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Current revenues and contributions of the Central Government of El Salvador reached $6.381 billion as of september 30, 2025, representing an 8.6% increase compared to the same period last year, according to official report 700-DPEF-IF-2025-00202 from the General Treasury Directorate.
Tax collection was the main driver of growth, with revenues of $6.148 billion, driven by the dynamism of the Value Added Tax (VAT) and Income Tax (ISR).
VAT continues to lead growth
VAT generated $2.841 billion, showing a 9.5% year-over-year increase, equivalent to an additional $247.5 million.
The growth was split between domestic tax returns and imports:
Tax returns increased by 6.8%, with $1,290.4 million collected.
Imports contributed $1,550.9 million, an increase of 11.9%.
The report highlights that the strengthening of foreign trade and domestic consumption have been decisive factors in this fiscal expansion.
Income Tax also on the rise
Income tax accumulated $2,687.5 million, 7.2% higher than the 2024 total.
Among the income tax components, the most notable increase was observed in tax returns, with an additional $55.1 million and a growth of 9.1%.
Withholdings increased 6.4%, while payments on account showed moderate growth of 5.9%.
Special contributions registered an increase of 5.2%, driven by the good performance of public transportation, which grew 6.5%, and tourism promotion, which, although slightly reduced in annual amount, reflected a recovery compared to the budget.
Within selective taxes, income from real estate transfers grew 25.2%, reaching $54.5 million, and insurance contributed $19.6 million, 16.6% more than in 2024.
Although non-tax revenue decreased by 46.3% compared to the 2025 budget, it achieved a slight year-over-year increase of 7.1%, totaling $233 million.
Within this category, taxes and duties stand out, with $44.2 million (+7.6%), and social security contributions, which increased by 20%.
Revenue from the sale of goods and services remained stable, with a slight increase of 1.1%.
Technical review of data and corrections
The document also notes that a reclassification of $17.8 million was made in the 2024 excise taxes, relocating amounts erroneously reported as “alcoholic products” to “beers,” following a review of taxpayer reports.
This adjustment allowed for greater precision in the interpretation of revenue, contributing to more transparent fiscal management.
Overview and Outlook
Overall, the positive performance of tax collection reflects sustained macroeconomic stability and a strengthening of the State’s fiscal administration.
Despite the slight contraction in non-tax revenues, fiscal indicators for the third quarter of 2025 project a favorable close to the year, in line with the national budget targets.
