Record $347 Billion in Personal Income Tax Collected by Ukrainians in Six Months: How Much Reached Local Budgets.

Personal Income Tax Revenue in the First Half of 2026

According to Мінфін — Крипто/Фінанси: From January to June 2026, taxpayers contributed a total of 347.2 billion UAH in personal income tax to budgets at all levels—an increase of 54.9 billion UAH compared to the same period last year. This represents an 18.8% rise over the 292.3 billion UAH collected in the first half of 2025. For context, personal income tax is a key revenue source for Ukraine, directly funding public services and regional development.

Of the total amount, 166.2 billion UAH was allocated to local budgets. Compared to the first half of 2025, local budget revenues grew by 20.5%, reflecting a steady increase in funding for municipal authorities. This boost can support infrastructure projects and social programs at the community level.

Regional Variations in Tax Collection

The highest personal income tax payments came from Kyiv, totaling 82.7 billion UAH. Dnipropetrovsk Oblast ranked second with 33.9 billion UAH, followed by:

• Lviv Oblast – 24.1 billion UAH
• Kyiv Oblast – 21.7 billion UAH

These figures highlight regional differences in economic activity and the tax base across Ukraine.

Overall, the first half of 2026 showed positive momentum in personal income tax collection, which may indicate an improving economic climate. Tax deductions are available for specific expenses outlined in the Tax Code of Ukraine, potentially encouraging future taxpayer compliance.

The growth in personal income tax revenue is a critical indicator for the state budget, as these funds finance social programs, education, and healthcare. The consistent rise in local budget revenue also underscores the importance of regional development and investment attraction. Amid economic challenges like inflation and global instability, this positive tax collection trend could lay the groundwork for economic recovery.