The finance ministry believes the idea will benefit both households and the economy more broadly. But analysts are more sceptical.
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Poland creates task force to clamp down on grey economy
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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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.
Poland’s tax burden for individuals and families falling, finds ranking of EU states
Single taxpayers are able to keep 72% of their net salary after deductions.
Poland’s public debt to grow 433 billion zloty in first two years of pandemic
Debt is forecasted to reach 1.5 trillion zloty by the end of 2021.
Poland’s post-pandemic tax cure may be a bitter pill
Maria Wilczek
PiS has financed lavish spending with a booming economy. Now it will need new sources of revenue.
Polish media blackout in protest against proposed new tax
They say that it threatens media freedom and plurality.
Poland threatens EU rule-of-law proceedings against Netherlands for “tax abuses”
Two deputy ministers unveiled a report accusing the Dutch of allowing billions of euros to be channelled to tax havens.
Poles who donate blood plasma for Covid treatment given tax relief, time off work and chocolate
Among those who have joined the drive to encourage former coronavirus patients to donate plasma is the president, who was infected last month.
Poles drank record amount of alcohol last year
The increase has been driven in particular by hard spirits, such as vodka, with experts warning of the dangers.
Poland to end tax relief on income earned abroad
The new rules come in place at the start of 2021.
Poland among top three EU countries in closing VAT gap
But experts warn that the coronavirus crisis could undo some of the progress.
