Salaried class bears heaviest tax burden in July, data analysis shows

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FBR collected Rs44 billion in income tax from the salaried class in July 2026.
Analysis suggests this group bears the heaviest share of the tax burden.
Tax contributions from the property and other high-end sectors are reportedly lagging.

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In July 2026, the first month of the financial year, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) collected Rs44 billion in income tax from the salaried class. This figure marked an increase compared to the same period in the previous two years, despite the government having reduced tax rates for several higher income brackets in the budget. The latest analysis of the data suggests this group now carries the heaviest tax burden compared to other sectors like property, which are reportedly lagging in their contributions.

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Fresh analysis of FBR data for July 2026 indicates that the salaried class is bearing the largest share of the income tax burden, while contributions from sectors such as property are reportedly lagging.

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Further analysis of the Federal Board of Revenue's (FBR) tax collection data for July 2026 indicates that the salaried class is bearing the largest share of the income tax burden. According to reports, contributions from other significant sectors, such as property and other high-end industries, are lagging behind the payments made by salaried individuals.