Salaried Class Pays 225% More Tax Than Property Sector in First Two Months of FY27
Income tax from salaried individuals rose to Rs 91 billion, while tax from the real‑estate sector fell to Rs 28 billion after budget cuts to property advance taxes.
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Real‑estate and construction firms face reduced activity due to lower property tax receipts; avoid buying related stocks.
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Open on ProPakistani## Tax Collection Highlights
During the first two months of fiscal year 2027, Pakistan’s salaried taxpayers contributed Rs 91 billion in income tax, a 225 percent increase over the Rs 28 billion collected from the real‑estate sector. The rise for salaried individuals represents a Rs 6.3 billion (7.5 %) gain compared with the same period last year, whereas the property sector’s contribution dropped by 28 % from Rs 39.4 billion.
## Budget Measures Driving the Gap
The government’s 2026‑27 budget halved advance taxes on property transactions. The tax on property sales was cut from 5.5 % to 2.75 %, and the tax on purchases fell from 2.5 % to 1.25 %. Consequently, advance tax on property sales fell to Rs 18.4 billion (down Rs 8.6 billion, 32 %), and tax on purchases slipped to Rs 9.7 billion (down Rs 2.7 billion, 22 %).
## Relief for Salaried Taxpayers
The budget also offered Rs 52 billion in relief to salaried earners by reducing rates up to 3 %, removing the 9 % surcharge on the top bracket, and raising the threshold for the 35 % rate from Rs 4.1 million to Rs 7 million.
## Wider Fiscal Context
Overall tax collection showed weakness, with the Federal Board of Revenue missing its August target by Rs 27 billion and posting almost flat growth for the month. The FBR reported Rs 13.01 trillion collected in FY26, an 11 % rise year‑on‑year, matching nominal GDP growth of 10.8 %. Additional tax measures worth Rs 312 billion were introduced in June 2025, and the authority continues to expand digitisation and enforcement.
## Implications for Markets
The sharp decline in property‑related tax receipts signals reduced activity in the real‑estate market, which may pressure listed developers and construction firms. Conversely, higher tax contributions from salaried individuals reflect stronger disposable income among wage earners, potentially supporting consumer‑driven sectors.
## Outlook
Investors should monitor the performance of real‑estate and construction stocks for further downside risk, while keeping an eye on consumer‑oriented companies that could benefit from a robust salaried class.