ISLAMABAD – Pakistani government made changes to the income tax structure for salaried individuals under revised Finance Bill for the fiscal year 2025–26, offering relief to low-income earners while imposing higher taxes on high-income brackets.
Ministry of Finance approved changes and individuals earning up to Rs. 600,000 annually will now be exempt from income tax, providing a much-needed cushion to the lower-income segment amid rising inflation.
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Individuals earning up to Rs. 600,000 annually are fully exempt from income tax. For those earning between Rs. 600,001 and Rs. 1.2 million, a 1% tax applies only on the amount exceeding Rs. 600,000. Income between Rs. 1.2 million and Rs. 2.2 million is subject to a fixed tax of Rs. 6,000, plus 11% tax on the amount above Rs. 1.2 million.
| Annual Income Range | Fixed Tax | Tax Rate |
| Up to 600,000 | 0 | 0% |
| 600,001 – 1,200,000 | 0 | 1% |
| 1,200,001 – 2,200,000 | 6,000 | 11% |
| 2,200,001 – 3,200,000 | 116,000 | 23% |
| 3,200,001 – 4,100,000 | 346,000 | 30% |
| Above 4,100,000 | 616,000 | 35% |
For Rs2.2 million to Rs. 3.2 million range, a fixed tax of Rs. 116,000 is charged, along with 23% tax on income exceeding Rs. 2.2 million. Salaries between Rs. 3.2 million and Rs. 4.1 million face a fixed tax of Rs. 346,000 plus 30% on the amount above Rs. 3.2 million.
Those earning over Rs. 4.1 million annually are required to pay a fixed tax of Rs. 616,000 along with a 35% tax on the amount exceeding Rs. 4.1 million. This new structure aims to ease the burden on low-income earners while increasing contributions from higher-income individuals.
Economic analysts view the move as a progressive step to widen the tax net and increase revenue collection, particularly from higher earners. However, the steep rise in tax rates for middle- and high-income brackets has sparked debate among professionals and salaried employees, with many calling for a more balanced approach.
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