Sri Lanka's Inland Revenue Department says its tax collections reached Rs.2.040 trillion during the first nine months of 2026.
According to figures released by the Department, collections as of September 30 were Rs.398 billion higher than the Rs.1.642 trillion collected during the corresponding period of 2025.
That represents an increase of approximately 24% year-on-year.
The Department says the first nine months' collections amount to 85% of its annual revenue target for 2026.
The figures refer specifically to tax revenue administered and collected by the Inland Revenue Department.
They should not be described as Sri Lanka's total Government revenue because Government revenue also includes collections administered through other institutions and other revenue sources.
Likewise, a 24% nominal increase in IRD tax collections does not by itself mean that the underlying economy expanded by 24%.
Changes in tax rates, the tax base, compliance, administration, economic activity and prices can all affect nominal tax collections.
The latest figures nevertheless represent a significant fiscal-revenue indicator as the Government proceeds through the final quarter of 2026.