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Total central government revenue reached US$3,560.5 million as of april 30, 2026, representing a 10.8% increase compared to the same period in 2025, when US$3,214.1 million was recorded, according to the revenue collection report released by the Ministry of Finance. The increase is equivalent to an additional US$346.5 million and reflects higher tax collection, especially from Value Added Tax (VAT) and Income Tax.
The data shows that the main source of growth came from current revenue and contributions, which totaled US$3,552.5 million, an increase of US$353.3 million compared to the US$3,199.1 million reported a year earlier. This category registered a year-on-year expansion of 11.0%.
Within this group, tax revenues and contributions reached US$3,443.8 million, exceeding by US$350.6 million the US$3,093.2 million obtained in the first four months of 2025. This represents an 11.3% increase, solidifying its position as the main driver of increased public revenue.
VAT and Income Tax boost collection
VAT remained one of the most important sources of revenue for the State. As of the end of april, VAT collection totaled US$1,412.4 million, equivalent to an increase of US$149.7 million compared to the US$1,262.8 million recorded in the same period of the previous year. The year-on-year change was 11.9%.
Within the VAT category, tax returns generated US$689.6 million, a 17.4% increase, while revenue from imports reached US$722.8 million, reflecting a 7.1% increase.
Meanwhile, Income Tax contributed US$1,735.9 million, US$167.3 million more than the previous year. This represents a 10.7% increase.
Income Tax returns grew 15.4%, reaching US$821.5 million. Withholdings increased 5.0% to US$595.7 million, while advance payments grew 10.2% to US$318.7 million.
Revenue from imports and consumption also increased.
Import duties generated US$129.8 million, an 11.2% year-on-year increase.
Likewise, selective consumption taxes reached US$85.7 million, representing a 10.7% increase compared to the same period in 2025.
Within this group, the tax applied to cigarettes stood out, showing a 17.2% increase, followed by alcoholic products at 6.5% and beer at 6.4%.
Another category that showed significant growth was other taxes and miscellaneous levies, which rose from US$39.8 million to US$48.9 million, equivalent to a 22.9% increase.
In this category, real estate transfers stood out, with revenues growing by 33.1%, from US$22.6 million to US$30.1 million.
Special contributions maintain positive trend
Special contributions totaled US$31.0 million, registering an 11.5% increase compared to the US$27.8 million obtained in the first four months of 2025.
The contribution for tourism promotion reached US$7.9 million, with a 14.5% expansion, while the contribution for public transportation totaled US$22.5 million, equivalent to a 10.6% increase.
Non-Tax revenues grow at a slower pace
Non-tax revenues reached US$108.6 million, showing a 2.6% increase compared to the US$105.9 million recorded a year earlier.
Among the best-performing components were social security contributions, which grew 11.1%, and the sale of goods and services, which increased 11.5%.
Within this latter category, revenues related to the issuance of the Documento Único de Identidad (DUI) totaled US$3.6 million, reflecting a 61.2% increase, one of the highest in the report.
Capital income declines
Unlike tax revenues, capital income registered a reduction. At the end of april, it totaled US$8.1 million, compared to US$14.9 million reported in the same period of 2025, representing a 45.9% drop.
The decrease was mainly associated with capital transfers, which fell from US$14.7 million to US$7.9 million.
The Ministry of Finance report indicates that the 10.8% growth in total revenue was primarily driven by stronger tax collection. VAT and Income Tax contributed over US$317 million more compared to 2025, while higher revenues from imports, special contributions, and various other levies also contributed.
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