KARACHI: The Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) has projected a more than 20 percent increase in tax collection during fiscal year 2025–26, citing improved compliance, expanding economic activity, and ongoing reforms in provincial tax administration.
Officials said the positive outlook is supported by stronger-than-expected revenue performance in the first half of the current fiscal year, along with the expansion of the tax base and enhanced enforcement strategies. If achieved, the projected growth would rank among the strongest annual performances by the provincial authority in recent years.
According to SRB representatives, revenue inflows have maintained steady momentum despite inflationary pressures and slower growth in certain sectors. The board expressed confidence that sustained efforts will significantly lift year-end collections.
A major contributor to the anticipated growth is the increased use of digital tools and data-driven audits. Over recent years, SRB has invested heavily in automation to streamline taxpayer registration, return filing, and payment systems. These initiatives have reduced revenue leakages while making compliance easier for businesses.
The board has also intensified efforts to identify unregistered service providers, particularly in high-revenue sectors such as telecommunications, banking, logistics, construction, and professional services. Targeted surveys and data-sharing arrangements with other government departments have helped bring thousands of new taxpayers into the provincial net.
Alongside enforcement, SRB is focusing on taxpayer facilitation and awareness. Helpdesks, online guidance, and outreach programs have been expanded to educate businesses about provincial tax obligations, encouraging voluntary compliance.
Officials noted that higher revenue collection is expected to provide fiscal relief to the Sindh government, supporting increased spending on healthcare, education, infrastructure development, and social protection programs.
The revenue authority also emphasized that no new taxes are planned beyond those already approved in the provincial budget. Growth is expected to come primarily from better compliance rather than higher tax rates. SRB reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and fair tax practices while continuing engagement with stakeholders.
