DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The Tax Agency (DGII) announced a strong start to the fiscal year, reporting total collections of RD$94.75 billion for January 2026. This figure represents an 11% year-over-year increase compared to the same month in 2025, when collections stood at RD$85.33 billion.

The agency’s performance exceeded the targets set in the National Budget by 2.6%, bringing in RD$2.43 billion more than originally projected for the month.

According to the official report, the DGII’s contribution accounted for 81.2% of the State’s total tax revenue for January. Several key sectors and specific taxes drove the surplus:• Value Added Tax (ITBIS): Revenue from ITBIS reached RD$25.14 billion, a 14.8% increase over the previous year. This growth was largely attributed to a rise in taxed sales within the commerce, services, and hospitality (hotels and restaurants) sectors.

• Income Tax...