help options

Online help prompts: The blue icons next to some fields show additional information when the mouse is
placed on them

Walk in to the Taxpayer Services Unit- Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (except public holidays)
The TPS unit can help you with:
• Registration as a Taxpayer and issuing of Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
• Registration for tax types
• Updating of Taxpayer profile Taxpayer Services Unit
• Issuing of Personal Identification Number (PIN) to use e-Services INLAND REVENUE DEPARTMENT
• Issuing of Clearance certificate SIR CHITTAMPALAM A GARDINER
• Advice on tax responsibilities and obligations MAWATHA,
• Collection of returns and supporting documents COLOMBO 02

Call Center- Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

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