A deputy finance minister says that the government is “listening carefully” to local authorities and ready to discuss the issue with them
Polish Deal
Polish government announces latest overhaul of tax system, including lower income tax
A middle-class tax allowance will be withdrawn, business owners’ healthcare contributions changed, and a preferential system for single parents restored.
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