Budget 2026-27: Income tax slabs for salaried class explained
Key takeaways
- The government said the revised structure has been introduced to provide relief to taxpayers amid persistent inflationary pressures and rising cost of living.
- The changes are expected to increase disposable income for middle-income earners, while also improving tax compliance through a more rationalized structure.
- The announcement was made during the federal budget presentation in the National Assembly.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: In the Budget 2026-27 presented in the National Assembly, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced significant relief measures for the salaried class, including a major reduction in income tax rates across multiple income slabs, ARY News reported.
The government said the revised structure has been introduced to provide relief to taxpayers amid persistent inflationary pressures and rising cost of living.
Officials said the revised tax slabs are part of a broader fiscal adjustment strategy aimed at easing pressure on the salaried class, which has been among the most affected segments due to inflation and rising utility costs.