The finance ministry says the measures are “social justice”, but the banking sector calls them discriminatory.
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Over 25,000 using Poland’s income tax relief for those returning from emigration
The scheme can be used by those who return to Poland after spending at least three years abroad.
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Polish church criticises government’s proposed tax increase for priests
The head of the episcopate says the plans were not consulted with the church.
Poland to shift punishment for under-the-table payments from employees to employers
The new rules are intended to encourage whistleblowers and to increase tax revenue.
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