According to Taiwan's Ministry of Finance, tax revenue for October 2026 reached NT$566.9 billion, marking a record high for the same period and representing an increase of NT$149.5 billion or 26.6% year-over-year. The cumulative revenue for the first 10 months totaled NT$4.1383 trillion, up NT$849.9 billion or 25.8% compared to the same period last year.
Securities transaction tax, driven by active stock market trading, emerged as the primary growth engine. October's securities transaction tax collected NT$52.3 billion, up 72.6% year-over-year and marking the 15th consecutive month of positive growth. The cumulative securities transaction tax for the first 10 months reached NT$558.3 billion, up NT$329.7 billion or 140% compared to the previous year.