PO has also responded to the government’s plans to increase child benefits next year by proposing that the hike happen immediately.
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Poland records EU’s second-largest improvement in VAT collection
Poland closed its VAT gap by 9.1 percentage points between 2016 and 2020, equal with Hungary and behind only Latvia.
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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.
Poland introduces surcharge on sugary and alcoholic drinks – but government denies it is a tax
The new levies are expected to bring in 3 billion zloty annually.
Poland set for record deficit of 109 billion zloty after planning for historic balanced budget
Income has been revised down by 37 billion zloty, while expenditure is up by 73 billion zloty.
Progressive economists challenge neoliberal prescription for Poland’s coronavirus recovery
Wojciech Kość
Can Poland spend its way out of the crisis?
