The informal economy is believed to amount to hundreds of billions of zloty per year, with estimates of its size ranging from 9% to 30% of GDP.
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Polish government approves energy price freeze for households and health insurance cut for businesses
The measures will now be sent for approval by parliament, where the government has a majority.
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Landmark tax reform comes into force in Poland
The government says its “Polish Deal” will boost development, but some business leaders claim it will hit the middle class.
Polish government considering tax on vacant properties
“It is important that the apartments that are built on the Polish market go to Polish families,” says a deputy minister.
Government approves “historic” tax reform to “build Polish middle class”
A more progressive system will cut tax for low-earners but increase health contributions and raise corporate tax for big businesses.
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.
Deputy PM criticises government tax reform for “hitting millions of hard-working Poles”
The prime minister says Poland will reach a “European standard of living” with the reforms.
“Polish Deal” tax reform to shrink state revenue by over 22 billion zloty, says finance ministry
The government will raise the tax-free allowance on income, introduce new child benefits, and offer subsidies for homebuyers.
Poland busts largest ever VAT fraud operation, which issued one billion zloty of fake invoices
The illegal operation sold fake invoices worth more than one billion zloty.
Activists stage retro protest against road fines not increasing since 1990s in Poland
The maximum road fine has been fixed at 500 zloty for almost 25 years.
The rich use our roads and schools but don’t pay enough tax, says Polish PM
Mateusz Morawiecki spoke in support of the more progressive tax system the government is planning.
Polish government unveils increased social spending and tax reform in pandemic recovery plan
The plan includes more subsidies for parents and support for aspiring homeowners, but also a greater tax burden on higher earners.
One in eight contracted employees in Poland receive off-the-book payments
Almost a third of employees in micro-companies are paid cash-in-hand.
